Yesterday we were at a block party and took a pile of wings and two sauces. You will get a big giggle out of this one sauce. Get ready….it is really difficult. Jen, are you writing this down (Jen was suggesting I give out the recipes. Jen is a really failthful follower of this site)….
Summer Melon Soup
You may think you don’t like cold soups, but let me assure you, once you have tried them I think you will agree just how fabulous they are. You only have to make sure the melons are fully ripe but not too mushy or hard. (think of the three bears and the bowl of porridge)….
Stuffed Upright Potatoes
Serves 4 4 small baking potatoes Butter (optional) or extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 tsp. mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp pepper Whipping cream (as needed) 2 hard cooked eggs, peeled and chopped 1 half large green pepper, chopped Fresh chives (optional) Preparation: Preheat oven…
Ice and Snow Martini
Well, well, well.. it has been awhile since I came up with a recipe for a great martini. It is funny for the name as it is now summer, but would sure taste good when it is hot outside. 3 oz. mango nectar 2 oz. Grey Goose Vodka 1/2 oz. cream 1 oz. Creme de…
Pecan Coffee Cake
This is a great treat to have when the neighbors/friends come over. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 6 oz. softened butter 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup pecan pieces 2 tsp. instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tbsp. boiling water pecan halves Grease two 8″ cake pans…
Summer Appetizers
We are now into summer and that means a lot of bbq’s, family picnics and visits with family, friends and neighbors. Today I will showcase a couple of new ideas to get you started AND excited to show off your new found recipe skills. Firstly: Fresh Figs with Proscuitto and Blue Cheese Note-the combination of…
Raspberry Tart with Chocolate Ganache
First of all, before the recipe gets started….a little trivia..did you truly know there were four raspberry types. 1-red, 2-yellow, 3-pink and 4-black . The black one is sometimes confused with Blackberries. Blackberries are bigger, shinier. So, now pick your choice and begin. 1 1/2 cups flour 10 tbsp. cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch…
Angelic Cheesecake
After preparing this and then tasting it, you will hear the angels sing. It is a ‘heavenly’ dessert and certainly a must for your next dinner. You need : 1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 1/4 cup melted butter 3 pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla…
Glazed Ham Updated
Everybody has their own way of preparing ham and this is just one more. Give it a try, it really is DELICIOUS. 1 Maui pineapple, peeled, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices 3 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup grainy mustard 1 smoked ham (approximately 10 pounds trimmed of all but 1/4…
Lemon Scones
Sometimes we wrack our brains trying to find something different, either for breakfast or afternoon tea, and this might just hit the spot. They are not difficult and will raise a few eyebrows when they take that first bite. You will need: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2…
Table Setting: A Cut Above Casual
The table setting tonight is a touch above casual….Today, being a special occasion, I have used a beige faux suede tablecloth, black charger plates, with snow white napkins with a black napkin cover and tan and black napkin holders. I added black wine glasses as well as black water goblets. My candles are a warm…
Chocolate Pear Martini
Last night I tried this one on friends (one had never tried martini’s before) and a gentleman said “is this REALLY a martini”. It is a nice one for Father’s Day as well. Of course it is….read on Chocolate Pear Martini 2 shots pear vodka (Blue Goose is the best) 2 shots Godiva White…