The inspiration for this dish came from my mother who has been the main spark behind my passion for food. The meal as a whole is Cranberry Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli Noodles, Hangar Steak with dried lemon peel and caramelized plantains. Hearty and one of my childhood favorites that my Mom would make for me [...] Read more »
The grill has really been getting a workout lately and we are having a blast! I am checking out some new baskets and grids to try some different things and create more grilled goodness! One thing that never disappoints on the grill is FISH and, recently, we had a huge wild salmon on the grill [...] Read more »
I had a craving the other night for grilled peppers – those sweet and smoky treats that go so well with virtually any grilled protein or make a wonderful appetizer. I love seeing the char marks (and tasting them) on the peppers – they taste good and enhance a presentation as well. This morning, as [...] Read more »
Think Tank Momma has given us the bounty of summer to work with this week for Share a Spoon Thursday – Summer FRUIT! The first thing that popped into my head when I saw this week’s theme was salsa – I adore fruit salsas and I especially adore them when paired with fish. I rarely [...] Read more »
Usually we think grill and we think beer but for me serving plates of delicious food with some amazing wines while chatting with friends is like heaven! Wines can really complement the char on grilled foods and there are so many great choices for Summer Grilling Wines. Traditional pairings still apply – red meat, fish, [...] Read more »
This week on Share a Spoon Thursday from Think Tank Momma, the theme is Takeout at Home … Here on Foodies Unite, we are interpreting the Takeout at Home as Fast Food at Home and taking the greasy burgers out of the bag and giving them a twist! SO many times, we stop for fast [...] Read more »