Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad with Mango and Goat Cheese

I was looking for a new way to grill chicken and I came across a recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken and I was intrigued by the ingredients and decided to try it out.  My first bite of the chicken was packed with flavor and had an lasting heat sensation.  Time is the most important aspect…

Tandoori Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower

Tandoori chicken is one of my most favorite dishes!!  It is incredibly versatile and can be used with a variety of dishes.  The spices are incredibly fragrant and warming and soak into the meat in a wonderful way.  I do not make a traditional tandoori chicken because I use boneless chicken instead of bone-in chicken,…

French Onion Soup Burgers

Burgers are the perfect balance between meat, cheese, bread and a small amount of veggies.  French Onion Soup burgers add a splash of decadence to an already delicious meal.  There is a special spot in my heart that I hold for Gruyere cheese and any time I get to add it to a meal, it…

Grilled Figs with Mascarpone Cream and Cherries

I had a similar dish when I was in New Orleans and it blew my mind.  I had never had figs before, other than a Fig Newton, and I loved everything about them.  The dish I had was sweet, savory and very filling.  As soon as I got back from my trip I knew I…

Grilled Swordfish with Citrus Pesto

Fish has always been a staple in my diet, I try and eat it one to two times a week for dinner.  Fish can be a light dish that does not feel like it just sits in your stomach for hours.  I tend to cook salmon, trout or cod but was given a special request…

Smokey, Delicious, BBQ Ribs

There is nothing more satisfying then picking up a saucy and sweet BBQ rib and watching the meat fall right off the bone.  The anticipation of picking up that meat and having the flavors burst on your tongue…there is nothing better!  I was always drawn to the comfort foods and wanted to learn the techniques…

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Burgers

One of my first memories is when I was six years old and my mother told me that we were going to eat frog legs for dinner.  I remember sitting down at our favorite French restaurant with eyes wide open and staring at the frog legs on my plate.  I honestly cannot remember if I…

Entering the world of Pork

This is my first ever official blog post! I have had a love for food for as long as I can remember and always love to take pictures of dishes that I have eaten and made.  This is my place to share some of the amazing tastes that I have sampled. We have had a…