Warm summer weather means one thing when it comes to feeding our family, here in Wisconsin: Outdoor grilling. Jerk chicken on the grill is a meal that takes a grilled chicken to a whole new level. What is Jerk Chicken? Jerk chicken involves more than simply rubbing some spicy peppers and brown sugar onto some […]
Current Top Recipes
Homemade Crusty Bread
Have you ever made homemade bread? I use to suck at it – until this simple bread recipe came along. This homemade crusty bread recipe is so simple (and relatively fast) to put together, even the greenest of aspiring bread makers will be amazed at the results of their efforts. I’m living proof (pun intended).
Alton Brown’s Seared Sea Scallops
Pan Seared Scallops Recipe – Alton Brown Style. If you thought you could only get delicious sea scallops like this in a fancy expensive restaurant, we’ve got great news for you. Enjoy these succulent scallops at home today and you’ll be surprised at how affordable this meal is to make!
Instant Pot Recipes
Orange-Whiskey Fall-Off-The-Bone Instant Pot Ribs
This recipe for Instant Pot Ribs first appeared on our sister site, Instant Pot Family Recipes. Simple, delicious, and economical, this is a meal you need to try this week.
Instant Pot Asian Beef over Lentils
If you are a fan of the popular Instant Pot then we have an Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe that you’re going to love. Like many other things made in the Instant Pot, this lively dinner is healthy and comes with lentils that are flavored with the same aromatics as the beef.
Healthy Recipes
Zucchini Cheese and Salsa Bake
This Zucchini Cheese and Salsa Bake is baked in a mixture of tomato salsa and savory Parmesan cheese, making for a low carb dinner that is full of health and flavor. Growing up, zucchini was a four letter word in my vocabulary. Needless to say I ate very little squash and required a fair amount […]
Dijon Chicken Pita Sandwiches
I’ve never done a post for Platter Talk at 5:30 in the morning. Until this past Thursday. My best friend and life partner has caught the Focus T25 workout bug. In case you’re not familiar, this condition can cause those afflicted with it to become focused on daily, intense 25 minute workouts, healthy weight loss, […]
Summer Chicken Succotash
Summer Chicken Succotash makes for a healthy dinner that is also light in fat and light in calories. Just as appealing, it’s also easy on your wallet.
The Best Desserts Ever
Chocolate-Pomegranate-Ginger Bark
A couple of weeks ago, we were at a friend’s home one Saturday evening. There were a handful of adults, and a handful of kids as well – a pretty good mix. For food, my friend echoed the company he had over. The main course was a variety of delicious sub sandwiches and a big […]
Blueberry Buckle with Peach Yogurt Streusel
It’s high summer. That means fresh fruit, which among other things, means delicious seasonal treats. And in many parts, particularly New England, this means buckle. When you think of buckle, which of the following comes to mind? noun: buckle; plural noun: buckles a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining […]
Homemade Blueberry Pie
Homemade Blueberry Pie is a hallmark of summer. This recipe is so easy that even a kid can make it and we are here to show you how it’s done! If you have been following Platter Talk or if you are familiar with our family, you likely are up to snuff on our composition. […]
Tips & Kitchen Hacks
Food Flash! Naked Garbanzo Beans Make Creamier Hummus
For a creamier hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas (garbanzao beans) prior to making it. Here’s how Rinse the chickpeas in a colander under cold water. Per 1 can or 15 oz chickpeas add 1.5 tablespoons baking soda and place in skillet over medium-low heat. Stir for four minutes. Rinse chickpeas under […]
How to Choose a Juicy Lemon or Lime
Have you ever gone to the grocery store to pick up some nice juicy lemons or limes, only to cut them in half at home to find that they’re mostly rind or nearly dry cell sacks? Giving precious little juice to be had when giving them the squeeze?
Picking Fresh Thyme Leaves Made Easy
Claire Ruiz, the creator of Sumo Chef, comes to Platter Talk today to give us some great insight on How to Harvest Thyme. Thyme is a fresh herb that smells great and makes food taste great. However, picking thyme leaves can be a big problem if you do not use an effective technique. Most […]
