July 4th saute recipes

Pan Seared Clams with white beans and chorizo

This is a great dish anytime of the year. it's fast and easy just 1 pan also great to add to any cookout and…

Mushrooms with Chipotle Chilies

Chipotle chilies are jalapeños that have been smoke-dried. Their smoky flavor is the perfect foil for the mushrooms in this simple side dish.

Three Green Circus Stir-fry

This is quick. This is delicious. This is chock full of vitamins and minerals This can be a main dish or a super easy side!

Noodles with Ginger and Cilantro

Here is a simple noodle dish that goes well with most Asian dishes. It can also be served as a snack for two…

new yorker pasta

tips with paring knife,pull off tough skin from bottom of stalk toward broccoli flowerets. quarter or half if too larg. cut stalks into 2 inch…

A Giveaway and homemade Mexican Chorizo

I'm happy to announce my first giveaway to go along with this recipe. First we'll talk about the recipe then…

Wattleseed Beef Tenderloin

Whilst working at the Duxton Hotel in Singapore a few years back, I was inspired by a French chef who used to make dish he called Coffee Beef. The…

Swordfish with fresh tomato sauce

In order to keep the swordfish the star of this show, only fresh, ripe tomatoes can be used. Before trying this…

Chilean Sea Bass with Caramelized Garlic, Bananas and Blueberries

This is a special recipe. Mixing savory garlic with bananas and…

Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and Pancetta

This fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina…

Carne a la Gringo

Tequila Chicken with Plantain Croutons

The plantain croutons and tortilla bowl give this light salad just enough crunch to keep you 'happy.' A nice…

Coconut Rum Shrimp Pasta

A light, flavorful shrimp pasta I created by just experimenting one night for dinner. Perfect for a summer evening!

Sweet and Spicy Chicken

This is an adaptation of a similar recipe

The Banana Split...Deconstructed. A Light Variation On A Classic!

This is a post about Banana Splits and a confession. I have to be…