Simmering asparagus briefly in well-salted water is the way for first-of-the-season asparagus. A stellar first course or a light lunch.
dijon mustard
Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Smashed Potatoes
Serve the bratwurst with high-quality mustard, and substitute parsnips for the potatoes if your family prefers something sweeter. When preparing the potatoes, don’t use a potato masher or the results will be too smooth. (We just love potatoes that are smashed!)
Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Seared Mushrooms and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Want to elevate your cookout? This is the way to do it. Beef tenderloin makes any cookout special.
Grilled Hanger Steak
You can’t beat a flavorful marinade for steak, especially for a cut like hanger, which has a wonderful toothsome texture. Its compact narrow, half-foot-long pieces make it easy to maneuver around a small grill. To serve, slice it on the bias, against the grain. With potatoes and vegetables, a little goes a long way in […]
Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
Kale provides a hearty base to the salad, while the cashew-based dressing loaded with capers, roasted garlic, and lemon brings the whole dish to life. Hemp seeds and vegan Parmesan cheese provide a finishing touch and a boost of added nutrition.
Quick and Easy Grilled Ham and Pineapple
Every time I go through the meat section of the supermarket I pass by these 3/4 inch- to 1-inch ham steaks packaged and ready to go. I always wonder what people do with them. This week, while sifting through the case trying to find something to grill that won’t break the bank, I notice the […]