Easter is this Sunday and many families will celebrate this Holiday with lamb. If some of you are trying this for the first time I wanted to give you some tips that have been passed on to me by customers that have been making lamb for many years. Roasted Semi-Boneless Leg of Lamb 6 to 8 pound Semi-Boneless Leg of Lamb (available at your local meat market) 1/2 cup lemon juice, plus 2 Tablespoons 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup…
I am in a bit of a quandary. We have just returned from Mexico so what should be very warm for March 1st seems a little chilly to me. I know there is not a lot of sympathy out there. I also don’t know what to cook. It feels like grilling weather one day, and cold enough for chili the next. I thought I would keep with the Mexican theme and cook up some Fajitas. I am using beautiful red,…
Today we had a great adventure. We went to a Farmers’ Market in Jarretaderas. This is a neighboring colony to Nuevo Vallarta. They have their market every Tuesday and it brings everyone together. I enjoyed watching the locals pick out their tomatoes, limes and pineapples. The items we purchased included avocados, peppers, onions, pineapples, tomatoes, bananas, mangos, jalapeños, cilantro, strawberries and lettuce. We love to make salsa, guacamole, and fresh salads while we are on vacation. If you have the…
Superbowl is Sunday. Maybe you have forgotten or maybe you are caught up in the frenzy–either way, good eats are a necessary part of the ritual. Wings are always a popular choice, and I am going to show you how to cook them so you are relaxed and able to enjoy the party. Super Wings 5 pounds of whole wings (cut off the tips and discard, cut the remainder into 2 pieces) or 5 pounds of Party Wings available at…