Cooking Method: Mixing
Lime Dill Sauce with Shrimp
There have been countless times in my cooking career that I have made mistakes. I get so mad at myself and usually realize the glaring error after I finished the dish.
Rule #1 - ALWAYS read the entire recipe first!
Rule #2 - get you ingredients organized (mis-en-place)!
Rule #3 - Don't take it too seriously!
This recipe for Lime Dill Sauce with Shrimp is a) meant to be a salad with creamy sauce b) supposed to have chopped celery in it c) you are meant to whip the cream. I did none of those things! I was obviously very tired! This recipe morphed into something better and everyone I served it to loved it.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Bambi’s Bali Hai Bananas
My friend Chris told me about Bambi's Bali Hai Bananas. It's a recipe she adapted for the grill. You can also do it in the oven. You can serve them with ice cream and whipped cream. This recipe is a snap to prepare, making even the most amateur, inexperienced cook look like a rock star.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Tarragon Mayonnaise with Orange Zest
I love being able to use some oranges from our tree. This Tarragon Mayonnaise with Orange Zest makes a great dipping sauce for artichokes and other vegetables. It's perfect to serve at a springtime luncheon.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes about ½ cup
Avocado Deviled Eggs
These Avocado Deviled Eggs are my absolute favorite deviled eggs. Adding avocado, lemon juice, and sour cream, make them super tangy and delicious.The creaminess and healthy fat from the avocado add extra richness.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Vermouth Dressing
Some wine enthusiasts claim that the vinegar in salad dressing is detrimental to a glass of wine. As it is unthinkable to stop drinking wine during the salad course, the vinegar has to go. This Vermouth Dressing is savory, salty and tart. Personally, I never let anything get in the way of drinking wine with a meal and like nothing better than a salad with vinaigrette and a glass of wine.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1½ cups
Tequilaberry’s Salad
This Tequilaberry’s Salad recipe is from Tequilaberry’s restaurant that has been closed for many years that was located in Coon Rapids Minnesota. It was one of the most popular items on their menu.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 15 - 20 Servings
North Wood’s Inn Cabbage Slaw
This North Wood’s Inn Cabbage Slaw is from a small, local Southern California restaurant chain called North Wood's Inn. This cabbage slaw is one of their most popular items on the menu. This is my version of the slaw.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
The East Villa Cocktail
Grapefruit and vodka is no new pairing, not by a long shot; the Salty Dog is a testament to that. If, like us, you have a winter crop of grapefruit, then finding new uses for this fruit is a great thing. The East Villa cocktail is a variation on an old theme—a lighter, fresher, herbal take on the classic Greyhound. Rosemary gives this an herbal edge while the sparkling grapefruit soda (you can use plain soda water) gives this drink a a lift that evokes summer coolers, well into fall and winter.
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese Ball
I am not a big fan of serving a boring cheese platter at a party. It usually doesn't get eaten. I guarantee this cheese ball will be the hit of your next party. Cheese balls were all the rage in the 1970s, but this Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese ball is an updated version of an old classic. So easy to make and the best part is that it has to be made ahead, so you can enjoy your party.
- Prep: 15 mins
California Quinoa Salad
Yesterday at work, I wandered into the staff kitchen to find several people surrounding this California Quinoa Salad. They said it was the best salad ever. Of course, I had some, and yes, it is truly delicious. My friend Kristi made it. It has so much flavor and perfect for a weekday lunch.
Quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wah’) is a superfood, which is a complete protein. It has the perfect ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and is one of the best sources of protein you can get from a plant source. It is gluten-free and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
