Snacks Worth Watching Football For. Half-Time Shrimp.

All Recipes | February 24, 2020 | By

I originally posted a version of this recipe a few years ago and received rave reviews about it, so I wanted to post it again.

I  was not the perfectionist with the pictures and stories as I am now, but the recipe is really worth sharing.

I hope you enjoy.

 

Did someone say Football?

That’s right kid’s. The Super Bowl is right around the corner and to me that means food.

“Don’t you mean football?”….

Nope…I’m not a huge football fan ..but I do love food….so on with the show.

 

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Endless Summer Pesto Grilled Shrimp

All Recipes, Dinner, Grilling | August 25, 2019 | By

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Summer is still with us and my inner caveman needs to be near fire, sticks and raw stuff every night.

( ok, and beer or wine or martinis..but mostly beer..ok,  never martinis or wine..I just wanted to sound classy)

Why is that?

Is it the great outdoors? The freedom of the backyard?  The smell of freshly cut grass ? Or perhaps it’s the stress of trying to cook a great meal while making sure that my little guy and black lab don’t knock over, fall into or throw toys into the crazy hot BBQ?

Whatever it is…I’m taking advantage of the beautiful Long Island weather, the bounty of fresh basil growing in my garden and the massive bag of charcoal at my disposal.

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Grilled Asparagus Recipe. It’s Ok to Drool.

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Oh, to be asparagus:  One of the most vilified vegetables of the bunch.  Next to broccoli and Brussel sprouts, asparagus continues to be one of the most misunderstood and underutilized greens in the garden……but not for long.

We’re taking it back to the top, gang.

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The Only Marinade You Will Ever Need.

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Spring has sprung.

Birds are singing their anthems…

The flowers are sweet and fragrant…

The sun is shining bright early in the morning…

The landscapers are in the backyard at 7 am waving their leaf blowers around like light sabers..

And the pollen count is already high….

But, that also means that farm stand fruits and veggies are on the menu, fresh seafood is at the market and we’re cooking outside more often, so get ready for a marinade that will not only be synonymous with the nice weather but will also be known as your favorite go-to recipe.

 

Enter: The Only Marinade You Will Ever Need.

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It really doesn’t get any easier than this.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice, a high quality olive oil, a fragrant selection of dry and fresh herbs make this marinade the flavor of warm weather.

The zesty lemon, rich oil and delicious herbs compliment almost anything that you marinate, baste and brush this on.

Check out the recipe below in the Recipe Card section!

 

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The Only Marinade You'll Ever Need.
A simple recipe yet complex in flavor ready to be put on your recipe speed dial.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  2. 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  3. 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
  4. 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  5. 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic-about 2-3 large cloves
  6. 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  7. 2 teaspoons black pepper
  8. 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  9. 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from one lemon
  10. 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. Whisk together lemon juice, oregano, parsley, dill, garlic, tablespoon salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and lemon zest in a large bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking while you pour.
Notes
  1. Perfect for chicken, seafood, meat or your favorite fresh veggies.
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Classic Bruschetta.

All Recipes | February 21, 2018 | By

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Bruschetta.

One of the many simple pleasures coming out of this Irish guy’s kitchen…but in my kitchen we call it…

Bru’sketta, just like Giada.

Ok, I never talk like that, but it sounds more fancy than saying tomatoes and bread, right?

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Long Island Strawberries. Nothing Better.

All Recipes | June 17, 2017 | By

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Delicious, Red, Ripe Strawberries.

The Summer season for strawberry picking, strawberry eating and strawberry worship has officially begun and you are right in time to share the love.

So, grab a wicker basket, a napkin and take a walk with me as we pick the ripest, juiciest and most delectable berries you will ever taste and learn a thing or two along our walk.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef with Rustic Veggies and Beer.

Dinner, Holidays | March 3, 2017 | By

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Oh yeah, St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, and that can only mean one thing.
Getting drunk at 9 am??  No…….well, maybe..but it’s a “day for wearing of the green” and other kick-ass Irish traditions, like making Irish soda bread, watching the parade on tv,  listening to Irish music and ..ok, perhaps getting drunk early in the morning.

Many of you don’t know that St. Patrick was not even born in Ireland, in fact..it is said that he may have been,,,ugh..don’t shoot the messenger, Italian. Yup.
Waiter…extra whiskey in my coffee please.

So before you start drinking green beer and dancing with strangers make sure that you gather up all of your ingredients and ready to have the most delicious corned beef and cabbage that you have ever had.

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Perfect Porterhouse Steak. Simply Awesome.

 

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It’s January on Long Island and it is oh so cold, but that isn’t keeping me away from the outdoor grill, aka, The Beast.

In keeping to my January foodie theme, “The Month of Meat”, I am officially a Porterhouse perfectionist.

The recipe at the bottom of this blog will give you simple step by step instructions for grilling the most amazing Porterhouse steak that has ever been placed before you.

Usually this time of year I am busy with my slow cooker making soups and sauces and other slow food creations but that’s not the case this year, so far.

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Better-than-Steak House Char-Grilled Rib Eye Steaks.

All Recipes | April 8, 2016 | By

 

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Even thought it’s April, for some reason Mother Nature decided to grace us with 30 degree weather and a bit of sleet and snow, but that’s not going to stop us from grilling, is it?

Well, perhaps but the nice weather is on it’s way and sooner than later we’ll be drinking beer in the backyard, floating in the pool and chillin as we’re grillin.

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Roasted Halibut with Lemons, Olives and Herbs.

All Recipes | March 30, 2016 | By

 

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Seafood is something that people are still intimidated by.

 

“The house will smell if I cook it.”

“It’s too delicate of a fish. I’ll overcook it and make it dry.”

“Fish is too expensive to experiment with. I’ll leave it up to the pros.”

STOP!!!!    IT!!!!!    NOW!!!!

Anything at first can be intimidating but that’s because it’s new to you. So what? 

You research it and give it a try.

I promise….it won’t hurt.

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