Lamb is something you either love or hate. So for the lovers of lamb this one is for you. 3 tsp. butter 1 1/2 cups chopped white onions 1 cup finely chopped carrots 2 cups beef broth 1 1/2 cups dry red wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp. tomato paste tsp. finely…
Chowder with Champ Fleury cheese
This cheese is to die for and when you put it in this soup…OMG! Serves 4 1/2 cup Pancetta, cooked and crumbled (fattier, the better) 4 medium potatoes (Yukon gold is best), chopped 1/4 small onion, finely chopped 2 cups water 3 cups cream style corn Salt and pepper to taste 2-2 1/2 cups…
Why Eat Out?
This is funny, in a way. My husband is an awsome cook and quite inventive BUT in my defense I have so say I quite like the tail end of tax season. We are so busy it becomes, what do you want for supper? What else but to say “Let’s go out”. This year, though,…
Where’s Spring Martini
After the crazy attempts to a normal Spring, weather-wise, I think it is time to make a martini that just might spur things on. You will need 3 parts Raspberry Vodka 1 part Chambourd 1 part cranberry juice. Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with cracked ice. Shake well. Strain into chilled martini…
Ham and Asparagus Roll Ups
This is the easiest appetizer you could ever find but taste…oh my goodness…it is fabulous. The amounts used depends on the number of guests you will have. Thin slices of lean cooked ham Cream cheese, softened Pickled asparagus spears fresh white bread, crusts removed Toothpicks Preparation: Take a bread slice and generously spread softened cream cheese over…
Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Attitude
Enough potatoes for your guests 1 egg 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup sour cream 2 inch cube of cream cheese 1 baked garlic head, flesh only Cream Preparation: Boil your potatoes until they are thoroughly cooked. Drain water and with an old fashioned hand masher, loosely mash the potatoes. Now put the mashed potatoes in…
Red Snapper
Makes 4 servings 4 6-ounce red snapper fillets Pinch of salt 1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned 1 yellow medium squash, julienned 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 carrot, julienned 1 cup chardonnay wine 4 tsp. lemon juice, divided Preparation: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spray four twelve inch by eighteen inch sheets…
Saskatoon Bars
You will really like these. True. 1 cup flour 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt Jar of Saskatoon jam 1 cup whipping cream Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut butter into dry ingredients and press into an ungreased nine inch square pan. Bake twenty minutes. Let cool completely. Spread jam over…
Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese Plate
Tomato slices Mozzarella cheese slices fresh basil, sliced really thin Extra virgin olive oil On small plates, arrange the tomato slices and cheese, alternating in a circle on the plate. Carefully arrange fresh basil on top and sprinkle with extra virgin olive oil. As this is the start of the dinner, I would probably use…
Papaya and Shrimp Salad
What a wonderful way to spoil your guests with this offering Serves 4-6 2 ripe papayas 1 head of butter lettuce 1 1/2 lbs. large cooked shrimp 1 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing) 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1 1/2 tsp. honey (to taste) Wash and pat dry lettuce. Take one…
Parmesan Baked Asparagus
You will need: 1 bunch of asparagus, thin stalks if possible 2 tsp. olive oil Pinch of salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Preparation: Preheat oven to 425. Place the asparagus on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle the salt and pepper over and toss to coat. Bake for ten…
Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a super great dish to make. I love it more than just about anything else. You will need: 6-8 cups chicken stock 1/4 oz. dried mushrooms 8 oz. fresh mixed mushrooms 7 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1/2 cup white wine (chardonnay) 1 cup Arborio rice 4-6 tbsp….