Brining is the secret to juicy turkey! (and a lot of other meats) It’s very economical and an easy way to prepare meats. Brining is like a marinade, as it keeps food moist and tender. The process increases the moisture holding capacity of meat resulting in a much more moist product once it is cooked. […]
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Blackened Mahi Mahi Salad with Black bean & Corn Salsa
Bill’s been asking me to prepare more fish! We picked up some Mahi Mahi at Costco in the frozen department and though it was a bit spendy, I was thrilled with its quality! I have eaten blackened Mahi salad out at a restaurant some time ago and was inspired to create this dish based on […]
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Though I was craving corned beef with all the talk around St. Patrick’s day, I didn’t prepare any. I always enjoy a good Reuben, which is a hot sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, with Russian or Thousand Island dressing and sauerkraut. If I’m making them at home, I usually grill them between slices of […]
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After watching a version of Hells Kitchen on television recently, Bill was hungry for scallops! We see so many delicious foods on the Network but as you’re aware, we don’t have plentiful access to fresh seafood here in Minnesota. We made a trip to Costco last week and by good luck they were hosting their […]
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