Tender peppercorn encrusted peppercorn steak with caramelized, crispy shallot and a wonderful cognac sauce. OMG – this is delicious! Looking for some menu inspiration for a special Valentine’s dinner? If so – then we’ve got the perfect, delicious recipe for you today…Steak au Poivre with Crispy Shallots! Steak au Poivre (or peppercorn steak) is a…
Assuming that there is such a thing as reincarnation – I am convinced that my husband Jack was Asian in a previous life. Anytime we eat sushi or other Asian foods, or when Jack shops at the local Asian supermarket – he gets this a look of pure (for lack of a better word) ‘contentment’…
This Teriyaki Sauce recipe is used in our Beef Teriyaki and Vegetables recipe – and it is a versatile homemade sauce that can be used in any recipe calling for teriyaki sauce. Our teriyaki sauce recipe is a simple combination of good-quality soy sauce (see note below on what to look for when buying), dark…
As two people who both love to cook – my husband Jack and I each have our own way of doing things, and our own recipes for similar meals! Last year, we shared Jack’s Chili recipe – a really delicious chili that was based on some cook-off winning chili recipes that Jack has had the…
Perfect comfort food in a bowl!
I was given a free one month subscription to Weight Watchers to try their new Simple Start plan and write about my experience. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, all views, positive and negative, are my own. We’ve just completed our first week on Weight Watchers’ Simple Start program – and thanks…
I was given a free one month subscription to Weight Watchers to try their new Simple Start plan and write about my experience. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, all views, positive and negative, are 100% my own. Today we’re sharing a terrific recipe with you for Baked Tilapia with Quinoa and…
Happy New Year everyone! 2014 promises to be an exciting year for our family because our oldest daughter Courtney is getting married in August! And we’re so thrilled to welcome her wonderful fiancé, Kenny, into our family! Kenny comes from a large, close-knit Portuguese family – and Jack and I have been planning to have…
Layers upon layers of deliciousness!
Whatever you do…don’t throw out that turkey carcass!
A terrific marinade for steak tips that results in tender, flavorful beef!
We’ve been enjoying an Indian Summer here in New England – with some warm and beautiful sunny days. And thanks to that – our garden is still going strong with green peppers and herbs, plus a few last straggler tomatoes! So tons of peppers from the garden usually means it’s time to make one of…
