Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki

It’s not quite Happy Teriyaki but it’s close! Seattle Style Teriyaki Sauce (with my changes) 1 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground black 

Pasta with Italian Sweet Sausage and Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta with Italian Sweet Sausage and Burst Cherry Tomatoes

2 Italian Sweet Sausages 1 10 oz container of cherry or grape tomatoes 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Pasta of your choice (I used spaghetti) Remove the sausage from the links, crumble and brown over medium heat in a non stick pan. Meanwhile, put the 

Calabacitas

Calabacitas

I’ve enjoyed this summer squash and corn dish before, and I simplified it and made it a smaller serving size since I’m the only one who eats it in my household. It’s simple:  squash, onion, corn, chile, a bit of salt, some cream if you 

Merri’s Magic Marinara

Merri’s Magic Marinara

Look, I didn’t name it.  But if it fits, it fits.  A sort of magic does happen by just letting these ingredients slowly simmer together over the course of a morning or afternoon.  No one ingredient overwhelms the other.  And while fresh tomatoes out of 

The Best Homemade Fajitas I have ever had

The Best Homemade Fajitas I have ever had

Charred Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas Step 1:  Marinade Two Large Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts 2 limes 2 Tablespoons Oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp cumin Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a container that will fit 

Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto

The Beans Look specifically for beans labeled Central America red beans or black beans.  They are smaller than the usual beans you might find in the US, and they seem to hold their shape better. I made mine in a slow cooker, followed that airport-purchased 

Perfect Prime Rib

Perfect Prime Rib

I’ve always been a little afraid of making Prime Rib since it would be a pretty expensive mistake if it didn’t come out.  But last year a friend told me about this method and I took the risk.  It came out perfectly, and I did 

Heirloom Cherry Tomato Tart

Heirloom Cherry Tomato Tart

  Heirloom Cherry Tomato Tart A generous pint of large heirloom cherry tomatoes Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry – one sheet 1 generous tablespoon Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard 8 oz Gruyère cheese 1 Tablespoon olive oil A handful of fresh thyme and chives Coarse sea salt, 

Prosciutto-Wrapped Roasted Sea Bass

Prosciutto-Wrapped Roasted Sea Bass

  Prosciutto-Wrapped Roasted Sea Bass Sea bass filets (or other white flaky fish) Olive oil (1 tsp per filet) Salt & Pepper to taste Prosciutto, cut into 1 1/2 inch thick strips Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and 

Salmon Cakes

Salmon Cakes

  Salmon Cakes 1 – 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups chopped white onion 2 stalks celery, diced 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 cans 15 oz sockeye salmon, drained and picked through to remove bones, skin,