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acai

Acai Berry

Actually a fairly new discovery – found in Brazil in 1999.   According to the hype, they have –  *  as much calcium as milk,  *  more antioxidants than blueberries,  *  more nutrients than a multi-vitamin,  *  and deliver a caffeine-like energy boost.   And the taste will remind you of chocolate & cherries.   Now…

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grilled peppers

Basic Grilled Peppers

    While you wait for your grill to die down and be ready for that great steak, you can throw on red, green, ancho, Anaheim, or poblano peppers to char.   Char them until they are black and crackly all over.   Remove them from grill and place in a paper bag to steam…

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cooking

Barbecue Sauce

    Make your own Barbecue Sauce   ¼ cup ketchup 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon ready made white horseradish 2 teaspoons firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon black pepper   In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, horseradish, brown sugar, garlic and thyme. Mix…

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barbequed chicken breasts

Barbecued Chicken Breasts

 Preheat broiler, or grill.   Brush tops of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with barbecue sauce – just enough to glaze.   Place in foil lined broiler pan or grill rack.   Brush other side with sauce – again, just enough to glaze.   Broil or grill 3 inches from heat, basting with sauce, until no longer…

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barbequed chicken breasts

Barbecued Chicken Breasts

 Preheat broiler, or grill.   Brush tops of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with barbecue sauce – just enough to glaze.   Place in foil lined broiler pan or grill rack.   Brush other side with sauce – again, just enough to glaze.   Broil or grill 3 inches from heat, basting with sauce, until no longer…

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barbeque chicken

Barbecued Bistro Chicken

  6 boneless chicken breasts ½ cup teriyaki baste & glaze sauce 2 Tablespoons burgundy wine 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Combine remaining ingredients. Place chicken on heated grill. Cook 12 to 14 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink…

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