One more post before the decade ends! 🙂 An often requested recipe at the holidays. Easy, quick, tasty; all the good things! Bacon & Brussels 1 lb. fresh Brussels Sprouts 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 6 rashers of Bacon 2 tablespoons Garlic Oil or regular Olive Oil 1 cup Dried Cranberries Salt & Pepper In your …
(not my picture! It went so fast I didn’t have time to get a photo!) Do you have extra guests or does your family prefer white meat? Do you want to perfect a new rub or brining technique? Are you cooking for just a small gathering this year? If your answer is yes to any …
View this post on Instagram Sangria time! A post shared by Kathleen Rear (@kathleenrear) on Aug 22, 2014 at 4:37pm PDT Oregon summer is sangria time! I make this every year to rave reviews. The secret is brandy instead of vodka! Red Wine Sangria 2 cups sliced fruit (I use: lemon, lime, orange, strawberries) 3 …
This is a very simple summertime salad staple. A refreshing cool side for grilled meats and the perfect thing to take to a party. French Carrot Salad 5 large Carrots 1 large bunch Parsley (about 2 cups) 1/3 cup fresh Lemon Juice 1/3 cup Olive Oil Salt & Pepper (to taste) Peel the carrots. In …
Hello all! Welcome to summer! I hope your Friday is excellent! So, now that THE DARK STAR is out I can relax and enjoy work on the third in the series. I have four whole months of non promotion space here on the blog, so I thought why not get back to some posts Wishing …
It grill season again! I have so many plans for dinners coming up but I had to start the season with a favorite. I first had this at a local bar and loved it but, they don’t keep it on the menu all the time so what’s a hungry girl to to but make it …
Hey there! I hope you’re bundled up! It’s full on winter now, I don’t think it’s kidding this time. While there’s not a lot of snow where I am, I do hear that for the majority of you it’s pretty intense. Nothing really you can do but cuddle up with a cup of something hot …
I’m told this dish originated in India, but I’m not sure of its region. No matter really because it’s so good when you make it you’ll say it came straight from heaven! I love the simplicity of an exotically spiced stew and it’s a recipe that you can whip up with confidence. Â Butter Chicken 4-6 …
Beef Wellington is a special Christmas Eve tradition, a delicious treat looked forward to all year. It looks fancy because it is fancy. There are many steps but none of them too complex and I can tell you from experience that it can all be accomplished whilst completely faced. Beef Wellington 1 3-5 lb. Whole …
Japanese chef Ryoya Takashima has a great YouTube Channel called Peaceful Cuisine. I’ve been enjoying it lately and using it to wind down. Ryoya’s presence is very mellow and his imagery is simple and, well, peaceful. The (no music) versions of the videos have a subtle ASMR quality that’s very relaxing. You can also learn …
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