Recipes

Rock Shrimp Fried Rice

Wondering what to do with that leftover white rice that came with your Chinese take out? Don’t be so fast...
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Sliced Beef Pho

Although I’ve traveled all across Asian, the best pho I’ve ever had was in a strip mall in Virginia. Go...
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Citrus Marinated Red Snapper

In an effort to eat a bit healthier, I’ve been testing out some different combinations of foods. Saying no to...
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JACK’S SUNGOLD GAZPACHO

Not surprisingly, a lot of our friends tend to be serious cooks. I recently had this gazpacho at my friend...
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The Classic Side Car

When it comes to cocktails, I usually default to a margarita or gin martini. But sometimes I like to shake...
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CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM & QUINOA

I think this might be my third or fourth recipe using chicken and mushrooms as the star, but it’s one...
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APPLE SAUCE WITH RAISINS

There’s nothing like a brisk autumn day in the country picking apples. Of course, once you get home you have...
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SHRIMP RISOTTO

Recently on a family trip I decided to make shrimp risotto for the gang. Unfortunately, after buying the shrimp, some...
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Asian Style Ribs

Since I was a kid, I have always loved the ribs from Chinese restaurants. The tangy, sweet Char Siu sauce...
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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Looking for what to do with all those delicious cherry tomatoes and cucumbers that all seemed to ripen at the...
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