February 23, 2012

February 22, 2012

Plantain Chips with Chimichurri

Appetizer Recipe: Plantain Chips with Chimichurri

Instead of tortilla chips and salsa, try Plantain Chips with Chimichurri as an appetizer to kick off a Latin themed meal. The subtly sweet plantain chip makes a nice pairing with the olive oil-based South American sauce and its flavors of garlic and Italian parsley. Double the recipe if you plan to grill a steak [...]

February 17, 2012

Party Thyme Quick Tip: Entertaining & Pets

Pepper Entertaining and the family dog

Is your four-legged family member the type to enthusiastically greet guests with a big, hairy, drool-y kiss? Hard as it might be to hear it, not all your guests think adorable Puppy is as cute and lovable as you do! So when you have people over, be sure to prep Puppy too. Take her on [...]

February 13, 2012

Braised Lamb Shanks with Tomatoes & Red Wine

braised lamb entree recipe

Hearty and rich, braises are the perfect meal for a cold wintry night. You will love the intoxicating aromas that fill the house during the slow cooking of this recipe. Of course you are going to want to serve the shank atop a starchy carb like mashed potatoes or polenta that will absorb the rich [...]

February 10, 2012

Party Thyme Quick Tip: Occupying the Kids at Family Gatherings

When having a family party or get-together make sure there’s plenty to keep the kids occupied. And I’m not talking tv. (At least not until later!) Keep it low-key and simple with the goal of keeping them active and, preferably, outside. Balls are a necessity: soccer or football in the yard or basketball if you’ve [...]

February 8, 2012

Thyme-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Shallot Compote

pork entree recipes

Now’s about the time folks start conveniently forgetting those New Year’s resolutions about eating healthy. Need some inspiration? Michelle Dudash, registered dietitian and a Cordon Bleu-certified chef has created this pork tenderloin recipe to ensure healthy eating remains tasty, satisfying and never boring. Sure everyone knows to choose lean cuts of poultry or fish when [...]