Recipes for Real Life
As 2011 comes to a close, I’ve been looking back on the Recipe Realism posts of 2011. A number of recipes really stand out as exceptional. Hence came my idea for Recipe Realism’s first-annual, year-end ‘Best of . . .’ list. I established criteria to rate the recipes in attempt to help weed out the …
Total Time: 25 minutes Serves 4 12 oz spaghetti 1 c heavy cream ½ c grated pecorino ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 4 grilled chicken cutlets, optional Cook spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the cream to the pasta and bring to a simmer. …
Total Time: 20 minutes Serves 2 ¾ lb tri-tip or sirloin steak 4 red jalapeno peppers 4 skewers ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Cut steak into 1½ inch cubes and the red jalapeno peppers into 1-inch-thick rings. Thread onto skewers; season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, turning frequently, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Serve …
Total time: 50 minutes Serves 4 1½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp extravirgin olive oil 1 garlic cloves, minced 4 (6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Cooking spray Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, …
Total Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 4 shucked ears of corn 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 sliced scallions, optional ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Grill the shucked ears of corn over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut the kernels off the cobs into a large bowl. …