We have been grubbing on fresh corn this summer, and I do not remember it being this juicy and sweet in previous summers. Every kernel is packed with this sweetness that pops in your mouth with each bite. Kind of heavenly in a food sort of way. One of my favorite ways to enjoy summer …
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I love the idea of Sunday Supper. When I say that, it could be a meal as simple as a bowl of noodles, or as complicated as making gnocchi at home. There is something to be said about a simple Sunday Supper. I like to make a meal that can be shared just the two …
I kind of have a thing for fungi. Lucky for us, as mushrooms are readily available in our neighborhood markets. One of the things that I adore about mushrooms is how versatile an ingredient they are. They can be used in recipes from breakfast to dessert. I often toss in meaty mushrooms to replace a …
This recipe for grilled herbed shrimp skewers was inspired by a recipe that our friend Evelyn makes; it is a summertime classic. The only difference between our recipes and her’s is the fresh herbs that were used. Evelyn uses a mixture of basil and parsley, we took things South of the Border by using cilantro …
This recipe for Quick and Easy Festive Flatbread is a quick dinner recipe, and it is so flavorful. It will please even the pickiest eaters. The is another recipe that I recently developed for Old El Paso. This flatbread is smothered with spicy enchilada sauce, traditional re-fried beans and loads of fresh veggies yellow corn, spicy …
Things are getting zippy over at the Back Burner as we share recipes made with gingerbread. Now don’t panic as I did not make beef Wellington wrapped in gingerbread. Instead, I made these Crispy Ginger Chicken Spring Rolls. They are bursting with flavor by using moist chicken thighs, loads of fresh ginger, cilantro, green onions, …