Always looking to try something new, I caught a recent Food Network episode of Cooking with the Neely’s. The thing that caught my eye the most was this simple and straight-forward sweet potato recipe.

The absolutely best fall recipe I have. Period. A bit more labor intensive than most others on this site but well worth the effort.

To many folks, cilantro tastes like soap. Personally, I dig it. Even those who do not like cilantro will enjoy this slightly sweet lime cilantro vinaigrette. It goes together quickly in a blender. If you do not have white wine vinegar, substitute plain white vinegar.

Several years ago, Nicole and I hosted our first backyard party. We served these steaks as a tribute to fire. This very tasty marinade has some serious heat. Be respectful.

I got this recipe from a former co-worker and friend, Adam Sullivan. I couldn’t believe that a turkey burger would EVAR taste good. I’m glad to say I was wrong. Way wrong. These burgers are delicious beyond description. Period.

Want to really knock it out of the backyard grilling ballpark… go exotic with this simple sliders recipe that uses ground Llama.

This is a coleslaw I use for my pulled pork sandwiches. Its very easy to make and keeps well.

A perfect companion to the most famousest salsa evar! This guacamole is easy and open to wild interpretations.

While we were a little late in getting to our Second Sunday Supper this month… the results were well worth the wait. A soft risotto with a delicate cream sauce is a wonderful compliment to the seafood. The Second Sunday Supper series is part of a Xmas present I put together for Nicole which consisted of six recipes with wines purchased to compliment each recipe. Every second Sunday, we make sure we find time to sit down and prepare a nice meal. Sometimes together, sometimes not. This time… it was all Nicole. And it was all delicious.

Sometimes, the simplest things are the best things. This is a fool-proof chicken marinade.