These pork chops from my friend Rob are amazing. His was the first one I ate in probably 15 years, and oh boy, I was missing out on pure deliciousness for a long time. I got a craving and used his recipe to make them myself, and you should too. The pork chops are brined in a concoction that smells like fall for 12 hours and then seared on a grill. Rob serves his chops with peppers and onions, but … Continue reading
It seems like this is the week of sharing recipes from friends. Cooking these recipes makes me feel like my friends are a little closer, and that is always wonderful. Liz gave me her granola recipe in a beautiful recipe book, and I can’t decide which was a better gift. This granola is the best I’ve ever had. I sprinkle it (more like shovel it) into my morning Greek yogurt, and it’s the best way to start the day. As … Continue reading
One of my wonderful friends, Liz, gave me the sweetest gift. She handmade a whimsical recipe book, and she included recipes from some of the people I love. One of the recipes was for this gazpacho, courtesy of my friend, Susana. Gazpacho is served cold, and it makes a nice treat during the summer. If you need a cute appetizer for a party, consider serving this gazpacho in shot glasses with a grilled shrimp balanced on each glass’ rim. This … Continue reading