Cilantro Lime Butter

A wonderful addition to corn or steak! INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter substitute at room temperature 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lime zest 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice Coarse salt and ground pepper OPTIONAL 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (night shade) INSTRUCTIONS: Let butter sit until it reaches room temperature…

Cilantro Lime Grilled Corn

INGREDIENTS: 4 ears corn 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter substitute at room temperature 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lime zest 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice Coarse salt and ground pepper OPTIONAL 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (night shade) INSTRUCTIONS: Soak  whole corn in salted water for 30 minutes. This prevents husks…

Strawberry & Honey Salad

Summer offers a simple delicious bounty.  Here is an 5 minute side dish that is sure to please! INGREDIENTS: 1 quart of strawberries, capped and sliced 1/4 cup of fresh mint 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 3 Tablespoons of honey INSTRUCTIONS: Combine ingredients and allow to marry for 30 minutes. Collect your culinary bows  

Flower Salad

I first discovered edible flowers in Hawaii.  I submit that nothing turns a plain salad into an event like flower petals.  This is less a recipe and more of a concept.  Any mix of green and anything from the list below.  I love a light lemon vinaigrette,  poppy seed or raspberry dressing. Edible Flowers: Calendula…

Orange Beef Stir Fry

Part of the beauty of this dish is that is showcases low cost beef, turning it into a star.  The marinade has plenty of acidity to tenderize normally tough stew meat.  Any vegetables will do but here are my favorites.  It is helpful to remember that while baking is science.. cooking is art.  A dash…