Inspired by my Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Feta recipe, I was thinking about how to give a shout-out to the traditional taste of the mint sauce so many people like as an accompaniment with lamb. Never one to stay too traditional I realized I had a package […]

When most of us think of pesto, we think of the ubiquitous basil pesto we see on restaurant menus, served on chicken sandwiches and in those little tubs in the grocery stores. Artichoke Lemon Pesto is a spin on the classic preparation that highlights the versatility of the pesto technique. […]

Threw this together one night when making Taco Grilled Chicken Wings. I know, the usual accompaniment for wings is blue cheese or ranch dressing, but I figured I’d stay with the Mexican theme (and I had some avocados that desperately needed to be used) There were also Mai Tai Margaritas […]

Most everyone knows tartar sauce as that little packet or plastic cup filled with mayo and maybe pickle relish that you get with some fried clams or fish and chips… or that sauce that comes on a fish sandwich. It usually doesn’t taste like much beyond the mayo. And usually, […]