Chicken Veronique Many years ago, I had a dear friend from France who took the time to teach me many techniques that she had learned from her Mother. I wrote her recipes on scraps of paper, napkins or whatever was available. I now treasure these recipes and share them with […]
Main Dishes
Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Beet Salad w/ Pomegranate Vinaigrette
The nutty sweetness of the roasted beets, crunch of crisp-tender asparagus and toasted almonds with the surprise of fresh pomegranate and raspberries will delight your palate! This salad is best served as an entre’ with a good crusty baguette! Enjoy! Dee’s Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Beet Salad w/Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds […]
Curried Crab and Papaya Salad
Curried Crab and Papaya Salad Serves 4 An Original Dee Thing What you’ll need: 1 cup cooked crab meat 1 large or 2 small papayas, peeled, seeded and cubed ½ cup sliced celery 2 Tablespoons minced red onion 2 Tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro 4 hard cooked eggs, coarsely chopped 1 […]
Tri-Colore Orzo Salad
Tri-colore Orzo Salad a la Dee Serves 6 This takes pasta salad to a whole new level!! What you’ll need: 1 pound Orzo pasta –I prefer the Trader Joe’s brand 16 oz. low sodium chicken or veggie broth and water Good quality Olive Oil (extra virgin) 2 cups sauted […]
Tia Rosa’s Tequila Shrimp
You won’t believe how these simple ingredients blend together to make such an amazing shrimp dish! Tia Rosa’s Tequila Shrimp What you’ll need: Olive oil and a little butter for frying 2 pounds large Tiger Shrimp or prawns, butterflied Hot to mild-sweet Paprika (your choice), to taste 3 Tablespoons […]
Lemony Grilled Veggie Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts
Lemony Grilled Vegetable Salad With Feta and Pine Nuts Perfect light salad for a lazy summer evening! Add a few apple wood chips to the coals or grill during the last half of grilling time for a subtle smoky flavor. What you’ll need: 3 small slender eggplants (such as Japanese) […]