Orange Pork Scallops
Here’s the next recipe for my collaboration with Fresh Up Your Life, this time our star ingredient is the blood orange, and my special…
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Spicy Garlic Irish Steak Bites
Here is a super quick and tasty recipe, perfect for hectic weeknights. This post is part of my collaboration with Irish Beef, which I…
Pulled Pork Tacos with Caramelized Apple
Just so you know: if you send a “mystery box” of tex-me ingredients to a Texan, she will most likely make tacos. Don’t expect…
Mustard-Seared Hamburgers
‘Tis the season for grilling! What better way to kick off my yearly BBQ marathon than with a good, old-fashioned hamburger? I used a…
Roast Quail with Pomegranate
Working with the beautiful recipes of Mimi Thorisson for the December issue of Food & Wine Italia inspired me to try my hand at…
Turkey Leg Roulade with Herbs and Cranberries
Turkey Leg Roulade with Herbs and Cranberries 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped…
Italo Burger
Presenting the Italo burger: an iconic American sandwich filled with some of the best ingredients Italy has to offer, celebrating both of my culinary…
Turkey Meatballs with Feta and Mint
I’ve never made turkey meatballs before because every one I’ve ever tasted has been bland, dry and utterly disappointing. Why waste my time on…
Chili con carne with beans
I have a problem with chili. For me, this recipe provokes a culinary identity crisis and proves I’m not a very good Texan after all. Texans, who will jump…
Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
This has been a long and happy summer of grilling. Despite passing most of the month of August in a picturesque beachside village on the…
Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
Anyone who has ever come to my place for a BBQ, knows I am a huge fan of grilled pineapple. I love its bright flavor,…
Spicy Black Bean and Chicken Stew
This is a thick and hearty soup to warm up even the coldest of winter nights. Personally, I like to really pump up the…
Honey BBQ Chicken
This recipe has been officially added to my all-time favorites list. It is so quick and easy to prepare, and the results are so…
Summer Grill Recipes
Here are a few of my favorite recipes for the grill… I hope you’re all taking full advantage of BBQ season while it lasts!…
Smoked Beef Brisket
Certain recipes require such time and dedication, they never even occur to me unless I am on vacation. Brisket, which is the king, the…