Grilled Shrimp and Lobster
Grilling is the special province of man. There’s something very satisfying to a man about cooking over open flame. I didn’t make the rule,...
Tortilla Soup
My dad calls it taco soup. Whatever he wants to call it, I’m obligated to make it every time the family gets together. I...
London Broil
My dad made a mean London Broil. He started using the oven broiler but then moved it to the grill in later years. We...
Salsa and Guacamole
Some consider chips, salsa and guacamole an appetizer, but I think they make a great meal. In fact, my belly would much prefer if...
Mussels and Clams
I love all seafood, but I love shellfish the most. Whether it’s oysters on the half shell, king crab legs, whole Maine lobster or...
Pasta Carbonara with Ramps
Ramps. Ramps. Ramps. The best thing about spring is ramps. Because I grew up in the Southwest, I had never even heard of ramps....
Spicy Watermelon Salad
Most things I cook and recipes I create are either inspired by something I’ve seen or tasted, with my own take on it, or...
Potato Chip Chicken
I like fried food just as much as the next person — even had a home fryer once. I got rid of it because...
Blood Orange Margarita with Elderflower
I’ve always been intrigued with blood oranges. For some reason, the blood oranges have been especially dark and sweet this year. Maybe they like...
Oxtail Soup
I have quite a few food memories while growing up. My mom had an extensive repartee of meals she would cook — some of...