Terra Americana came to life out of a need to bring people together and create memories. All types of people in all stages of life are welcome to be a part of our story…
I have tiny yellow tomatoes that take over my yard every summer. The birds just love to plant them. This year they are even coming up in the rocks of our Koi pond. There are so many it is a race to harvest them. Inevitably the...
I never thought it would be living in China that would make me a big fan of the kabob. But there I was, in the oppressive heat of an Eastern China summer. With no outdoor space of my own to cook in, I hit the streets. BBQ's of all s...
I adapted this recipe from one I clipped out of a magazine what seems like a lifetime ago. It was at least pre Katrina and pre 9/11 and you could get away with carrying on all sorts of things on a plane. On a trip to New Orleans I bo...
Some people call this a casserole, others a salad. However you choose to coin it, the flavor is pure Moroccan. Fresh, zesty and with a little bite it is great on it's own and a fabulous way to accompany a simply prepared main dish. ...
Steak and mushrooms are among my very favorite food pairings. The combination sounds a bit decadent, but it can also be healthy. Steak for protein, brown rice for fiber, mushrooms for riboflavin, vitamins b & d, carrots for beta carot...
A few days ago I was telling a friend about the evolution of Terra Americana. He then asked me "What is your favorite food?" What a loaded question, and who would have thought. I once classified myself as "A starving artist who live...
Holiday get together's call for something just a bit over the top. While the idea of smoked trout may be a bit off the beaten path for you, it is a sensational and satisfying way enlighten your festivities.
From the choice fish select...
1 1/2 lbs red snapper
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup green pepper, in strips
2 tsp Fish Flavoring
1/3 cup white wine
1 (24 oz) jar chunky salsa
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup black olives
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10 ears corn, husked and cleaned
2 lb tomatoes - peeled, and chopped
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Dill Salt
Cut the corn fr...