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Martha’s Green Bean Casserole
Hell for the Holidays I hate to say it, but I really do not like Thanksgiving. Not because I don’t want to give thanks and all, but because I hate the entire meal. I truly am thankful for all that I have and for all our ancestors went through, etc, but turkey is not something […]
Continue ReadingAsparagus Cheese Strata
Beautiful Breakfast I am making the following for a breakfast meeting I am catering tomorrow morning. The beauty of this dish is that you make it the day before and let it sit in the fridge over night. It’s really delicious and a crowd pleaser. Asparagus Cheese Strata Serves 6 to 8 1 lb fresh […]
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Scary Scampi Since I still have vampires on my mind, I thought I would gift you this hors d’oeuvres recipe. It is really tasty and incredibly easy to make. Bloody Mary Shrimp Makes about 50 hors d’oeuvres For shrimp 1 lb medium shrimp in shell, peeled and deveined 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery (3 […]
Continue ReadingSteak Bites with Bloody Mary Dipping Sauce
Hold the Garlic Is it my imagination, or are there alot of vampire themed TV shows, books and films lately? The following recipe is for the release of the movie New Moon, out the 20th of November. This is something you can really sink your teeth into. Steak Bites with Bloody Mary Dipping Sauce 6 […]
Continue ReadingPomegranate Dressing
I made a salad the other day for an event and the dressing seemed to be a crowd pleaser. It was mixed baby greens, blue cheese, toasted almonds, pomegranate seeds and pomegranate vinaigrette. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:298]
Continue ReadingLouisiana Jambalaya
Jambalaya, a Highly Seasoned Mixture Yesterday, I was digging around in the freezer and found some Andouille sausages. My next thought was to make Jambalaya. My aunt taught me everything I know about Cajun/Creole cooking. They lived in New Orleans for many years. I have a plethera of recipes from Louisiana and have catered many […]
Continue ReadingThe Travesty of Truffles
Why don’t I like truffles? Just look at the picture; what does it look like to you? Basically, they are a fragrant petrified sponge that taste like sweat that dogs and pigs adore. What an endorsement! Last night, my husband and I went out (a week late) for our anniversary dinner. We got a nice […]
Continue ReadingOlives with Fennel Seeds & Orange
A Holiday Hostess Gift It’s always nice to bring a unique, handmade gift to one’s hostess over the holidays. I think if you bring something you made, it makes it more special. This is a one of the simplest recipes. You need to buy some nice jars, decorate them with a personalized sticker, nice ribbon, etc. […]
Continue ReadingCornmeal Waffles with Spicy Chili
Wonderful Waffles Who doesn’t like waffles? I love the idea of cornmeal waffles as a bed for spicy chili. I’m thinking you could even add grated cheddar to the batter….. Also, have you ever made a grilled cheese in a waffle iron? Cornmeal Waffles with Spicy Chili Serves 4 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 […]
Continue ReadingClassic Cheese Fondue
The Fondue Fiasco Many of my friends know the story I am about to tell. It is about my first real catering job for people I did not know. I had NO idea what I was doing at that point in my career. This is like diving into the deep end of a waterless swimming […]
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