Category Archives: Main Dishes

Veggie Calzones

Veggie Calzones recipe picturesThis is not the first time we’ve made Calzones before, but it is the first time we’ve blogged about it. For anybody who doesn’t already know, Calzones are essentially a pizza folded in half. They’re totally rustic and…sinking your teeth into a Calzone hot out of the oven is pretty glorious. I’m imagining right now how amazing they’d be fresh from a wood-burning brick oven, like the restaurants in Italy, but that house project has not started yet. Hint hint!!

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Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Portillos Chopped Salad recipe picturesWhen my Mom hosts holidays or family parties she usually leaves me in charge of preparing the salad. Admittedly, I do make a mean salad, but how many variations of lettuce and dressing can one actually come up with? Luckily I can come up with a lot!

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Garlic, Ginger and Sesame Marinated Grilled Chicken

Garlic, Ginger and Sesame Marinated Grilled Chicken recipe picturesDepending on how it’s prepared, chicken can be either boring or great. Lucky for you this is a chicken recipe that is flavorful, moist and anything but boring.

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Shrimp and Roasted Corn Tacos with Sriracha and Cilantro Sour Cream

Shrimp and Roasted Corn Tacos with Sriracha and Cilantro Sour Cream recipe picturesToday I have another recipe you can make for your Cinco de Mayo party. If you are not having or attending a Cinco de Mayo party then you can make these tacos just for fun! Do you really need an excuse to eat tacos? Are you guys as obsessed with tacos as I am? I put all kind of meat into my tacos. I’ve done beef brisket tacos, spicy pulled pork tacos, Asian pulled pork tacos, shrimp tacos, grilled fish tacos, fried fish tacos, grilled shrimp tacos, and of course ground meat/turkey tacos. Tortillas are a great vehicle for serving whatever meat/seafood you have prepared.

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Adobo Marinated Skirt Steak with Giardiniera

Adobo Marinated Skirt Steak with Giardiniera recipe pictures

First of all, does everyone know what giardiniera is? In case you do not have giardiniera in your area I will do my best to explain it. Giardiniera is a mix of pickled vegetables, usually peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower, and olives.  It can be hot or mild. You can put giardiniera on just about anything. Personally, I don’t put it on anything. But Cliff puts giardiniera on just about everything! Pizza. Grilled cheese. Italian beef. Sausage. Steak. Italian subs. Spaghetti. You name it and he has probably added giardiniera to it. It is probably the most popular condiment in our house. In fact Cliff keeps a jar at home and at work. You just never know when you will need some giardiniera.

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