(Gluten Free) Scallion Pancakes

Scallion pancakes are a staple of Chinese restaurant menus. I think they're popular because they're fried, shareable, crispy, dippable, and sound healthy. I took a crack at making a gluten free version that isn't that bad for you with a mix of rice flour and chickpea flour.

Sweet and Sour Pork Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

That's a long title for what's really a simple sandwich. If you want a break from regular beef burgers, and don't feel like going low fat with veggie or turkey burgers, this is a great choice. The grilled pineapple can also be made on its own and served as a side dish.

Baked Egg and Avocado Soft Tacos

I'm pretty sure I got the idea for this dish from the Ideas in Foog Blog, but I can no longer find the specific link. The idea behind this preparation is to bake the egg in the avocado, resulting in a gooey mess of soft avocado and runny yolk. They are best eaten with some type of bread. Because of the mild flavors of the egg and avocado, you can achieve a lot of different presentations by varying the bread and condiments.

Tandoori Chicken

To properly make tandoori chicken, you need a special oven called a tandoor, from which the dish takes its name. Fortunately, it turns out pretty well on a grill, and now that it's summer, it's a perfect time to make it. The yogurt coating simultaneously adds flavor and keeps the chicken moist, which can be hard to do.  You can bring it to a cookout, letting it marinate on the way, and everyone will be asking "Who brought the orange chicken?" and "Is there any more?"

Roasted Pork Belly

Pork belly is the part of the pig that bacon is made from. Because of the high amount of fat, it is a perfect cut for slow roasting. The crispy skin is an added bonus.