A lot of work goes into main dishes. For the most part, I tend to focus on the protein portion of our meals, but when possible, I like to double – even triple up on items that can be put on the grill for any given meal. I’ve already talked about the asparagus that can […]
From the Patio
The Juicy Lucy – A Memorial Day Gift
My employer was generous enough to give me Friday off in addition to Monday for Memorial Day this year, so I’ve decided to pass the generosity on with a recipe guaranteed to elevate your backyard BBQ to “best ever” status. Today we’re doing a Twin Cities original – the Juicy Lucy. Now, even many native […]
Leftovers Redone: Steak and Cheese, Please!
A Philly cheesesteak isn’t something to mess with, so we didn’t. Instead, we created our own variety of steak sandwich, topped off with a mound of fresh grilled vegetables and a simple chipotle mayo for a bit of kick. It is the combination we keep coming back to. The vegetables balance the steak and cheese […]
Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin – The Prequel
Seeing as how my prior post about bacon wrapped tenderloin medallions glazed over a few steps, I will attempt to fill in these gaps for you. Tenderloin went on sale again and this time for $4.99/lb – what a steal! So, even though I had some of these goodies already prepared and waiting in […]
Chicken Satay with Pineapple Planks
I’m not Japanese, I don’t claim to know anything about Japan. I do watch Iron Chef, but the only things I learn from that are how to make fish ice cream and brain pudding. You will not find these things in my posts. I do, however, dabble in very Americanized Asian cuisine. A few years […]