Author: The Rake

  • Kebob Basics

    My Sausage Sister and Me was founded by the Gasper sisters. It was their intent to make plump, juicy, flavorful sausages with some surprising and memorable twists in taste. To date, they have Italian, Asian, Southwest, and one they call Minnesota Nice with pork, wild rice, grated carrot, onion and seasonings. INGREDIENTS: (suggested vegetables) sausages…

  • Italian Tomato Risotto Dinner

    Ingredients 1 pound Arborio rice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup white wine 3 cups chicken stock 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded 3/4 cup Roma tomato, diced 3/4 inch 2 tablespoons basil leaves, chiffonade 1/2…

  • Ike's House Smoked BBQ Chicken

    INGREDIENTS: 1 whole 3-pound chicken (remove insides) 1 cup BBQ seasoning BBQ sauce of your choice 2 cups of hickory wood chips (soaked in water) small smoker. METHOD: Clean and pat dry the whole chicken. Rub BBQ seasoning inside and out of the chicken then place in small smoker. Cook for 3 hours or until…

  • Homemade Salmon Dijon and Carrots with Apricots

    This recipe can be made ahead, frozen and reheated for quick meals. Fish can be kept frozen for 1-2 months. Ingredients: 1/2 cup white wine 2 tablespoons shallot minced 2 tablespoons garlic minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika 16 ounces salmon fillet 8 ounces baby carrots 1/4 cup dried…

  • Heavenly Linguine

    Ingredients 1 pint cream 1 cup parmesan cheese 1 cup provolone cheese, grated 1 red bell pepper, roasted 2 tablespoons pine nuts 4 cloves garlic, whole 1/2 cup basil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound linguine 1 cup carrots, julienned 1 cup broccoli, flowerettes   Method Roast the red pepper directly over high flame until…

  • Grilled Wild Alaska Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa

    Ingredients 6 wild Alaska salmon steaks or 6-ounce fillets juice from 1 lime 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoons tamari 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 3 pounds plum tomatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red chili flakes 1/2 cup red wine 2 tbsp fresh basil…