Fresh Rhubarb Chutney & Pork Loin

 
May means the opening of our local farmer’s market and the beginning of fabulous meals planned the French way–built around whatever local ingredients look freshest and best.  Today’s inspiration came from juicy ripe rhubarb which makes me crave either a galette or a sweet/savory sauce with pork.  With several pounds of gorgeous rhubarb in my bag [...]

Recipe Debate – Some like it Saucy

The latest recipe we tested is a new take on an old favorite. While testing, we found a difference of opinion in the correct amount of sauce.  How much is too much?  How much is not enough?  The decision is split within the testing team.  Not to influence your decision, but I’m on the not saucy [...]

Recipe: 12 minute Macaroni & Cheese – from scratch!

Want macaroni from scratch in 12 minutes with ingredients you’ve got in your pantry?  This is the recipe for you…..I eat this at least once per week (of course on running days).  My sister and I LOVED weekends we would go to Grandma’s house, watch Tom & Jerry and Fat Albert and eat Micro Mac [...]

Recipe: 5 Star Steak on a 2 Star budget–It’s the Merlot Sauce

Tough times doesn’t have to mean serving friendly carnivors tough meat.  For a friend’s birthday Sunday, I wanted a great grilled steak and I am on a limited budget.   With a fabulous sauce, a less expensive cut of meat (like a sirloin tip), plus my handy tenderizer, I can plate a steak worthy of a 5-star restaurant.  This [...]