Lavender Macarons with Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Tue, 16/03/10 – 14:54 | 6 Comments

Sweet little lavender macarons are filled with an exotic vanilla bean buttercream to make the perfect afternoon snack.

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Chicken Fried Steak with Green Garlic Gravy
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 11:05 | 2 Comments
Chicken Fried Steak with Green Garlic Gravy

Perfectly seasoned and fried beef bottom steaks are smothered in a creamy green garlic gravy to make the ultimate chicken fried steak.

Kingsford University & A Recipe for Mushroom Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Tuesday, 2 Feb, 2010 – 17:27 | 3 Comments
Kingsford University & A Recipe for Mushroom Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Last November Current Lifestyles and Clorox invited us to be part of a press trip at Kingsford University. We were honored and somewhat intrigued, “why us”? Regardless we were ecstatic to be included with an outstanding group of writers, publishers and food bloggers who all shared the same interest, the love of great food (particularly grilled) and wine. We hope you will enjoy the following write up that includes many videos to give you that “feel like you are there” experience – lots of good grilling tips included!

Sunday Dinner with Friends
Tuesday, 18 Aug, 2009 – 7:47 | 12 Comments
Sunday Dinner with Friends

I discovered the Gourmet Worrier a few months ago when I stumbled upon a post titled Snot Blocks, the name alone had me intrigued!  I was further enticed into Nanette’s home through her beautiful site …

Which burger will be the Ultimate Burger?
Wednesday, 1 Jul, 2009 – 10:40 | 3 Comments
Which burger will be the Ultimate Burger?

Do you know how to make the Ultimate Burger? We are challenging you to feed us the Ultimate Burger this summer. Get out there and start flipping!

Flap Steak with Morels and Ramps
Sunday, 26 Apr, 2009 – 9:58 | 14 Comments
Flap Steak with Morels and Ramps

Grass-fed flap steak filled with a mixture of ramps and morels which were gently sauteed with butter, sea salt and cracked black pepper. Finished with a sauce that was made by deglazing the roasting pan with red wine and additional morels.

Surf and Turf
Wednesday, 22 Apr, 2009 – 20:07 | 4 Comments
Surf and Turf

A grass fed beef cube steak seasoned with sea salt, cracked pepper and crushed garlic and simply sauteed until caramelized served along side a lightly poached lobster tail with creamy melted butter.

Homemade Spinach Pasta with Ragu
Thursday, 9 Apr, 2009 – 18:52 | 4 Comments
Homemade Spinach Pasta with Ragu

Homemade spinach pasta rolled and cut into thin noodles, then tossed with a country style ragu and sprinkled with fresh grated parmesan cheese, a wonderful and simple dinner.

Beef and Noodles
Saturday, 4 Apr, 2009 – 11:47 | One Comment
Beef and Noodles

Fragrant beef based soup served over soba noodles and edamame.