Caprese Salad
Tomatoes are at their peak and it’s a perfect time to make this classic Italian Salad for lunch or alongside a beautifully grilled steak! This was my absolute “go to” salad throughout Italy!
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Huli Huli Chicken
“Huli Huli” Chicken means “turn” in Hawaiian and how it was originally grilled. The recipe is still at trade secret, but most variations have ginger, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar to sweeten and vinegar or pineapple juice for acidity.
Greek Style Meatballs
The Greek flavors of lemon and oregano shine in these meatballs that almost always go with some of the other Greek staples; Hummus, Tzatziki, Greek Salad or olive oil tossed tomatoes.
Fish/Shrimp Tacos
These Baja style tacos are perfect for a hot day! Mexico’s most common street food – the taco. Start with the fish and add whatever condiments you each prefer.
Baked Bone In Ham
There are a few basics to baking a moist bone in ham, regardless of the size. Even though it is messier to carve, bone in is well worth the effort. Serve with Potatoes Gratin, Potatoes Savoyarde or Potato Salad; and use the bone for Yellow Split …
Brown Butter Scallops
Sea Scallops are larger than Bay Scallops and most common. They have a delicate texture and sweet taste similar to crab and lobster.
Moules Mariniere and Cream
This very quintessential French dish of mussels, wine and cream is perfect served with crusty grilled banquette. Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as an appetizer! France claims the wine and cream version, Belgium serves Moules Frites (with French Fries), Spain serves mussels in Paella, …
Asian Chicken/Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps have been around for centuries in Southeast Asia, and more recently became very popular throughout North America. Wraps make a light meal or use them as part of a small plates meal.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Created in 1892, by Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman Chef; Alfredo Sauce consisted of only Parmesan, butter and pasta. Later came the addition of cream.
Tequila Shrimp
Tequila and shrimp just seem to go together, whether as appetizers or part of a main course taco bar. They are super quick to make. They still taste really nice if you leave the Tequila out when serving to the kids.