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Hot Curried Crab Dip
A few years ago, I posted a recipe for Curried Crab Dip. Here is another version for you to try. Hot Curried Crab Dip 8 ozs cream cheese (softened) 8 ozs sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz of crab (or 1 can of King crab) ¾ tsp curry powder 1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce pinch cayenne pepper […]
Continue ReadingAndouille Macaroni & Cheese
I love finding new and different ways to make Mac n Cheese. This one uses Andouille sausage. Andouille is a coarse-grained smoked sausage made using pork, pepper, onions, wine, and seasonings. Andouille is French in origin, and was later brought to the United States through Louisiana by French immigrants. In the US, the sausage is […]
Continue ReadingFinanciers
Last week, I had these tiny little cakes at my friend’s bakery. They were incredibly good. I would make them in a mini muffin tin instead of buying another specialty pan. A financier is a small French cake, often mistaken for a pastry. The financier is a light, moist teacake, similar to sponge cake, and usually contains almond flour, crushed […]
Continue ReadingKirkland Champagne – the wine with the very “unsexy” label!
Last night we went to a party with friends in the back room of their bakery. These parties are wonderful – they serve fabulous cheeses with fresh parmesan toasts – the food never seems to stop. They chill the wine in the giant mixer. Anyway, they served Kirkland Champagne from Costco. I must say, it […]
Continue ReadingFig Compote 2 Ways
Having a fig tree for many people can be a curse. They are prolifically messy. The birds peck at them and they go SPLAT! We have a very large fig tree in the backyard and every year, I am faced with the task of trying to figure out what the bloody hell to do with […]
Continue ReadingLemon Drop Jello Shots
Can I see some ID? Keep your kids away from these vodka laced jello shots! Your guests (or maybe you just want to make these for yourself?) will love these. You can use limes with lime jello and oranges with orange jello or limes with watermelon jello, etc. Lemon Drop Jello Shots 8 large lemons […]
Continue ReadingA Chicken Sandwich Minus the Bigotry & Some Chicken Nuggets too!
Eat the Chicken, not the bigotry…. I don’t usually blog about controversial topics, but I have to do it. I am astounded by the stupidity. I’ve only been to Chik-fil-A a handful of times. The chicken is good, but it’s the sauce that is delicious. I went to one recently in Baltimore, MD with my […]
Continue ReadingPiccalilli
I’ve been spending time in the local library to escape the heat and get some inspiration. I came across an old book – Good Fair and Cheer of Old England by Joan Parry Dutto, 1960. You can just about imagine the selection of quivering aspic recipes there are. There are recipes for Forcemeat Balls – […]
Continue ReadingZucchini with Lemon & Basil
So simple! There is something very satisfying about being able to go in the back garden and pick a lemon, fresh zucchini and basil. It’s so simple and delicious. Zucchini with Lemon & Basil Serves 8 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 4 medium zucchini, sliced in long thin strips with a vegetable peeler Zest of […]
Continue ReadingFried Egg – My Love Affair with a Pan
Yes, I’m in love with a pan. It’s my mother-in-law’s pan. I make her a fried egg in it every morning. Her only instruction, “crispy around the edges”. It’s a Lodge 6 1/2″ skillet. Did I mention I love this pan? It’s probably 40 years old – well seasoned and smooth as a baby’s bottom. Fried […]
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