I kid you not, this is SOOOOOooooo dry! Great for the purist-type martini consumers. 4 parts vodka (Grey Goose is best for this type of drink) 4 parts gin 1 part white vermouth (sweet) dash of scotch In chilled martini glasses, pour in the scotch and swirl around to coat the inside of the glass….
Seared Duck Breast Hors d’Oeuvres
This, I will admit, is a bit off the wall but actually a ‘step up’ for a fabulous evening. Valentine’s is coming up soon. Maybe this is the answer. This would be great to have as a bite before going out for dinner and served with a signature drink. 8 oz. duck breast (frozen) 2-3…
Nectarine Melt Smoothie
This will make enough for 2 servings Very special with the use of lemon sorbet 1 cup milk 2 cups lemon sorbet 1 ripe mango, pitted and diced 2 ripe nectarine, pitted and diced Pour milk and one half of the sorbet into blender and process GENTLY until well combined. Add remaining sorbet and…
Mini Filet Sandwiches with Horseradish Cream
This makes 6 sandwiches. Wait for company or eat lots…..just kidding! Serve as an Hors d’ Oeuvres. 1 lb. beef tenderloin, tied like you would a roast 2 tsp. steak spice pinch of seasoning salt 1 baguette 1 tbsp. butter spinach or frisee lettuce Brown tenderloin on four sides and place in an oven preheated…
Kiwi Dream Smoothie
THIS IS A VERY REFRESHING SMOOTHIE FOR A SPECIAL BREAKFAST OR JUST A LAZY START TO SUNDAY MORNING. This serves 2 2/3 cups milk juice of 2 limes 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 cups vanilla premium ice cream lime peel strips Pour milk…
Sip On The Beach martini
3 parts Coffee Vodka 3 parts Kahlua 1 Part Grand Marnier Pour ingredients into shaker filled with crushed ice. Shake really well for about a minute and strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with chocolate flakes and a twist of orange. This is a really nice martini. Try it! This will make you wish…
Lucky Chances
My daughter has won the hockey pool at her workplace THREE times in a row. We keep telling her to buy a lottery ticket. I think she has but…… Lucky is in the eyes of the beholder…lucky to have a roof over our head? Absolutely. Food on the plate? For sure. Sense of humor? A…
Cinnamon Apple Puff
This is from my cookbook “The B & B Cookbook” and is easy to do. I am putting a few of these out there and perhaps, just perhaps, a few men will try and make this for their special lady. Pick the occasion or just a “pamper you morning”. You need: 1 very large Granny…
Colour Me Orange Martini
I seem to be on a martini kick again. It is so much fun…This one is too easy but yummy. 2 parts Orange Vodka 1 part Grand marnier Pour into shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into chilled martini glasses and garnish with (what else?) an orange twist. I did say this…
Signature Valentine Martini
Men, get ready to pamper the lady of your choice. Try this one. 2 parts Raspberry liqueur 1 part raspberry vodka 1 part cinnamon liqueur Pour ingredients into a shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into chilled martini glasses and garnish with a couple of fresh raspberries. OR Change the raspberry liqueur…
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Puff Pastry For Men To Make
This is sooooo easy but the flavours are incredible. You can cut up fresh, cold melons/berries and arrange on the plate. This is perfect when paired with scrambled eggs. You need: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard thin slices of cooked ham slices of swiss cheese 1 beaten egg 1 tbsp. cream…
Seared Trout with Calvados Sauce
Oh, boy….turkey has now gone bye-bye and you are having guests. What to serve? Try this delectable and elegant dish. You will need: 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 2 tsp. finely chopped thyme (fresh) 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic (fresh, not bottled) 3/4 cup Calvados (apple liqueur) 1 cup heavy cream…