Serves 8 If you’ve never made an old fashioned pineapple upside down cake from scratch, you are really missing something delicious. You will need a 10-inch cast iron skillet or other 10-inch oven-proof skillet or round cake pan for this recipe. What you’ll need 2/3 cup unsalted butter, divided […]
Shaved Zucchini and Herb Salad with Parmesan
Serves 4 For those who grow their own zucchini, here is something try for a refreshing change! A mandolin works well for this, but if you don’t have one, just use potato peeler and slice the zucchini in very thin ribbons from top to bottom. What you’ll need 2 […]
Steak Diane al la Dee
Dee’s Steak Diane There are many recipes out there for Steak Diane. If you have never tried it, you’ve missed something! I have adapted my recipe through the years to suit my tastes. A splash of Madeira wine or Port puts it over the top. If you’re going to eat […]
Pepper Shrimp in Peanut Sauce
Pepper Shrimp in Peanut Sauce What you’ll need: 1 lb. shrimp in shells 8 oz. linguine or long-grain rice ½ cup water ¼ cup orange marmalade 2 Tablespoons tamari or light soy sauce 2 Tablespoons peanut butter 2 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste 1 […]
La Ratatouille de Dee
If you have a garden, you likely have lots of great veggies in mid to late summer. Here is a rich, delicious way to use them that’s also healthy. The fresh herbs really make the flavors pop! Ratatouille is a French veggie stew – things always sound better in French!! La […]
Grilled Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
Try a new way to serve a burger. Healthful and scrumptious! Grilled Mediterranean Turkey Burgers Serves 4 What you’ll need: ½ cup panko ¼ cup (1 oz.) crumbled feta cheese 1 Tablespoon minced red onion 2 Tablespoons commercial or homemade basil pesto ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly grated […]
Tzatzeki Cucumber Dip
The word tzatzeki has origins in Turkey and Armenia and is the Greek name for this delicious dip. Actually, Tzatzeki can be either an appetizer, side dish or cold soup. Variations of tzatzeki are served in Turkey, Armenia, The Balkans, Cyprus, The Middle East and even Poland! What You’ll […]
Ginger Marinated Tuna with Wasabi Butter
Dee’s Ginger Marinated Tuna with Wasabi Butter Because tuna is so meaty and lean and this marinade has sugar in it, the fish will want to stick to the grill. To help prevent this, make sure the cooking surface is clean and hot. Drizzling the fish with olive oil […]
Ancho Barbeque Sauce
Try making your own homemade BBQ sauce. You know what you’re getting and you can flavor to your personal taste. Enjoy this creation! Ancho Barbeque Sauce What you’ll need: 3 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cups diced onion 7 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup […]
Grilled Coconut Shrimp
Dee’s Grilled Coconut Shrimp A unique, quick and delicious coconut shrimp without the frying! What you’ll need: ½ cup organic coconut milk ¼ cup light brown sugar 2 Tablespoons honey whiskey or spiced rum 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1 pound jumbo shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined […]
