Jul 17 2008

4 No Name Pecan Crusted Chicken Breasts
4 cups field greens, chopped
2 cups corn, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
12 to 16 Kalamata olives
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
4 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
8 lime wedges
1/2 cup light or regular ranch dressing
Bake chicken according to package directions.

 Place chopped salad greens on plate. Lightly coat greens with 1/2 of the dressing. Arrange cooked chicken, corn, cheese, olives and peppers on top of greens. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over greens. Top with remainder of dressing. Place lime wedges on either side of the salad. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad as desired. Makes 4 servings./Courtesy of No Name and Family Features.

Jul 10 2008

Grilling alla piastra is a classic cooking technique that uses a flat griddle stone over a hot fire.

It’s perfect for flatbreads, scallops, shrimp, mussels, vegetables and more. Batali’s Piastra (new this year from Mario Batali, The Italian Kitchen by Copco) is made from granite to ensure even heat. It’s also double-sided, offering a choice of a griddle or grill. Simply preheat the Piastra on the grill, and you’re ready to cook. 

Jul 3 2008

Red Wine and Garlic Marinated Beef Skewers
3/4 cup Rosemount Pinot Noir
1/3 cup top quality balsamic or olive oil vinaigrette
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed rosemary, basil or herb blend
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 pound boneless beef, cut into very thin bite-size strips
Combine all ingredients except beef in a large resealable plastic bag. Remove 1/4 cup mixture and set aside.

Add beef to marinade; seal bag and chill for several hours or overnight. Thread beef onto skewers and grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side. Place in shallow dish and pour reserved marinade over the top. 

Terri Schichenmeyer  |   OW Contributor
Jun 26 2008

It’s an easy question, the answer of which is probably your Mama, family, maybe a friend or two.

 But what if you had little-or-no family and you knew nobody in your new hometown? Whom do you trust?

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