Strawberry Daiquiri
A quick, easy rum-based blended cocktail with fresh strawberries, lime juice, and triple sec. Perfect for warm weather gathering. Just toss everything in a blender and enjoy a taste of the tropics.
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Asian Beef Kabobs
Asian beef kabobs recipe with hoisin marinade. Grilled beef sirloin with broccoli, water chestnuts, peppers, and onions. Perfect served over steamed rice.
Stir-Fried Chicken Chow Mein
Stir-fried chicken chow mein with broccoli, peppers, onions and mushrooms. Fast, easy, and incredibly delicious. Made with mirin, soy sauce, and ginger for authentic Asian flavor.
Savory Reviews 1 Year Anniversary
It has been one year of posts, quips and some downright fatty and amazing foods. We have seen everything from Chicken Fried Bacon to Bacon Pancakes to the recreation of the Domino’s Bread Bowl Pasta. I decided to post some cool statistics. Most popular posts, number of impressions, most popular search term, etc. Top Ten…
What to do this Weekend in DC
Cherry Blossoms All Weekend The Cherry Blossoms are starting to bloom in DC. Head down to the National Mall and then head toward the Tidal Basin. The Jefferson Memorial is the best place to get a nice picture of the whole basin. If you are not interested in seeing the whole National Mall and want…
Sweet and Tangy Memphis Style BBQ Sauce
I am always on the look out for new sauce recipes. This past weekend I dusted off the smoker and made some pulled pork. Dana’s family was in town and her Dad said he was a fan of Memphis style sauces. So I went around the interwebs and found this one. It was quick and…
Vodka Lemon Sorbet
Vodka lemon sorbet cocktail recipe – refreshing and light. Easy to make with homemade lemon sorbet and quality vodka. Perfect for summer entertaining.
Macaroni Salad Part Deux
A couple of months ago I tackled Pizza Hut’s Macaroni Salad. I was off by a bit and I finally tried it again. The salad was close, but it needed just a few flavor enhancements to make it perfect. I tried the macaroni salad ten times and finally figured out the secret ingredient that makes…
The Colonel’s Coleslaw
Recreate the Colonel’s famous KFC coleslaw at home with this copycat recipe. Finely diced cabbage and carrots in a creamy mayo dressing — the secret is in the dice. Perfect for barbecues and summer cookouts.
Baked Manicotti
I was looking for a meat free dish the other day and Dana suggested manicotti. I have had this stuffed shell dish, but have never attempted to make it. So here is my attempt and ultimate success. They were delicious. The cheese and spinach stuffing was the best. Served with a basic marinara these manicotti…
It is that time of year – Sign up for CSA
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a popular way for consumers to get their produce. What is it? Well a CSA is basically like buying a share in a farm. In return for your payment you get a portion of the produce in return. This type of system is beneficial for both the farmer and the…
Panzanella Skewers with Sherry Vinaigrette
I am always looking for a new way to spice up a salad. So when I came across this recipe, I knew I had a winner. Grilled tomatoes and bread served over a nice green salad. The smokiness of grilled tomatoes and bread add a unique flavor to this salad.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Shot of Jamo
There is nothing more fitting on this Holiday of Holiday’s than a shot of Jameson. So lets have a little history lesson. St. Patrick is commonly known as the patron saint of Ireland. Starting out as a Christian holiday this day of feast has become a more secular holiday celebrating Ireland as a whole. Shamrocks…
St. Patrick’s Day Irishfetti Cupcakes
With the greatest holiday in the world approaching, Dana and I decided to make homemade Irishfetti cupcakes. These are similar to those oh-so-fun-fetti cupcakes that you buy in the store, but they are homemade and loaded with shamrock sprinkles. Yep, a nice white cake full of white and green shamrock sprinkles. Granted this recipe works…
Stuffed Flank Steak
Stuffed flank steak with roasted peppers and feta cheese. Butterfly the steak, fill with Greek-inspired filling, roll and grill over indirect heat. Easy, impressive, and delicious.
What to do in DC – St. Patrick’s Day Edition
Since next week is the greatest holiday of the year, I decided to compile a list of the Irish Pubs in DC. There are a ton of pubs in the area and you want to be able to have the best holiday possible. So I have broken down Northern Virginia and DC and have come…
Strawberry Sorbet
Strawberry sorbet recipe with fresh strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup. Easy homemade frozen dessert made in an ice cream maker.
Irish Car Bomb
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching. I used to work in an Irish Pub in Milwaukee and at about this time every year, we started to sell thousands of Irish Car Bombs. It is a mixture of Irish Stout beer, Irish whiskey and Irish cream. Together it makes a great creamy drop shot. Yep, this…
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Last week I made a pot roast and it needed a few sides. So I searched the internet to find a couple of sides to serve along with the roast. One was the Roasted Cauliflower that I posted about last week. Today I am posting about some exquisitely creamy, garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes. So tasty…
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Homemade strawberry freezer jam made with fresh berries and pectin. Perfect for toast, pastries, and baking. Easy recipe that stays fresh for up to a year in the freezer.
