Archive for April, 2010

Broiled Oysters with Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade

Friday, April 9th, 2010

These are inspired by an appetizer I had at Anthony's in Everett for our anniversary dinner back on March 25th. I got a raw oyster sampler and a pair of "barbecue oysters" that were both just wonderful. The oyster sampler was so much fun. I got to ...

Beef and Bean Burritos

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Another re-post from early in the blog with a new and improved picture. These appear in our dinner menu at least once every couple weeks - they're just so easy and flavorful, not to mention fast. All great qualities for a weeknight meal! Beef and Bean Burritos Serves 4 1 lb ...

Roasted Rack of Lamb

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

For our Easter dinner, I roasted a small rack of lamb that I got at Costco. They have great high quality meat for a steal, and while most things we can't use up fast enough, the lamb comes in perfect quantities. Tender lamb really requires just the simplest ...

Italian Smoked Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

This is a variation on my chicken bruschetta, just using a pound of smoked sausage instead of chicken. I do prefer the chicken version, but this is a nice change of pace. I made this for lunch today, with leftovers to take to work for lunches. Italian Smoked Sausage ...