Slow grilled Sirloin Tip Roast

John Priske of Fountain Prairie Farms talked me into buying a sirloin tip roast.   It is a beautiful cut of meat that I hadn’t cooked before.  He showed me other steaks from the same spot.  They had gorgeous marbling so I thought it would be a good cut served rare to medium-rare off the … Continue reading

Oops – forgot the film moment

So – a bit of a mistake Saturday night – I forgot to put the memory card back in my camera.  I shot some lovely pictures of the Market Dinner I made but they are all in my memory and none in my computer.  The picture of the butterfly that has been hanging out with … Continue reading

Chilled Asparagus Soup

We hit 92°F yesterday so dinner called for something chilled to beat the heat.  Chilled asparagus soup made for a cool, clean and refreshing dinner on a hot May day.  The soup was garnished with blanched asparagus tips, chive blossoms and sour cream.  It was served with a cheese board of local cheeses:  Hidden Springs … Continue reading

Grilled Trout with Lime and Thyme compound butter

Tonight’s dinner was trout, simply prepared and grilled on the barbecue; served with a quick lime, thyme and garlic compound butter.  The side dishes were grilled asparagus (easy and delicious) and oven chips. Recipe: Grilled Trout with Compound butter and Grilled Asparagus Summary: This is a quick and easy dinner that is great for a beautiful … Continue reading

Grilled Tomatoes 3 Ways – quick, easy, delicious

Grilling tomatoes is a great way to make a side dish or a quick sauce.   Roasting brings out the sweetness in the tomatoes and softens the flesh.  The smoke from the grill adds a wonderful depth to their flavor.  You can fill them with herbs, breadcrumbs, cheese or grill them whole.   It is … Continue reading

Two Pizza – Spinach and Feta & Tomato Basil

Last night’s dinner was quick and easy.  Homemade pizza is a great dinner to make on a week night.  You put the dough on to rise in the morning (or overnight in the fridge).  It takes about 30 minutes to make and bake the pizzas when you are ready to eat.  Our pizzas are much … Continue reading

Beef Tenderloin Tips with Rosemary Salt and Morels

This is quick dinner that uses the inexpensive ends of the very expensive beef tenderloin.  The entrée is very quick to prepare and very yummy.  The rosemary salt is easy to make and a great way to extend the life of a fresh herb.  I served this over roasted winter squash puree with green beans … Continue reading

Penne with Broiled Tomatoes and Spinach

A quick meal where the sweetness of tomatoes and caramelized onions is balanced by the earthy greens of spinach and the saltiness of bacon. Recipe: Penne with Broiled Tomatoes, Spinach, Onion and Bacon Summary: A quick pasta dish that uses cherry tomatoes and large leaf spinach. Prep Time: 30 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 8 oz … Continue reading

Asparagus with Poached Eggs

This recipe makes a quick dinner or brunch.  The sweet earthy flavors of asparagus go wonderfully with poached eggs.  The dish is served with an “italian salsa” of tomato, shallots and herbs.  Serve it with some toasted rustic bread or crostini. Recipe: Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Italian Salsa Summary: Steamed or grilled asparagus served … Continue reading

Arugula and Apricot salad with lemon dressing

This is a very refreshing salad that is a great side dish to seafood.  Spicy arugula is dressed lightly in a lemon dressing.  The salad is topped with sliced apricots and toasted pine nuts. Recipe: Arugula Salad with Apricots, Pine Nuts and Lemon Dressing Ingredients 4 good handfuls of Arugula – washed and dried 4 … Continue reading