I like hosting friends at home, especially if it’s my old college buddies. Though such gatherings are not as frequent as we would want them to happen, hanging out with people you have known for decades is always a welcome break from the politics of daily life.Back when we were younger, a few pounds lighter, and with less money, our staple beer match was fried calamari rings. And now that we are more mature and have more money in our pockets, we still prefer the same dish. That is unless were really... Read more +
The thing with appetizers is that they are meant to build anticipation and excitement. In layman’s term, their main purpose is to make you feel hungry and make you want to eat anything that comes after.And who wouldn’t feel hungry with the prospect of munching on thin slices of salmon sitting on a base of fresh cucumbers covered in cream cheese. Read more +
Back when I lived in the UK, this dish was not just requested, but demanded by my friends whenever we see each other for weekend soccer match.Peter would bring his massive grill. Greg and Emily would drop by at my house and leave the chicken wings that they sell from them small grocery store. And I would marinate the wings with my homemade Sriracha sauce.Then we will meet outside the local soccer pitch, fire up the grill, slap them wings in, and sing soccer chants throughout the match.It may takes... Read more +
In a small bowl place all the ingredients for the marinade and mix to combine. Place the chicken legs in a zip bag, pour the marinade over it, seal the bag and marinate for minimum 2 hours. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Drain the marinade off. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Read more +
To make the marinade, in a small bowl mix the soy sauce, white wine, lemon juice and Sriracha sauce. Place the pork chops in a zip bag, pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and marinate for minimum 2 hours. Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Drain the marinade off. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Combine the glaze ingredients. Reserve half of the glaze to use on grilled chops. Read more +