I love pasta. While my kids can gobble pounds of it without much consequence, I have to watch how much I eat. You see, once I hit 40, my carefree relationship to pasta changed. Suddenly I was considering the unthinkable and I did it for months. I ban pasta from my plate. But, I was miserable. [...]
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Get Ready. This recipe is a crowd pleaser. It is simple, spicy, slightly sweet, and very cheesy—great qualities in any burger. I like my burgers mildly spicy so that the other flavors come through, in which case the recipe below is just enough. However, if you are a spice enthusiast like my brothers, double my suggested [...]
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Years ago I made my first butter burger after I had heard about a restaurant called Solly’s Grille, which has been serving butter burgers since 1936. After speaking with the owner and getting assurances I was in for a treat, I wasn’t convinced until I took my first bite. I gotta say, the wonderful fusion of [...]
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I love to use grilled Flank Steak in my fajitas. Flank steak has a lot of favor and when sliced thin, it is very tender. Always marinate the steak before grilling–this will give it a lot more personality and also help tenderize it. When I am feeling ambitious, I make my own flat bread tortillas, [...]
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When it comes to burger creations you need to have fun and be adventurous, including creating inventive burger names that have a tie to the ingredients. I learned how to saute onions for quiches at The French Culinary Institute in New York from the amazing French Chef André Soltner and so I find this burger appropriately [...]
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Around this time of year my mom sends me Harry & David Pears and this recipe makes perfect use of this gift. I really like to make my own sauce to marinade the beef, but if you are pressed for time, I would recommend Soy Vay Hoisin Garlic Asian Glaze and Marinade, which is available [...]
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Contrary to what you might think, leftover grilled beef is one of my favorite ways to eat meat. I love it topped on salads or tucked into sandwiches with homemade horseradish sour cream sauce. Hands down, the next day chilled grilled meat takes on ever more flavor and has a deeper taste that’s completely different [...]
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Some of my earliest childhood memories involve watching my father hang out and grill with his brothers during family gatherings down at the shore. They would talk about sports, the family, and whatever they were planning on grilling that night. It seemed like the open flame brought out the best in their conversation as well [...]
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No modern barbecue party would be complete without a mojito. They’re very easy to make and can also be done with maple syrup instead of sugar. The syrup has the added advantage of not having to dissolve, so the drinks can be served at once. Summer Mojitos makes 4 mojitos 8 tablespoons of freshly squeezed [...]
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I love Country style Bruschetta, it is one of my favorite things to eat and prepare. It’s easy and also so delicious. Recently I traveled to Sicily to visit my uncle Giuseppe in Militello Val di Catania where my grandmother Josey is from. Giuseppe threw a huge party in the country. The actual location was [...]
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