Fajitas are usually something I order at restaurants. I love to get a sizzling skillet full of peppers, onions, seasoned beef and a stack of warm tortillas. The dish is always a feast for all the senses. When it comes to Mexican food at our house, we usually stick to tacos, … [Read more...] about Top Shelf Steak Fajitas
summer
Lemon Dill Cream Cheese to Top Your Morning Bagel
Our dill is in. Not only is it in the spots we planted last year, but I had let it go to seed in our container herb garden last year. We then spread the dirt from that pot into our new raised garden beds, and now there are tiny dill plants coming up everywhere. Not that I … [Read more...] about Lemon Dill Cream Cheese to Top Your Morning Bagel
Ginger-Soy Beef Tenderloin Kebabs
Frequent readers of this blog should be well aware that during certain times of the year our local grocer marks down the beef tenderloin to a price more representative of sirloin. When this happens, we stock up. We have shared a few ways we prepare this: on the grill as … [Read more...] about Ginger-Soy Beef Tenderloin Kebabs
Chicken Salad: Deconstructed Guacamole Style
It's not a secret that I love avocados. I buy 4 or so a week on a regular basis, and then I add chunks of them to salads, I spread them on burgers and sandwiches, and I love them as guacamole and chips. It's no surprise then that when looking for a twist on chicken salad, I … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad: Deconstructed Guacamole Style
Root Beer Floats with Vanilla Bean Gelato
When we embarked on the homemade ice cream path, the next obvious step was consumption of all the delicious gelatos and ice creams that were filling the freezer. First we ate bowls of vanilla bean gelato with mint leaves for garnish, we smooshed it between cookies, made shakes … [Read more...] about Root Beer Floats with Vanilla Bean Gelato
