Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon dried ground ancho chile (or 1 tablespoon chili powder) 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons sugar four cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 1/2 pounds flank steak (about 1 whole flank steak) 1/3 […]

Ingredients 3 to 4 romaine hearts 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar (or cider vinegar) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs) 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper Directions Prep the romaine hearts—pull off any old leaves. Chop off the top […]

Ingredients ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice (about 1 medium orange for the juice, we like Valencia) 1 medium orange for garnish 2 tablespoons of Michigan honey 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 (1 – 3 pound) salmon fillet from Joe’s Meat and […]

Ingredients Serves 4 – 6 people 4 -5 lbs Western style country pork ribs 1 (18 ounce) Open Pit barbecue sauce (or use your favorite) 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Place all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours Meat will start to fall off the bone!

⁃    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing ⁃    1 pound lean ground lamb or use leftover lamb slices ⁃    1 tablespoon very finely chopped oregano ⁃    3 garlic cloves, minced ⁃    Salt and freshly ground pepper ⁃    1 cup whole milk yogurt ⁃    3 scallions, thinly sliced ⁃    1 medium seedless cucumber […]

It looks like the weather is finally taking a turn towards Spring. Today’s supposed to be a glorious, sunny 61 degrees!  Monday’s are hectic since it’s the beginning of the week; back to work, back to school can make for a harried Monday dinner table. This recipe is quick to prepare and is really flavorful. […]

Sunday’s are great days for baking. Lately, I’ve been tinkering with a lower fat, reduced sugar recipe for muffins. I’ve come up with two – a deep chocolate chunk flavor that tastes more like a cupcake than a muffin, and a rich Morning Glory muffin that’s studded with ginger, cranberries and coconut. Mixing up a […]

Ingredients 1 (5-lb.) Fresh, all natural Pork Roast 6 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/3 cup canola or regular mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3/8 teaspoon […]

Ingredients 1 bunch of fresh Kale 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil juice of 1 lemon 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. honey 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 large mango, peeled and diced into 1/2″ cubes 1 large avocado, diced into 1/2″ cubes Directions Rinse and dry […]

Ingredients 8 lbs. whole leg of lamb Salt to taste Ground black pepper to taste 6 ounces prepared mustard 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cloves garlic, sliced Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously salt and pepper lamb. Smear the mustard all over the lamb and sprinkle […]

I like to entertain on the weekends, enjoying the company of family and friends in my home, but, like everyone else, often, I’m pressed for time. I want to serve a home-cooked meal, but don’t want to spend a lot of time getting it from the kitchen to the table. For winter and spring months, […]

Get to Grillin’! Welcome the warm temperatures with this recipe. Enjoy it with Joe’s fresh hand-selected spring vegetables. Ingredients •    ½ c. extra-virgin olive oil •    2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice •    1 tbsp. red wine vinegar •    1 tbsp. Dijon mustard •    1 tbsp. chopped oregano •    Salt and freshly ground pepper •    2 […]