Tag Archives: garlic

Pesto Flat Iron Steak

Posted on July 2nd, 2010

How many times has this happened to you? You get home after work and remember you have nothing in the fridge. Or maybe you stop at a watering hole for happy hour and end up inviting half the bar over for a party, even though you haven’t been to the grocery for days. It’s happened […]

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Seattle Skyline Chili

Posted on June 18th, 2010

One of the few bummers about living out here in Seattle is that there are no Skyline Chili places. What the hell is a Skyline Chili you ask? Well, I’ll tell you, it’s a chain restaurant serving Cincinnati style chili. What the hell is Cincinnati style chili you wonder? It’s basically a greek style chili. […]

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Cioppino

Posted on November 20th, 2009

One of my favorite dishes in the world is Cioppino, Italian style fish stew. As with most dishes, there are probably as many recipes for Cioppino as there are people who love it. Not wanting to be left out, I offer up my take on the classic dish. As always, look at this as a […]

Posted in Recipes & Reviews | Tagged as: basil, Chianti, cioppino, classic, Food, garlic, Halibut, Lobster, Mussels, olive oil, onion, Oysters, Scallops, Sea bass, Seafood, Squid, tomato, Vodka | Leave a comment

Alaskan Cod/Halibut on Pineapple Planks

Posted on July 18th, 2009

We love fish, but after a while it all starts to taste the same. Smoked, grilled, grilled on cedar planks, steamed, it all gets boring after a while. Sure, you can make heavy sauces and such but that’s just masking the fish. I wanted something new that would allow me to have a new taste, […]

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La Conner WA – Day Trip

Posted on July 1st, 2009

After our wonderful day in the mountains on Saturday, a trip to the coast was in order for Sunday so we decided to head up to La Conner. Sitting on the Swinomish channel, across from the Swinomish Reservation, La Conner is a typical coastal town, full of tourist type shops, antique stores and restaurants. During […]

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Party Snacks

Posted on May 19th, 2009

So you’ve taken the plunge, and you want to have a cocktail party. Cool! Much more relaxed than a formal dinner party, cocktail parties allow your guests to flow and mingle, or mingle and flow. Their choice really. You’ve got things rolling with good tunes, Quintetto X: Novo Esquema da Bossa for example. You’ve got […]

Posted in Recipes & Reviews | Tagged as: Appetizers, Crab, cucumbers, garlic, Hummus, Mushrooms, olives, party, Retro, roasted peppers, Salmon Mousse, tahini | Leave a comment

Leftover Meatloaf Ideas

Posted on May 8th, 2009

Okay, now you’ve tried the meatloaf, and you’ve found that you have leftovers. It happens. You could just get a couple of pieces of bread, some catsup and call it done. Or you could go a little further and try something different. No need to worry or fret though, for we have the RECIPES!!! (and […]

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