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Grilled Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

In Spicy Main Dishes by Mark MaskerLeave a Comment

Because scallops cook so quickly, they’re ideal for cold weather cooking. Try to get day boat or dry-packed scallops (scallops that haven’t been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) which causes the scallops to absorb water increasing the weight and the price of the scallop). “Enhanced” scallops won’t sear properly due to the excess liquid. Grilled Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper …

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Avocado and Serrano Salsa

In Chile Peppers by Mark MaskerLeave a Comment

I thought I’d never say this, but sometimes, I get tired of guacamole. And yet, I still want avocado. This avocado and serrano salsa is a go-to choice for those rare moments. Avocado and Serrano Salsa Print Recipe Heat Scale: Medium Servings 2 cups Servings 2 cups Avocado and Serrano Salsa Print Recipe Heat Scale: Medium Servings 2 cups Servings …

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Roasted Pork Sirloin

In Pork by Dave DeWittLeave a Comment

While this roast could be prepared in an oven, smoking it over apple and cherry wood adds another dimension of flavor to complement the peppercorn and mustard glaze. A boneless pork loin could also be substituted for the bone-in sirloin roast.