Avocado “Ranch” Sauce Instead of Sour Cream
The other day, I noticed the avocado I had was getting awful soft. It was way past the point where we could slice it for […]
Recipes
Jack Daniels Bourbon Grilled Pork Chops Or Pork Loin
We used Jack Daniels, but we’ve made this with Jim Beam and even “bar” bourbon and they come out great. The trick is not to […]
Chicken A La King and Biscuits
Whenever we have a rotisserie chicken from the market or cook a beer can chicken we typically eat the wings and all the dark meat […]
Caprese Salad On A Stick
This dish is perfect when you want to bring something nice to a party, especially in the summer when you can easily get fresh basil […]
The Perfect Fish Sandwich from Leftover Fish
Leftover fish? I hear you say “yuck”. I know, it doesn’t re-warm well in the microwave. So don’t. If you have looked around here at […]
Veal Stew With Clear Broth
There are two schools of thought when it comes to dusting meat with flour prior to browning for a stew. When you flour the meat, […]
Kick It Up A Notch Gourmet Tuna Melt
Tuna melt… Ho hum. Well it doesn’t have to be. Add a little spice, some chopped veggies for some crunch, any cheese with more flavor […]
A Simple Bechamel Sauce
Bechamel can be used as a base for many other sauces, like a creamy parsley sauce or a basic cheese sauce. You will also find […]
Really Simple Raspberry Sauce
Every need a quick dessert but you want to make it elegant. With frozen raspberries and a blender, you can literally make this in 30 […]
Fresh Shrimp Cocktail… NOT Pre-Cooked Frozen
In most parts of the country it is difficult to get fresh shrimp. That’s okay. Frozen shrimp is fine, it’s the cooked frozen shrimp we […]
What To Do With 1½ Leftover Baked Potatoes
Was making dinner for two the other day and figured I would use some of the leftovers. There always seems to be something buried in […]
Crunchy Cornmeal Encrusted Cod
This recipe is great for any white fish… cod, scrod (whatever that is), flounder or sole. The crispy outer crust will give you the impression […]
Cantaloupe Wrapped in Prosciutto
We’ve said in earlier posts, wrap any thing with bacon or prosciutto and you typically can’t go wrong. Bacon doesn’t work in this case because […]
Crispy Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Need something quick and easy for a snack? Or maybe heading over to a friends house and don’t want to show up empty handed? These […]
Classic Omelet with Cheese & Tomatoes
The great thing about omelets is they literally take 5 minutes from refrigerator to table. A perfect lunch on those busy days. Recipe below serves […]