ABOVE: Margarita Hor d’Oeuvre using a toothpick as a skewer to hold a bite of cherry tomato, a ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, and a fresh basil leaf, all drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette. Passed Appetizers… make for the best cocktail parties. Below are some more suggestions for Hor d’Oeuvres you can serve at your […]
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Turkey Bolognese Sauce with Pasta Made some just today, fabulous! (2015 posting) Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey meat 1 small onion 1 green bell pepper 3 stalks celery 1 small jar of mild salsa 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons of favorite BBQ sauce 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Steak Seasoning salt Cajun Seasoning Directions – Dice […]
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FRESHLY SHUCKED EARS OF CORN boiled to perfection in salted water, lid on the pot, for 20 minutes, makes any meal memorable. Here we paired the corn with pan-seared salmon and a dressed arugula salad, but the corn was the star of the show! For years I thought that boiling corn cooked all of the […]
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Line an oven baking pan, coat the asparagus sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400º F for 20 minutes. In a skillet on the stovetop sauté whole grape tomatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper, until browned and starting to split open. Put the asparagus down as a bed in the bottom […]
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Scrambled Eggs with Diced Tomatoes is a dish featured is some Chinese buffet restaurants. The flavors go great together and the process is so easy. Making this different egg entree for any meal of the day, works. Either dice fresh tomatoes or add the diced canned tomatoes. Chopping a tomato is so easy and the […]
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Fire Roasted Green Peppers (come in mild, medium, & hot) – They are usually roasted outside over an open flame, using a rotating metal basket until completely charred. Before eating, you must remove the charred outer skin, trim off the stem cap, and remove all of the seeds plus the large white ribs inside the […]
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ROAST SALMON WITH A HERB JACKET – Very seldom does one invent a dish this good – quite possibly the best salmon dish I have ever tasted and we eat a lot of salmon!!! Here is the recipe and process: – Start with a fresh, center-cut filet of salmon (approx. 1 lb for 2 people.) […]
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Roasted Yellow Beets with Onions For years beets were left to the true vegetable lovers, vegans, and dedicated vegetarians. Now beets are mainstream and WOW what the mainstream has been missing. Try this yellow beets recipe and you will be hooked for life, on this delicious vegetable. Roasted Yellow Beets with Onions (recipe) Start […]
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These Smothered Pork Chops and Onion Gravy reminds me of the food we used to get at our local mom and pop cafeteria when I was growing up. Comfort Food at it’s finest! Mmmmmm! ———- Smothered Pork Chops Recipe Recipe Ingredients: 3 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick 1 1/2 onions, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons seasoned […]
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New Orleans Milk Punch is a creamy, decadent brunch classic and a NOLA favorite. INGREDIENTS 2 oz bourbon ¾ oz simple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 2¼ oz milk 1 oz heavy cream nutmeg INSTRUCTIONS – Combine all ingredients over ice and shake vigorously – Strain into a tall glass, over ice – Garnish with […]