Prepared: June 28, 2018 The kids are more “vegetarian-ish” than vegetarian. Fish is on their menu; so we picked up a salmon filet for a nice summer meal on the deck. Now, I imagine everyone with a grill has done cedar planked salmon, so I’ll keep this brief. Most importantly make sure you have a… Continue reading Cedar Planked Salmon
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Red Beans and Rice
June 10, 2018 My plan was to grill some chicken thighs using an updated method and recipe. But we got a weekend of Rose Festival Rain. I have friends who are avid grillers and rain won’t slow them down. Me, I’m a take-what-nature-gives-me kind of guy. I had a pound of Rancho Gordo red beans… Continue reading Red Beans and Rice
Rancho Gordo Pinto Beans
May 28, 2018 As I went through my blog spring cleaning last week, I was struck by just how many posts I have on pinto beans and chicken stock. Surely, I don’t need yet another bean post, do I? Oh, yes I do. A month or so as I was searching for Santa Maria Pinquito… Continue reading Rancho Gordo Pinto Beans
Black Beans in Pressure Cooker
I’ve cooked black beans and rice a couple of times using an America’s Test Kitchen [this used to be free – now maybe not.] recipe: in January 2017 and originally in May 2013. In that dish the rice takes a big part of the stage – and it’s a long cook in a Dutch oven;… Continue reading Black Beans in Pressure Cooker
Pinto Beans
April 15, 2017 I know I’ve blogged about pinto and refried beans a lot this winter and early spring – but I’ve just been so happy about my results. Plus I got a new flash modifier for my camera this week and the new Instant Pot IP-Duo 60 Plus pressure cooker; so I knew I… Continue reading Pinto Beans
