Followers of this blog know that when it comes to fish, salmon is the family favorite. It is readily available, affordable when purchased in bulk, and quite versatile as evidenced here, here and here. We do salmon many different ways and they're all quite tasty, but in my … [Read more...] about Smoked Salmon for the Rest of Us
Side Dishes
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
If you saw Ole's Greek burger post, you may have been left wondering what kind of summer salad you'd pair that with. (I know you were.) It's not like a regular, ol' creamy coleslaw would do the trick there. And something about putting tzatziki sauce on your burger doesn't … [Read more...] about Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Jalapeno Cornbread: So Hot, So Sweet
To start off I have to say, this is not a grilling recipe. I've never tried it on the grill, and I probably never will. Certain things need stability - a high speed camera, a vintage moped and good cornbread. The latter requires a type of stability that can only be provided by … [Read more...] about Jalapeno Cornbread: So Hot, So Sweet
Sautéd Ginger Garlic Green Beans
Jen Isham went home on The Next Food Network Star premiere this Sunday for making green beans for a room full of Food Network stars. A simple search of their recipe index reveals that they have 186 sautéd green bean recipes. This doesn't even begin to go into the total 1201 … [Read more...] about Sautéd Ginger Garlic Green Beans
Super Garlic Toast – Flavor from the Side
A lot of work goes into main dishes. For the most part, I tend to focus on the protein portion of our meals, but when possible, I like to double - even triple up on items that can be put on the grill for any given meal. I've already talked about the asparagus that can be done … [Read more...] about Super Garlic Toast – Flavor from the Side
