Summertime Lime

Our summer tradition continued this year with a waterfront vacation full of family, food and adventure! Our final night was all about the refreshing taste of lime. It was easy and amazingly delicious. After 26-30 count shrimp were…
Serving Cajun

Cajun Chicken Pasta

We developed this recipe for friends who wanted to serve Cajun Chicken Pasta at their son’s graduation party. After testing and tasting, we thought we had a winner. After making eight times the recipe included here (four full roasting pans),…
plated pancakes with blueberries

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

WARNING: You will feel hungry after reading this! As you you can see by the inside of these pancakes, they are lemony (notice the zest), luscious (trust me), and light (evidenced by the airy texture)! They are also incredibly easy…
Chicken plate

Winner winner chicken dinner!

Question: What is the best part of Buttermilk Chicken? The tender, juicy, and delicious chicken. The bones you can use for making fresh stock. The extra chicken for soup. How simple it is to prepare. Answer:…
clam dish

Open Fire Paella

Two things about Patrick - he loves to cook for family and his favorite expression is layers of flavor. While cooking he talks about building layers of flavor. While eating he will ask repeatedly if you taste the layers of flavor. Paella…
Carnitas_plate

Pork Carnitas

Who knew that tacos could taste this good? By simply braising your pork in a few flavor packed ingredients you can create amazing carnitas at home. Pork shoulder is the best choice for slow cooking and shredding. The fat and connective tissue…
Huevos Rancheros plated

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros (rancher’s eggs) originated on farms and ranches in Mexico. There are many variations but the key to the dish is salsa fresca (fresh sauce). Fresh sauce starts with fresh vegetables and we prefer roasting them before…
Seafood Newburg

Seafood Newburg

When I asked Patrick what he would like to create for a festive December blog, he replied without hesitation, Seafood Newburg. Shrimp and crab in a creamy sauce? Count me in! The history of Newburg (or is it Newberg?) is sketchy. It’s…
Grilled tomato pizza

Grilled Pizza

Grilled pizzas are a great way to feed a crowd on a hot summer afternoon. Pictured above: BBQ Chicken Pizza with grilled corn, onion, and poblano pepper, then topped with blue cheese crumbles and shredded pizza cheese. Once your pizzas are…

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Spinach lasagna rolls have become a favorite go-to meal when we’re tired of the usual proteins, or needing a meal to make ahead. They can be completely oven ready. Imagine pulling this pan out of the oven an hour or so after finishing…