There is one simple step that enhances flavor and tenderizes beef. Here’s all you’ll need. 2 thick cut New York Strips Truffle Infused Balsamic Vinegar to tenderize Fresh ground sea salt Coarse black pepper 6-8 brown mushrooms sliced 1/4 large red onion chopped 2 Tablespoons real butter. Using a largeRead More →

A summertime favorite is shrimp salad. This version with grilled shrimp and homemade Thousand Island is especially good. Here’s what you’ll need. 12 oz bag of cooked salad shrimp 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste 4 hard cooked eggs 1 large ripe avocado 8 grape to tomatoesRead More →

This chicken bake is similar to an enchilada but without the heat Here is what you’ll need. 2 cups chopped rotisserie white meat chicken 2 strips bacon 4 brown mushrooms chopped 4 multicolored peppers chopped 2 small sweet peppers chopped (optional) 1/4 cup chopped leeks 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinachRead More →

This Asian Slaw is delicious. For the slaw I’m not including measurements. Use as much or as little as desired. Finely chopped raw green cabbage Shredded raw carrots Chopped green onions Chopped raw snow peas or green beans Slivered almond Mix all ingredients together and dress with ginger salad dressing.Read More →

Traditionally stuffed peppers are made with green bell peppers and the filling includes rice. Here I used a sweeter yellow bell pepper and eliminated the rice to make it more carb friendly. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 large yellow bell peppers 1lb lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped leeks 1/4Read More →

This salsa is quick, easy and uses a few surprise ingredients. It has a little kick and crunch. Heres what you’ll need. 14 oz can of diced tomatoes drained 1/4 cup finely chopped green cabbage 1/4th medium cucumber diced into small pieces 4 multi-colored peppers diced into small pieces 1/4Read More →

This chicken is beyond good. Its pretty simple to make but looks like you made a lot of effort. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 Large boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 slices provolone cheese 6 strips crisp bacon 1/4 small red onion 4-6 brown mushrooms 1 small Roma tomato Generous bunchRead More →

To make the recipe more carb friendly I made a few simple changes. Instead of traditional flour crust I made a pecan crust. Mix together 1 1/2 cups crushed pecans, 1/4th cup sugar substitute and 3 tablespoons melted butter. Mix will and press into a pie pan. Cover edges withRead More →

A good potato salad is always a hit at a potluck or a picnic. Here are a couple of my favorite versions. The secret to any kind of potato salad is the egg to potato ratio. I learned this from a lady in Spokane Washington many years ago. However manyRead More →

This shrimp can be presented as an upscale dish that took hours to prepare. In fact it takes less than 30 minutes start to finish with just 3 ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need. 18-20 jumbo shrimp shelled and cleaned Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ginger, Lemon and Sriracha Spice Blend. IRead More →