RANCHER’S FEAST
RANCHER’S FEAST
The Rancher’s Grill – Santa Maria Tri Tip with Grilled Chipotle Toast & Cheese
Kicking Cowboy Beans – Spicy Baked Beans
Peachy Ranch Hand Salsa – Peach & Tomato Salsa with Cilantro
Let’s go back to the mid …
Winter Refresher
Winter Refresher
Pan Seared Steelhead Trout
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives
Celery & Heart of Palm Salad with Marinated Mushrooms
Starting to crave the bright flavors of summer produce? Me, too!
Here is my solution to bring that …
Warming Up In The South of France – Provençal Seafood Stew
Warming Up In The South of France
Provencal Seafood Stew
As January temperatures dip down and the wind starts to create billows of snow in the air, a craving for hearty warming meals comes to call. December’s holiday cheer, decadent …
A Fruity Grill
A Fruity Grill
What could be prettier and tastier then fresh fruit on your grill? The heat caramelizes the natural sugars of the fruit leaving those beautiful grill marks. This quick process (a couple minutes on each side) intensifies their …
Fish en Papillote – Halibut in Parchment Paper
Fish en Papillote – Halibut in Parchment Paper
With Cannelloni Beans, Spinach, Zucchini, Squash, Carrots, Lemon, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Sweety Drop Peppers, Basil and Feta
This recipe was inspired by a recent trip to Marco Island, Florida. There is …
INTIMATE THANKSGIVING DINNER
Intimate Thanksgiving Dinner
There is nothing like the traditional thanksgiving dinner surrounded by lots of family & friends. But, sometimes, the celebration is an intimate dinner with a small number of cherished guests. This menu was designed just for that …
Beef Brisket with Smithwick’s Irish Ale
Beef Brisket with Smithwick’s Irish Ale
With the spirit of St Patty’s Day in mind, I created this Beef Brisket recipe. Beef Brisket is becoming a more popular cut of beef. There is a mystique that keeps some of us …
ASIAN GLAZED SALMON with ARUGULA ORANGE SALAD
Asian Glazed Salmon with Arugula Orange Salad
Summer Solstice
The longest day of the year, Sunday, June 21st
At around 9:30 pm, the sun gently touches the crystal blue waters of Lake Michigan, casting a million hues of orange and …
Blackened Fish Tacos with Jicama/Cabbage Slaw & Black Bean/Corn Salad
Fish is the perfect match for the spicy and bright fresh flavors used in tacos. Depending on what fish you choose, this can be a week day dinner at home or a celebration of a special occasion with friends and …
