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grilled lobster

grilled lobster
I make lobster once in a blue moon.  JJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously.
recently got it in his head that we should grill some up and after a month of talking about it, we finally did it. I wish it was cheap because it is... more please

filets

filets
You can use this rub on any steak.  We like a good ribeye (bone-in) around here too.  I don't like to marinate my steaks because I like the flavor of the beef.  If you let them soak in something for... more please

flank steak and arugula salad

flank steak and arugula salad
I am sure you have all noticed that my recipes are mostly light and healthy.  I tend to eat that way in the summer as I live in sunny southern California and am in a bathing suit every weekend.  It... more please

tomato cucumber salad

tomato cucumber salad
This salad has been a long standing summer favorite in my home.  It is cool and refreshing. Ingredientsone large heirloom tomatoone large cucumber2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon saltseveral grinds of the pepper... more please

sea bass with homemade tomato puree

sea bass with homemade tomato puree
This is one of the tastiest dishes I make.  My guests always leave raving about it.  It is so simple to make and the sauce tastes like it took hours.  You can substitue salmon for the sea bass.  JJJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously.
actually... more please

pecan crusted sea bass

pecan crusted sea bass
4 sea bass filets, 5-8 ounces each1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, unsalted and room temperature2 tablespoons chopped basil1 large clove garlic, finely chopped2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon sugarSqueeze lemon... more please

green heirloom tomato and cucumber salad

green heirloom tomato and cucumber salad
  This salad is not only delicious, it is beautiful. I love all the different shades of green.  I paired it with fried zuchini and a couple of filets last night. The key to this recipe is the balsamic vinegar.  The... more please

grilled pineapple

grilled pineapple
one pineapple, peeled and slice in circles1/4 teaspoon saltthree tablespoons of butter1/2 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon brown sugar2 dashes Tabasco sauceMarinate for one hour.  Grill 2-3 minutes per side over direct medium heat.... more please
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