ARTICLES For Memorial Day
ROASTED YELLOW GAZPACHO
WITH NO COMMENTS
My version of the roasted golden gazpacho served at Sweet Basil and Mountain Standard restaurants in Vail, Colorado. I use tomato vinegar to accentuate the tomato flavor of this delicious summer soup.
MARGO’S END OF SUMMER COCKTAIL
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A Pimm's cup variation to celebrate the end of summer. Gin, fino dry sherry, pineapple, St. Germaine and lemon juice combine to make a refreshing, but not too sweet cocktail loaded with berries and cucumber slices.
MISO GRILLED SALMON
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A slam-dunk easy way to prepare salmon that comes out moist and delicious every time. Better yet you can marinate the salmon for 1 to 3 days in advance. The miso tenderizes and flavors the salmon for a sure-fire recipe you will use over and over.
THAI-STYLE GRILLED FLANK STEAK SALAD
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Fresh, vibrant Thai flavors, grilled flank steak, mango and crisp vegetables combine to make this a light, but satisfying one-dish meal.
SPINACH, PEACH, GRILLED ONION AND PANCETTA SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
This simple peach, pancetta and grilled onion salad is the perfect balance of sweet, sour and salty. Make when peaches are in the height of the season.
ASIAN-STYLE COLESLAW
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Asian flavored coleslaw is crisp, colorful and tasty. Serve it as a salad or layer it in your pulled pork sandwich.
PULLED PORK
WITH 18 COMMENTS
HIghly rated by my son Mikey, a pulled pork aficionado, this slow-cooked pulled pork recipe received his highest ratings.
FISH CEVICHE
WITH ONE COMMENT
Fish ceviche is one of my favorite appetizers. It is quick to make, it tastes good the first day and great the second day.
PALOMA COCKTAIL
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Fresh grapefruit juice and tequila with a splash of mineral water and a drop or two of agave makes a not-too-sweet great alternative to the standard margarita.
WATERMELON, TOMATO AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH BURRATA
WITH 27 COMMENTS
Sweet watermelon, vine-ripened tomatoes and juicy strawberries, on top of melt-in-your-mouth burrata, sprinkled with fresh herbs and pine nuts. This salad is delicious.