Friday, January 30, 2015

Pasta - Barbeque Chicken Pasta Salad

Whole wheat shell pasta, jicama, corn, peppers, black beans, and chicken breast meat combine with tangy barbeque dressing for a big, colorful pasta salad.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Grilled Asparagus Salad

It's just one of those salads that was created on a gorgeous summer evening with a bunch of stuff I had in the fridge. Grilled asparagus is tossed with spinach and parmesan cheese. My husband and I love it!

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Salsa De Tomatillo

This is the 'salsa de tomatillo' that I grew up with. It can be used as a sauce for grilled chicken, fish or shrimp, as the basis for green chilaquiles (pour over tortilla chips, shredded cooked chicken and shredded Monterey Jack, then heat under the broiler), and as a dipping sauce for chips. Delicioso!

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - My Grandmas Fruitcake Cookies

These drop cookies have lots of nuts, raisins, dates, candied pineapple, and candied cherries, held together with a bit of batter that's flavored with a hint of sherry. This recipe makes a big batch.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Seafood - Mimis Smoked Salmon Chowder

Smoked salmon stars with potatoes, celery, onion, herbs, and spices in this hearty chicken stock-based chowder that's pure Pacific Northwest comfort food.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - The Best Bacon Tomato Dip

Serve this quick, easy and versatile dip with your choice of cracker, bread or crisp vegetable. Great for entertaining guests, as an appetizer or for an indulgent anytime snack.

Seafood - Alder Plank Smoked Salmon

This smoked salmon derives its flavor from Alder wood planks. I get these planks at the local lumber yard. Be sure you tell whoever helps you that you are cooking salmon on the wood so that you do not get any creosote wood or other treated wood. Also, make sure you know what plank size will fit in your smoker before you go to get the wood. This salmon will come out very moist and smoky, so be prepared for some of the best smoked fish you've ever eaten!