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[16 Aug 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Lemonade Chicken and Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

This is such a wonderful chicken dish because it is both salty and a little bit sweet. Whether you are having a BBQ, picnic or party this chicken dish goes wonderfully with the Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri cocktail.

[14 Jun 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Cilantro-Garlic Ribs and Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

Nothing says 4th of July to me like fabulous ribs and wonderful cocktails to match. These ribs are tender and flavorful and the Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri is the perfect accompaniment.

[15 Feb 2011 | One Comment | ]
Creme Brulee French Toast

I made this french toast for my family on Valentine’s Day and they all loved it. It is a perfect recipe to make the night before a busy morning!

[17 Jan 2011 | One Comment | ]

This is a recipe I received from my mother-in-law which I thought was perfect to pass along for Superbowl. The further ahead you make this dish the better it gets as the flavors blend beautifully together.

[3 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Tri-Tip Roast

My husband and I recently went to a wedding in Napa and had the pleasure of dining at Ad Hoc, which was amazing. We had their roasted tri-tip and vowed to find a similar recipe. Tri-tip is the cut of meat from the bottom section of the what is considered to be sirloin and is usually barbecued. However this recipe roasts the tri-tip slowly and is amazing. I recently served it to my in-laws and it was one of my easiest and most delicious meals yet.

[15 Jun 2010 | One Comment | ]

This is a wonderful twist on fruit salad. A more classic and sophisticated fruit salad with the refreshing flavor of mint and smooth creamy goat cheese. A great side dish for dinner cook-outs or afternoon picnics.
Remove peel and seeds from 1 Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon, discard. Cut melon into 1/2-in. Chunks. Arrange on lg. plate. Drizzle 1 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. extra virgin oil over melon, then sprinkle with 1/8 tsp. salt. Scatter 2 oz. fresh goat cheese, crumbled, and 2 Tbsp. fresh …

[3 Apr 2010 | One Comment | ]
Gourmet Fried Chicken

This is a truly gourmet recipe for fried chicken adapted from a favorite restaurant of ours, Michael Mina. This is a fairly complex recipe so it’s not for the beginner chef, however despite the difficulty and abstract ingredients, this fried chicken is well worth the trouble.

[7 Jul 2009 | No Comment | ]

This is a great salad because the vegetables can be grilled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This salad is full of wonderful vegetables and looks beautiful on the table because of all the vibrant colors.
In a large grill skillet on the stove or a grilling basket on the BBQ, cook:
2 trimmed bunches of asparagus, cut into thirds
1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 6oz. package of portabellini mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Grill all vegetables for about 10 minutes …

[24 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]

This is a wonderful pork recipe which you can cook in the oven or roast on the grill. It reminds me of deviled eggs, but much better.
In a small bowl, whisk together:
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade and refrigerate. Pour the remaining marinade over 2-3lb boneless pork loin roast in a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate over night, turning once. Take meat out of refrigerator …

[11 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]
Pear, Avocado and Gorgonzola Salad

The pear, avocado and gorgonzola salad is a great salad! The pear and Gorgonzola cheese compliment each other so deliciously. This is a great starter salad or you could put grilled chicken or shrimp on top and make it into a meal.