Even though we are unofficially heading into fall, in most places it still feels like summer. I grill no matter the season and I am sure I am not alone. Here is another way to impart flavor into those lean proteins you grill. It falls somewhere between a rub and a marinade so… Continue reading Mustard Wet Rub…for Chicken or Pork
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Melrose Peppers – A Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I have talked at length both here and on my Face Book page about the summer glory of Melrose Peppers. They are one of my home town’s claims to fame and a source of joy to Italian cooks in the Chicago area. I grew up eating these in the summer and I anxiously await their… Continue reading Melrose Peppers – A Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad
Summer is upon us, and here in Northern Illinois it has been upon us with a vengeance. Grilling and salad suppers are the order of the day. Chicken, and in particular, chicken thighs are the most popular grilling item in my kitchen and on my grill. I love the bone in, skin on variety. Neatly… Continue reading Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad
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Barese Sausage with Pasta and Green Bean Salad
It seems like it’s been years since I shared my thoughts and recipes here. I just checked and it has been just about 2 years. I haven’t stopped cooking, far from it, and I have shared a bit on Facebook, but even with all the time retirement and the pandemic gave me I never made… Continue reading Barese Sausage with Pasta and Green Bean Salad
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The Morning (or several mornings) After…Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving 2020 is now history. For most of us, it was very different. More intimate, scaled down, and possibly quieter (unless grandchildren were involved). Leftovers haven’t changed much, there are still a lot of them because even if the gathering was smaller, the recipes were not. Several mornings ago, I used my two favorite parts… Continue reading The Morning (or several mornings) After…Thanksgiving Leftovers
