ARTICLES For Easy but takes some time
HAWAIIAN PUPU CHICKEN WINGS
WITH 8 COMMENTS
These sticky, crunchy, garlicky, intensely flavored chicken wings come from a recipe I learned to make in my childhood in Honolulu. I wok fry them in coconut oil and then dunk them in a garlicky soy sauce and rice vinegar dip.
CRAZY-GOOD SMASHED POTATO SALAD
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Crazy good salad that starts with grilled smashed potatoes and is layered with sauteed onions and chorizo, avocado, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and romaine lettuce. Add a bit of salsa and sour cream if you will.
BLT SMASHED POTATO SALAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Grilled smashed potatoes are the underpinnings of this one-dish meal. Layer bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and crumbled blue cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime.
ASIAN-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Lip-smacking, finger-licking Asian-style ribs are started in a crockpot and slow-cooked for several hours. Finish them in the oven or on the grill. They take less than 30 minutes of actual prep and cooking time.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ORANGE RHUBARB COMPOTE
WITH NO COMMENTS
Rhubarb, orange and rosemary make a savory compote to accompany this pork tenderloin. Served on a bed of braised Napa cabbage, this recipe is a complete meal good enough for company. If you have any leftovers, it makes a great spinach salad the next day.
PAELLA WITH ARTICHOKES, CHICKEN, CHORIZO & SHRIMP
WITH NO COMMENTS
Paella is a wonderful entertaining dish. Paella is over-the-top delicious, can be made in advance and always wows your guests when you pull it out of the oven.
GRAND MARNIER FLAN
WITH NO COMMENTS
Orange flan is the perfect hot-weather dessert. A healthy dose of Grand Marnier makes this orange flan extra special. Great for entertaining because it can be made a day in advance.
SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE MINIS
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Mini crustless quiches are the perfect finger food that can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between. Because there is no crust they are quick to prepare and gluten free.
RAMOS GIN FIZZ
WITH NO COMMENTS
Ramos Gin Fizz is a classic old-school hand-shaken cocktail, that takes a little effort to find the ingredients, but the effort is well worth it. Or you can cheat and use a blender.
TURKEY HASH WITH BRUSSEL SPROUTS
WITH ONE COMMENT
Turkey hash is a good alternative to corned beef hash, packed with flavor and a huge pile of healthy vegetables. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, especially when you top it with a poached egg.