Dinner

Easy and quick dinner ideas to help you get a healthy dinner on the table fast!

What Is a Cast Iron Pan And How Do I Use One?

What Is a Cast Iron Pan And How Do I Use One?

  What Is a Cast Iron Pan And How Do I Use One?    These pans are a versatile tool that every kitchen should benefit from. These pans are designed to last generations and are quite easy to maintain, with just a few tips.  …

Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit I am a huge fan of fresh, powdered, or preserved garlic and always look for ways to use it in cooking. If this sounds like you, this garlic confit recipe is for you.  Garlic confit is a classic French garlic preservative that is…

Lemon Fried Chicken

Lemon Fried Chicken

It has been a monumental week for me.  My friends had a baby, I received some great news about my sailing career, and I got to enjoy the weekend with my father. So, I decided to celebrate, JP style. I dug up a killer recipe…

Grilled Lobster Tails

Grilled Lobster Tails

        I had the distinct pleasure of grilling lobster tails last night with my father. Wow! What a treat! I grilled them in aluminum foil brushed with butter and herbs, and of course, Old Bay Seasoning, in order to soak up all…

Blueberry Jalepeno Cornbread

I am really excited about this recipe. It’s not always the big discoveries that make cooking fun for me. I’ve been experimenting for a while with fresh bread and cornbread recipes, looking for something unique. Jalepenos work well with strawberries because of the acid to…

Spaetzle Mac & Cheese

Homemade Spaetzle is easy to make and is a crowd-pleaser.To shape the noodles, you can either use a perforated pan to push the dough through or use a spaetzle maker. The spaetzle maker I own looks like a cheese grater with a small compartment on…