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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Quick and Easy Dill Pickle Slices.

All Recipes, Vegan | September 13, 2018 | By

 


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Last week my wife tells me that her friend is out of town on vacation and she needs a big favor?

She has a large garden that needs to be watered and as a “Thank You”, we would be able to take as many cukes as we wanted.

So, I grabbed a basket, a colander and my favorite helper. My little guy.

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Penne ala Vodka. The Comfort Food Superstar.

Dinner | March 21, 2018 | By

 

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Penne ala Vodka.

Delicious. How can you go wrong? 

Booze….. Cheese…Butter…

Come on people…this is comfort food calling you.

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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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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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