2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts OR 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained 1/3 cup water 3 tsp. rice vinegar 3 teaspoons sugar, divided 2 -1/2  teaspoons minced garlic, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1 cup julienne-cut carrot 1/4 cup soy sauce (lower sodium is best) 4 tablespoons, [...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 teaspoons paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs…my preference) DIP [...]

1 lb. Brussels Sprouts 1 tsp. sambal chili paste 1 tsp. fish sauce 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tbs. rice wine vinegar 1 tbs. mirin 1 tbs. soy sauce 1 tbs. water 2 tbs. olive oil slivered almonds (or  toasted sesame seeds) few sprigs of mint 1. Remove bottom stems and quarter [...]

1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped ground black pepper to taste 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional) 2 – 3 fresh sage leaves (optional) 1 decent sized beef tri tip 1. In a small bowl combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic and black pepper. Place tri tip in [...]

1 tbs. cumin 1 tbs. garlic powder 1 tbs. onion powder 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder salt to taste 2 bone-in chicken breasts 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 2 whole ancho chili peppers, stems removed 1 bottle dry white wine 4 cups chicken broth 2 cans black [...]

      1/2 cup blackberry vodka 1/4 vodka 3/4 to 1 cup limeade (I used Simply Lime) Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice (add more limeade if necessary). Shake vigorously. Pour into glasses and serve.

  1/4 cup DPF Pineapple Vodka (or your own infused pineapple vodka) 1/4 cup orange juice splash of pure cranberry juice Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker.  Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

Personally, I like making my Chai Vodka from scratch…but I’m not so sure I want to let that secret recipe out…so…here’s a way you can make your own that’ll be similarly tasty while I still keep my concoction under wraps: Add 2 of your favorite Chai Tea bags to 8 oz. of decent vodka.  Let [...]

4 cups blackberries, divided 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water 2 bottles of white wine 1 cup DPF blackberry flavored vodka (or plain cognac, if necessary) 3 cups sliced peaches 2 limes, sliced 1/4 cup cranberry juice 1. In a medium non-reactive saucepan over medium high heat, combine 2 cups blackberries with sugar, water [...]

1/4 cup DPF Blueberry Vodka 1/4 cup cranberry juice (I like to use the tart, pure cranberry juice…but it’s TART) splash of lemon juice 1 tbs. honey Add about 1 cup ice to a cocktail shaker, and top with all ingredients.  Shake vigorously, and strain into martini glasses.  Garnish with speared blueberries if desired!