This one is the most deadly Southern Pie ever. Just be sure to cook the sugar and corn syrup first. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool down a bit, then carry on. 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups corn syrup 4 eggs 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped…
Perfect Limoncella Sauce for Prawns and Scallops
With company coming for dinner, Don wanted to use the Limoncello liqueur I made earlier. I sampled it and it was really tasty. Here we go… It takes roughly ten minutes to make. Have your prawns and scallops prepared (deveined and peeled). For four adults he had: 12 prawns and 12 scallops 1/2 cup butter…
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
This is an amazing side dish to go with steak, chicken or even fish. 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tbsp. olive oil /2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (optional) Sauce 1/2 cup cream 5 – 6 tbsp. cheese whiz (yes, this is real) 5-6 tbsp. cream…
The Best Marinade For Chicken
This is an awesome marinade for chicken. You will want to keep it on hand. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/8 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. dried rosemary 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp….
Quick and Easy Chicken a la King
This is for a ‘left over cooked chicken’ meal. Mid week and needing a fast dinner, this is it. 1 tbsp. butter 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped to make 1 cup 1 can Campbell’s condensed Cream of Mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1/2 cup frozen peas Heat butter…
The Best Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Don made this and we think he should bottle it and sell it. it is, beyond any doubt, the best to put on your salad. 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt 1/2 tsp. finely ground black pepper 1 large clove minced garlic 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup extra…
Dutch Oven Beef Stew
Okay, I know it has been awhile since I put on a new recipe out there but summer was spectacular. So in my defense – here we go. 2 – 2 1/2 lbs. of stewing beef cut into 1-1 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 cup flour 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 4…
Shepherd’s Pie As Only Don Can Make
Okay, this is usually attributed to the Irish and Don being anything but, made this the very best totally comfort food you might wish for. Irish or not! 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped 3/4 tsp. salt, divided 1/2 tsp. black…
Don’s Hollandaise Sauce
I have raved about this sauce of his, but give it a go, you will use it on almost everything…..true. All you have to do is read some of my raves. 3 egg yolks pinch of salt pinch of sugar 3 drops of Tabasco sauce pinch of dry mustard juice of half a fresh lemon…
Chicken in a Creamy White Wine Sauce
Oh my! If you want a dinner to die for, this is it. Don made this last night and you could lick the plate (your Mom won’t let you). It is super delicious. 2 large chicken breasts salt and pepper to taste 1/4 tsp. garlic powder small bowl of flour for dredging 1 tbsp. olive…
