Shrimp Limoncello

Remember the cookbook the ex won from work? The cookbook which inspired salmon with fresh salsa mayo coating, chicken with apples and brie, and so Read more

Chinese Barbecued Pork (Char Sui)

On my neighborhood block, you’ll find two types of Chinese restaurants. One, fancy with crisp tablecloths and napkins, that serves authentic bird’s nest soups and abalone dishes and dimsum and hot tea in dainty tea cups. Then, Read more

Filipino BBQ Pork-on-a-Stick

Punctuality has never been my strong suit. Oh, alright, it is not my suit at all. If you invited me to your party, expect me to get there just when your other guests are saying their goodbyes. Everyday, our morning department head meeting starts at 9:00 AM. Read more

Pork Chops with Apple Cream Sauce

My husband will feed on steak every meal, every day and I, on the other hand, will not touch beef if I was not otherwise starving. Pork, however, is another story. I will feed on pork chops every meal, every day and these thick, juicy chops topped with caramelized apples and sweet cream are one I can never get Read more

Salmon with Fresh Salsa Mayo Coating

This salmon with fresh salsa mayo coating, like the chicken with apples and brie I shared here, is one of the recipe treasures from the Read more

Yellowtail Tuna Burger

Move over Filet-o-Fish! There is a new fish sandwich in town…it’s fresh, it’s hip, it’s delicious! Read more

Kansas City Ribs

Ever had the urge to gnaw on sweet, sticky, saucy baby back ribs but no desire to haul out the 20-lb plus grill? That was me on the afternoon of Saturday. I found early in the morning at our local meat grocer this tray of already pre-sliced and pretty meaty baby back ribs that I wanted to try the Kansas city rib recipe on, but my man who Read more

Angus Beef Burger with Mushroom Sauce

Angus beef is prized for its higher, finer marbling and it is these finely textured white ‘fat” flecks which elevate this premium beef in flavor and tenderness. Let me tell you, the earthy portabella mushrooms in steak sauce, caramelized Maui sweet onions, crisp back-end bacon, spicy pepper jack cheese, and pillowy-soft hamburger Read more

Teriyaki Salmon, Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

My husband purchased a new gas grill at Home Depot just a few weeks before summer loomed its hot head, but BBQ season was almost at its last stretch when we fired it up. Read more

Bacon-wrapped Hotdogs, Fruited Coleslaw and Bacon-Potato Salad

Have I already mentioned that my birthday is this month? I have already discussed my personal feelings about getting old, yes? Can I tell you again the things I am starting to forget? Where I laid my keys, where I placed my purse, what whatchamacalit’s name is, etc.. Just last night I threw away cashier’s checks in the trash. They were in a blank envelope, which I mistook to be empty and which I swooped down when I cleared our kitchen counter. I had to go through our community dumpster while my husband and daughter shined a Read more

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