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Vodka Ginger Lemonade
A Refreshing Cocktail This cocktail will wake up your senses. The first thing you’ll notice is the lemon’s mellow tartness, then sweetness before the low gingery heat settles in. All that excitement in one sip. Vodka Ginger Lemonade Serves 6 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 tsp ground ginger 1 (750-milliliter) bottle sparkling water […]
Continue ReadingGrilled Fish with Strawberry Salsa
Heart Healthy Here is a recipe I found in Heart Healthy Living magazine. I love the idea of strawberry salsa, sweet and spicy. This recipe is for grilled fish, but you could also pan sear or broil it. Grilled Fish with Strawberry Salsa Serves 4 4 – 5 oz fresh or frozen sea bass or […]
Continue ReadingCoriander Scallops with Orange Ginger Dressing
A Mighty Mollusk Scallops are rich in omega three oil and low in calories. There are three types of scallops – sea scallops, bay scallops and calico scallops. They are all mollusks, and it is the muscle that opens and shuts the shell that we eat with such delight. Never overcook them, and to be […]
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Fat Tuesday Today is Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, or the last day of Mardi Gras before Ash Wednesday which is the start of Lent. This has created a tradition to party it up before the fasting begins. Here are some of the traditional foods that are eaten on Fat Tuesday. In the UK, the day […]
Continue ReadingBullock’s Tea Room Lemon Poppy Dressing
A Blast from the Past This old time favorite salad dressing from the Bullocks Department Store has been published in the Los Angeles Times many times over the years. Bullock’s Tea Room Lemon Poppy Dressing 3/4 cups sugar 1 tsp dry mustard 1/3 cup vinegar 1 1/2 Tbs onion juice 1 cups oil 1 […]
Continue ReadingMaple Chipotle Salmon With Orange Dill Sauce
Sweet & Spicy Salmon My favorite thing to do is to mix sweet and spicy together. Here is a salmon recipe that fits the bill. Maple Chipotle Salmon With Orange Dill Sauce 3 lb Salmon Fillet 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup 1 Tbs Coarse Ground Dijon Mustard 1/2 tsp Ground Chipotle Chile Powder 1/4 tsp […]
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Sivaratri or Mahashivratri Shivaratri, or Maha Shivaratri (Night of Shiva) is a Hindu festival, celebrated all over the country with great enthusiasm. Shivaratri Fast is considered to be the most important fast for the devotees of Lord Shiva. It is only in the following morning that a devotee breaks the fast by consuming the prasad […]
Continue ReadingWhite Bean & Sausage Cassoulet
Pronunciation: kas-oo-LAY Cassoulet (Pronunciation: kas-oo-LAY) is a hearty French bean stew made with white beans and sausages, along with pork, lamb or other meat. The dish is named after its traditional cooking vessel, the cassole, a deep, round, earthenware pot with slanting sides. Numerous regional variations exist, the best-known being the cassoulet from Castelnaudary, the […]
Continue ReadingSlow Cooker Thai Chicken
Another one for the slow cooker….. The key to brightening up a slow-cooked dish is to add fresh elements right at the end. In this recipe, peas, cilantro and lime wedges do the trick. No cilantro (Jessica!)? Try basil or mint instead. Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Serves 6 3/4 cup light coconut milk 2 Tbs […]
Continue ReadingStrip House Potatoes Romanoff
A Greenwich Village Potato Dish Twice-baked potatoes take on bold new dimensions of flavor in a rich, creamy gratin with shallots and cheddar cheese. This dish is one of the signature sides at Strip House, a steakhouse in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The potatoes need to be baked a day in advance, so plan accordingly. […]
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