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Avocado Margaritas
My resident cocktail advisor, Eric is blogging today. The Margarita is a drink that is much loved and comes in many shapes and forms. I personally am a purist and think that its magic lies in the fact that just three ingredients—tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice—perfectly blend together (with an assist from the […]
Continue ReadingMacaroni Bolognese
Here is a great easy casserole. Great for a busy weekday. You can easily double it and make the sauce on the weekend. Macaroni Bolognese Serves 4 Olive oil spray 1/2 lb ground beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely diced 1 medium zucchini, finely diced 6 […]
Continue ReadingOde To Elvis
My brother-in-law, Russell, and his partner, Todd, live in Oswego, NY. They went to dinner at The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co. and ordered this dessert. Fortunately, four of them shared it, otherwise, I think you should have paramedics standing by…. Ode To Elvis From The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co., Oswego, NY Warm Peanut […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Gumbo Soup
Today’s post comes from Pat in Seattle, WA. She got the recipe from a Cajun cooking show on TV. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:355]
Continue ReadingHot Pepper Vinegar
Today’s blog comes from Sharon, Brisbane, Australia. You know how they say if you get one recipe that is a keeper from a book, then it was worth buying. Some time ago I purchased Bon Appetit, Y’All by Virginia Willis and highly recommend it, I have made many recipes from this, but the one that […]
Continue ReadingAn Update – What’s up with Blythe’s Blog?
Please bear with my blog. I am starting chemo today. I’m sure I will be fine, but there might be some days I don’t feel like cooking (which happens all the time!). I have some posts that I have been stock piling and have many wonderful guest bloggers coming up. I am very prepared for […]
Continue ReadingYorkshire Toad in the Hole
Guest Blogger du jour Sharon signing in here from Brisbane, Australia. Although I write from Australia I am actually British, from Yorkshire, the home of the Yorkshire Pudding, a savoury batter pudding baked in a hot oven, served with roast beef, but there is a variation – Toad in the Hole – sausages baked in […]
Continue ReadingZabaglione with Cream
My husband made some awesome dessert the other night. Zabaglione is a light custard, whipped to incorporate a large amount of air. It is usually served with strawberries, blueberries, peaches, etc. in a champagne glass. Classical Zabaglione uses raw egg yolks, but it’s best to cook the custard in a bain-marie. Zabaglione with Cream Serves […]
Continue ReadingTomato, Mozzarella, Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
I has about 5 minutes to throw dinner together last night and happened to have some pesto, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes. You can do it in advance and refrigerate until you are ready to bake it. I actually over cooked mine! Note to self – set a timer!!! Tomato, Mozzarella, Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts Serves […]
Continue ReadingButterscotch Slice
Today’s blog comes from Sharon & Annabel, Brisbane, Australia. Australians do love a slice – for a gathering of kids, or to take to one of our many sporting camps we would usually make a slice of one type or another. I have a group of girls coming to stay with us at the beach, […]
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