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Mango Salsa with Strawberries and Pineapple

Mango Salsa with Strawberries and Pineapple is simple to make, and delicious. This particular salsa goes perfectly on grilled fish, and chicken. If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, simply lap it up with some fresh tortilla chips!

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Roasted Garlic

 

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Cookbook Review: ‘School of Fish’ by Ben Pollinger and ‘Sweet and Southern’ by Ben Mims

Freshness matters most with seafood, which helps to explain why, a few generations ago, the culinary taste of most Americans stopped at the water’s edge. Unless you lived near a port or a well-stocked river, bay or lake, most of your seafood came out of a can. Even today—after breakthroughs in flash freezing and rapid transport—many of us who enjoy sushi, ceviche or an array of fish and shellfish entrées at a restaurant shy away from all but the simplest seafood preparations in our homes. It’s as if an atavistic reaction to the otherness of the underwater world makes us uneasy—if not downright queasy—when faced with the reproachful glance of a glassy-eyed sea bass staring up at us from the cutting board.

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Getting Grill Ready

Getting Grill Ready

The weather is perfect- it’s time to start grilling. If you’re like me, your grill has been sitting outside un-covered for a few months.

The first thing I do is hose off the outside of the grill- this removes most of the larger particles and debris. Then, I fill a bucket with hot, soapy water and begin to hand-wash the outside of the grill. If the surface of your grill is stainless steel, or has a painted coating, use a non-abrasive sponge to avoid scratches and permanent blemishes. Carefully wash off the soapy water and hand-dry with a cotton cloth.

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Ginger Vinaigrette

I came up with this Ginger Vinaigrette recipe today at work for a new salad that I’ve put on the menu. It’s extremely flavorful, refreshing, and goes well with most type of greens and other vegetables.

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Orange Chocolate Cookies

orange chocolate cookies, orange, oranges, orange desserts, cookies, cookie recipes

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Sweet Sausage Stuffing

Sweet Sausage Stuffing with Cornbread, Apples and Pecans

Looking for a twist on your regular stuffing recipe? Give this slightly sweet recipe a try- it will amaze your Thanksgiving guests!

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Homemade Mozzarella Cheese

An excellent recipe for homemade mozzarella cheese.

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Cold Avocado Soup with Bacon Lardoons

Summer has finally arrived! It’s time to start cooking outside on the grill, and experimenting with cold soups and fruit dishes. One of my favorite summer-time soups is made with ripe, oily avocados. This thick, rich soup will cool your palate and ignite your taste buds.

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Perfect Barbecued Ribs Recipe

Barbecued ribs are one of my favorite dishes to make during the summer months. If made the correct way, barbequed pork and beef ribs are juicy, flavorful, and most importantly- tender.

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