Saturday, January 31, 2015

Backyard Cottage (Seattle)

Backyard Cottage Traditional Bedroom Seattle

Pasta - Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad

This pasta, olive, and spinach salad is wonderfully light for those hot summer nights. If you like, it goes well with the addition of either tuna or grilled chicken.

Friday, January 30, 2015

Seafood - Maple Soy Glazed Salmon

A fabulous sweet and salty glaze is basted on salmon as it grills on cedar planks.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Cheese - Crab Crusted Grouper

A crispy baked fish topped with a cheesy crab and pepper mixture. Easy to make, and nice to look at. This topping can also be used to stuff mushrooms. You may use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe - Italian cheeses work especially well.

Bbq Grilling - Backyard Cooper Burgers

Ground beef mixed with egg, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan cheese gives you tasty burgers for the grill.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Classic Minestrone

This is a traditional minestrone complete with leeks and zucchini in a tomato soup base with cannellini beans and pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Pasta - Jambalasta

Try this delicious spin on Jambalaya using pasta instead of rice!

Monday, January 12, 2015

Pasta - Flash Blasted Broccoli And Feta Pasta

The quick, high-temperature cooking method for the broccoli gives it a deep, earthy flavor. The broccoli combines with onions, garlic, feta cheese, white wine, and a splash of lemon.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Holiday Christmas Sangria. Cranberry, Pomegranate, Orange, Apple And A Good White Wine.

Holiday Christmas Sangria. Cranberry, Pomegranate, Orange, Apple And A Good White Wine.

Herbs And Spices - Beccas Bruschetta

This is a great appetizer, especially for entertaining guests. It goes well with any Italian entree, doesn't require a lot of work, and it tastes wonderful!

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Grilled Turkey

Great grilled turkey! My grill is an old one that has a hinged top. I open all of the vents and prop the lid open about 2 to 3 inches with a stick...man does it get hot! Do not spill the juices and wine on the coals, as they are extremely flammable.

Friday, January 9, 2015