This is nicer and makes you think of the south of France or wherever your ‘happy’ place is……. 2 parts Raspberry Vodka 1 part Creme de Cassis Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with crushed ice and shake for a minute and strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries. You may like…
Celebration Dinner
You all missed out on a fabulous dinner. Last night we honoured our Project Manager and his lovely wife with a “casual” dinner. We had the Cold Melon Soup (absolutely wonderful, try it). Don made a scallop/shrimp/potato disk appetizer that was out of this world. Then we had pork tenderloin with young asparagus and medallion…
Bonnie’s Martini
My blog, my martini…so there! Well, actually I was stumped for a name that fit. It is 7 a.m. and believe me, I’ve not had my fill of coffee yet. 3 parts Chocolate Vodka 2 parts white Creme de Cacao 1 splash of Grand Marnier Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with crushed ice and…
My Favourite Salad
When you taste this, perhaps it will become your favourite as well. Enough Romain lettuce to serve 4 1 large fresh orange or yellow pepper grape tomatoes fresh snow peas toasted pine nuts (preferred) or pecans Preparation: Wash, spin dry the lettuce and tear into bite sized pieces. Slice the pepper and pea…
The Devil’s Martini
We always start our guests off with a Signature martini (many different kinds) and this is a great one as well. 3 parts Vanilla Vodka 1 part Creme de Cacao 1 part Midori Melon liqueur 1 part White Cranberry Juice 1 part Orange Juice (no pulp) Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with crushed…
Veal and Brie With Asparagus
This is a lovely dinner to present to….your friends, partner/spouse, guests…whomever you wish. It is not complicated. It serves 4 2 tbsp. butter 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 small round of Brie, skin removed 1 cup flour 1-2 tbsp. butter 16 spears fresh asparagus, peeled 8 ounces fresh crab 2 lbs. Veal cutlets Preparation: Melt…
Onion Salad
I add this one this morning to shock my husband. I don’t eat onions BUT for those who do, here is a great recipe (so I am told) from my sister-in-law. 1 cup water 1 cup vinegar 1 cup sugar 2 Spanish onions, cut into rings 2 tbsp. mayo 1 tsp. celery seeds Boil…
White Cherry Martini
It’s not that I am promoting drinking the summer away…hmmm? No, but this is another goodie to try. It is the easiest yet to date but tasty. The secret to a good martini is always chill your glasses and make sure you shake for 10-15 seconds to get it really cool. 2 parts Vodka (try …
Oh My, My My Martini
Okay, so the temperature is getting hotter and the breeze from the patio/deck/beach is ever so gentle. What you need now is a martini that will have you saying “Oh My, My, My”. It takes: 2 parts chocolate vodka 2 parts White Chocolate Liqueur 1 part White Creme de Cacao 1 part Irish Cream…
Mandolin “Show stopper” Salad
Sometimes we want to do something a little different. Take a deep breath and say to yourself ‘damn, I can do this”. It isn’t hard to do but boy, oh boy, will everyone be impressed. This will serve 4 3 large seedless English Cucumbers 6 cups torn baby greens 1 small red onion, sliced really…
Potato Mushroom Make Ahead
This should be made the day before and will also allow more time for other pressing things to do. This recipe serves 8 You will need: 4 tbsp. extra virgin oil, divided 3 lbs. Yukon potatoes, peeled, cut lengthwise into 1/8″ slices 1 tsp. salt, plus a pinch for the mushrooms 1 1/2 cups whipping…