Month: September 2020

Corn,Cucumber and Fennel Salad

Corn,Cucumber and Fennel Salad

Fennel for some is an acquired taste. If you want to give it a go, this recipe is a great start to introduce yourself to this flavor. Fennel has the crispness and mouthfeel of celery, and the flavor of licorice. The ratio and flavors of…

Ginger Cinnamon Poached Pear

Ginger Cinnamon Poached Pear

No ovens here! This impressive yet easy to make dessert is especially great if you don’t care much for baking. it can be made a day in advance (which I recommend), and because this isn’t an exact science like baking a cake, you can make…

Roasted Garlic Broccoli with Lemon

Roasted Garlic Broccoli with Lemon

I’ve had broccoli cooked many ways, and roasted (in my ever so humble opinion), is the best. This also could’ve been called, “Better than boiled broccoli”. Boiled broccoli is limp and flavorless with nutrients left into the water, and a strange green-brown color. Steamed or…

Marinated Pork Chops with Apple and Onion Relish

Marinated Pork Chops with Apple and Onion Relish

Pork chops don’t have to be dry and bland. Ever since I created this marinade, it is my go to for pork chops. These chops can be grilled for ultimate flavor, or pan seared. The marinade helps keep the chop nice and juicy, but be…

Potato Egg Salad

Potato Egg Salad

Labor day is here, and even if it wasn’t, there’s no law saying you have to have potato salad only on summer holidays! Even with the shutdown on public gatherings, make this for your family gathering. I am always looking for ways to make everything…