Summer Cocktails: Tequila & Thyme Lemonade

 Thyme for a tequila cocktail.  A little sugar, lots of lemon, a bit of thyme and tequila muddled together in a tasty little drink. Find Out if Tequila is a Stimulant SIZE: Makes 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS: 3 thyme sprigs 2 tsp superfine sugar 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 lemon wedges 3 oz silver tequila 1 oz cold water […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Balsamic Glaze & Pancetta

Think you’re not a fan of brussels sprouts?  Think again.  Prepared with pancetta (or bacon) and roasted with balsamic vinegar will undoubtedly change your mind.  Still not buying it?  How about a little fresh thyme thrown in?   Now...

Charred Corn Salad w/ Basil & Tomatoes

Summertime in a side dish of farm fresh veggies. Grilled/charred corn mixed with tomatoes, onions, basil and thyme are even tastier with a bit of lime juice. Goes with everything.

Roasted Ratatouille Lasagna

This lasagna dish is loaded with flavor and meat-free. Here are 3 Ways to Make it Faster: • Use no-boil lasagna noodles. • Roast the vegetables for a short time to speed-up the process of assembling this dish. • Use your favorite jarred...

Pork & Sage Meatballs

I found this recipe on thekitchn.com… a favorite food website of mine. This quote, directly from the site, is why I’d decided to give these meatballs a try. As a result, you lucky Tips followers are now equally as enlightened,...

Grilled Octopus with Garlic, Lemon and Thyme

I was so inspired by Chef Jonathon Sawyer’s win on Chopped Grill Masters with his Grilled Octopus that I had to look up a recipe to try…minus the fruit pops. So if you’re feeling a bit adventurous and have some time to kill, try this recipe from The New York Times.

Grilled Cheese All Grown-Up

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese?  Seems to be the trend in various cooking publications as well.  Below I’ve listed 3 suggestions but check out these sites to give you even more inspiration… grilled cheese...

Maple Glazed Pork Chops

A quick, easy and tasty entree from honestcooking.com. Sweet yet savory chops, as shown in the photo with sides of roasted baby new potatoes and a mixed green salad.

Fresh Corn Galette w/Zucchini, Thyme, & Goat Cheese

Potatoes w/Bacon & Onion

Potatoes boiled in chicken broth and seasonings raises the stock of your average tuber.  Throw it into caramelized onions and bacon, and now you are talking crazy tantalizing taters.