Here is a really simple method for cooking Creole style blackened catfish on the grill. One benefit of cooking the fish in a pan on the outdoor grill is that you won’t set off the smoke alarms indoors. Ingredients: 2-4 catfish fillets, patted dry with paper towels - figure one fillet per person ½ cup butter, melted 2 Tbsp (or more to taste) Creole seasoning such as … [Read more...]
The Comforts of Home – Global Comfort Food Recipes for the Home Cook
As I’m sure is the case with many Utah Bites readers, I’ve been spending a lot more time in my kitchen lately. That’s partly out of necessity since it was impossible to eat out in restaurants during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. But I’m also choosing not to spend very much time in restaurants these days, even though some have reopened. I just feel safer at … [Read more...]
Bison Tacos
I really love tacos and I love that flavor of lean bison meat. So, this bison taco recipe was a no-brainer. Of course, you could use ground beef if you’d prefer. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb. ground bison meat (or substitute lean ground beef) 1/2 onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp mild red chile powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp … [Read more...]
Duck Confit Tagliatelle
There are few things I love more than duck confit. And, I also love pasta. So, I put the two together for this recipe: Tagliatelle with duck confit. It’s a winner. Ingredients: 1-2 prepared duck confit legs ¼ cup duck fat or olive oil 1 shallot, peeled and minced 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves, minced 1 cup chicken or … [Read more...]
Greek-Style Pork Souvlaki Skewers
I really love Greek-style pork souvlaki and this recipe is a great one for summer grilling. I suggest serving the souvlaki on pita bread with store bought tzatziki sauce or your favorite hot sauce. I confess to eating my souvlaki with Tabasco sauce. Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs. boneless pork loin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup olive … [Read more...]
One Pot Roasted Chicken
This method of oven roasting a whole chicken in a well-sealed pot makes for an incredibly juicy, tender chicken with natural pan jus. It’s one of my favorite recipes. Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken — 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 2 tsp kosher salt 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped 1 small carrot, roughly chopped … [Read more...]
Classic Caprese Salad
One of the simplest summertime dishes I can think of is also one of the most delicious: Caprese salad, which originated on Capri in the Italian region of Campania. The red, green and white colors of a classic Caprese salad represent the colors of the Italian flag. And, unlike in this country, no self-respecting Italian would even THINK about putting balsamic vinegar on a … [Read more...]
Green Curry Beef Kebabs with Crispy Basil
If you’re thinking about firing up the grill for this 4th of July, here is an Asian spin on beef kebabs with Thai-style green curry paste and crispy fried basil. Note that this recipe is for two servings of two skewers each. Simply increase the amounts for additional servings. Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless beef such as tenderloin or ribeye, cut into bite-size pieces ¼ … [Read more...]
Crispy Catfish Fry
I love the Southern tradition of the Friday (or Saturday) night fish fry. Here is a recipe for super crispy fried fish that uses a cornmeal coating rather than a flour-based batter. Try it and I think you’ll love it. Even kids really like the crisp, crunchy fish nuggets. Ingredients: 1 cup whole buttermilk 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp hot sauce, such as … [Read more...]
Foolproof Bake & Grill BBQ Chicken
Most of us have encountered problems with BBQ chicken on the grill. Too often, the skin burns and oozes fat onto the fire causing flare ups and more burning. By the time the chicken is cooked through enough to eat, it usually looks like a burnt mess. Here’s an easy solution: I cook the chicken first in the oven, and then just finish it off on the grill. The result is juicy, … [Read more...]
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