Tag: Food & Wine

Cocktail Party for 10!

Cocktail Party for 10!

As many of you know, Tim and I started an online advertising company a couple of years ago.  It’s been quite an adventure!  We’ve been lucky enough to assemble a great team.  On Monday night, we had a party at our apartment for the AdBuyer.com 

Mark Bittman's Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Mark Bittman's Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

My friend Judy made this recipe several years ago.  I really enjoyed it and have made it for many dinner guests since! I love skirt steak and, as you know, I love a little spice so this is a great combination for me.  The chimichurri 

Mexican Spice-Rubbed Rib Eyes with Lime Butter

Mexican Spice-Rubbed Rib Eyes with Lime Butter

A short post tonight… Here’s a great spicy steak rub!  Not much to modify here — although I would make sure to use some kosher salt. We served the steak with corn and a slaw similar to the one from Tostada Night.  A nice summer 

Grilled Pound Cake with Mexican Chocolate Sauce and Tropical Fruit

Grilled Pound Cake with Mexican Chocolate Sauce and Tropical Fruit

Looking for a truly decadent summer dessert?  Look no further than grilled pound caked topped with delicious mango and papaya drizzled in a rich Mexican chocolate and topped with homemade whipped cream. What a wonderful combination of flavors and textures!  I love the rich chocolate 

Tostada Night: Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tostadas

Tostada Night: Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tostadas

I’ve been on a little respite from blogging.  I have done a fair bit of cooking recently but have been a bit busy so haven’t blogged in a week!  I’ll catch you up this week! Tonight I went to the grocery store intending to make 

Summer Barbecue Menu: Kebabs, Corn, Salad, and a Blueberry Tart!

Summer Barbecue Menu: Kebabs, Corn, Salad, and a Blueberry Tart!

As I mentioned earlier we had some friends up to the Berkshires this weekend.  I decided that we would do two different types of kebabs, a salad, and — my summer favorite — grilled corn for dinner on Saturday.  We finished the meal with a 

Shrimp Kebabs! Ginger-Garlic Shrimp with Tangy Tomato Sauce

Shrimp Kebabs! Ginger-Garlic Shrimp with Tangy Tomato Sauce

I think the chicken kebabs stole the show but the shrimp were also delicious!  The marinade gave the shrimp a delicious flavor that was good enough to stand on its own without the Tangy Tomato Sauce.  Although I really enjoyed the chutney-like dipping sauce! The 

Summer Desserts: Honeyed Yogurt & Blueberry Tart with Ginger Crust

Summer Desserts: Honeyed Yogurt & Blueberry Tart with Ginger Crust

Here is a delicious (and healthy) blueberry tart recipe. I made a few modification partly because of the ingredients I had on hand and partly because I thought it would taste good! I only had whole wheat graham crackers on hand so I doubled the 

Bridal Shower Luncheon: Summer Salads Galore!

Bridal Shower Luncheon: Summer Salads Galore!

On Saturday, my mom and I hosted a bridal shower for 25 in honor of Tricia — my oldest friend.  The shower was at the bride’s parents house in beautiful Spring Lake, NJ. My mom and I cooked all the dishes — an array of 

The Weeknight Gourmet's 100th Post!

The Weeknight Gourmet's 100th Post!

I started this cooking blog one night in late January and really wasn’t sure how it would be received or if I’d enjoy writing it. I have been pleasantly surprised by the positive reception from my readers and how much I enjoy communicating my culinary