Monday, July 30, 2012

Summer Favorite in Phuket

Thai Style Fish Grilled in Banana Leaves - Catfish fillets marinated in a sultry mix of cumin, garlic, galangal, shallots, chilies, lime juice and coconut milk then wrapped in banana leaves and grilled to a golden perfection. Accompanied here with a cool rice noodle salad to complete the perfect light summer meal.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Tex Meets Mex

Southwestern Citrus Tequila Chicken - Fresh chicken pieces marinated in a tangy mix of garlic, onion, tequila and fresh citrus juice then grilled to a juicy perfection. Served here with a cool fresh vegetable rice salad.

Monday, July 23, 2012

On the Banks of the Lazy Mekong

Vietnamese Goi Tom - A cool mix of cooked prawns, shredded napa cabbage, green mango, Vietnamese mint, holy basil and scallions tossed in a sweet-savory dressing of fish sauce, chili and lime sprinkled with roasted peanuts. A refreshing cool salad for a hot summer day by the river.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Tennessee Tenders

Memphis-Style Barbecue Ribs - Pork spareribs rubbed with a blend of southern spices and slowly grilled to a charred, falling off the bone tenderness. Finger licking good! Served with a carrot-celery slaw and baked beans.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Tropical Treat

Exotic Mango Torte - A light, airy sponge cake layered with a homemade mango jam filling and crowned with fresh mango slices and more mango jam. A tantalizing taste of the tropics.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Georgia On My Mind

Bourbon Peach Pie - The sublime summer treat. Sweet peaches with brown sugar, nutmeg and a splash of bourbon enclosed in a flaky buttery crust and baked to a crispy perfection. The sweetest night in Georgia.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

American All-Star

The NY State of Mind Burger. A grilled hand-made meat patty of ground beef and pork, shiitake mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and garlic sandwiched in a sesame bun and topped with crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Serve with creamy homemade potato salad and grilled corn on the cob.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

From the French Countryside

Quiche des Legumes - Tasty vegetable quiche made with bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, eggs, cream and Gruyere cheese then baked in a tender flaky crust and ready to serve. Formidable!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Texas Rodeo Star

A Tex-Mex specialty - Turkey cutlets and Corn Salsa. Fresh turkey cutlets rubbed with a spicy mix of chili powder, garlic, salt, pepper, honey, Dijon mustard and lime juice. Pan-fried to a golden tenderness then topped with a fresh corn, sweet pepper and scallion salsa. Serve with home fries on the side.