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Oven Roasted Tomatoes
You say tomato, I say tomato What on earth can one do with all these tomatoes? One of my favorite methods of cooking vegetables is roasting them. It gives them a depth of flavor. You can sprinkle them with goat cheese, feta, mozzarella etc, or serve them on a toasted baguette. Anyway you slice it, […]
Continue ReadingThe French Bull-Dog
My daughter, Grace, loves to make French toast. One day, we did not have any bread in the house, but we did have one hot dog bun. We, of course, proceeded to make the French toast and because I am slightly insane, I suggested adding a breakfast sausage and some syrup. This is the story […]
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Easy Tarts I found another really good and easy hors d’oeuvres recipe, caraway onion tart. Instead of making one large rectangular tart, I made little individual tarts by using a mini muffin pan. The caraway seeds give it a unique flavor. Caraway Onion Tart Serves 6 2 Tbs butter 1 cup onion, chopped 1 tsp sugar […]
Continue ReadingStilton Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic Breadcrumbs
A Garlic-less Event I am catering a party this weekend and here is one of the hors d’oeuvres that I am making. Don’t worry Dad (my client), I will take out the garlic for you! Stilton Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic Breadcrumbs Serves 8 2 lbs mushrooms, stems removed 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 […]
Continue ReadingMcMenus
I have always loved McDonald’s. There, I’ve said it, I grew up eating it – always a plain hamburger and orange soda when I was little. I am fascinated by McDonald’s in other countries. I remember when I lived in Paris that they serve wine and beer. What a good idea! Anyway, here is a […]
Continue ReadingBeer Simmered Grilled Sausages
Got Beer? I love making sausages for dinner. I always serve them with a side of grilled onions, sometimes on a nice crusty roll. Beer Simmered Grilled Sausages Serves 6 to 8 3 lbs uncooked sausages, such as sweet or hot Italian sausages, bratwurst, chorizo, , or any other sausages you prefer 1 onion, thinly […]
Continue ReadingHealthy Chicken Stir-Fry
A Family Friendly Dinner I am in constant search of a dinner I can make that everyone will eat. This is always difficult with my youngest daughter. Our family dinners are basically – taco night, pizza night, spaghetti night, baked potato night, etc. I am going to try this relatively benign stir fry, which is […]
Continue ReadingVillage Chicken Salad
A New Addiction! My brother-in-law, Russell is in town. The other day he brought me some chicken salad that he made that he said he can’t stop eating. It is truly addictive. You must make this! He got the recipe from a friend. I hope she doesn’t mind me sharing! Village Chicken Salad Serves 6 […]
Continue ReadingEdible Roasting Rack
What do you do with a stale baguette? Use it has a roasting rack for a whole chicken. Just tear up the baguette and put it in a roasting pan, place your chicken on top and roast. The baguette lets air circulate under the chicken to roast it evenly. You can also do this with […]
Continue ReadingDark Chocolate Gray Salt Caramels
My friend, Brady, just returned from Seattle and brought a box of Fran’s Dark Chocolate Gray Salt Caramels. Apparently, President Obama has them shipped to the White House on a regular basis. After tasting these, I now know why. Check it out – Fran’s Chocolates.
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