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 …