My friend and her family went crabbing over the weekend and I was lucky enough to receive some of the bounty from their expedition. Oregon Crab Cakes 4 cups Crab Meat (cooked, cleaned and shelled) 1 cup Mayonnaise 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon Onion Powder 2 tablespoons Capers 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 5-6 dashes Tabasco …
For the past 12 years I’ve relied on this handy template when entertaining. No matter the occasion, big or small, this is the first thing I pull out. A little organization at the start saves frayed nerves on the day. Also, the other benefit is you have a record of what you served last time …
Arnold Palmer was a championship golfer in the late 50’s and 60’s. His sporting legacy aside, the thing he’s famous for around here is his namesake beverage. Here’s my take: The Ultimate Arnold Palmer 8 cups double strength Brewed Tea 6 cups Lemonade (recipe to follow) Lemonade Zest and Juice of 8 large Lemons 3 …
I was going for the flavor of my BBQ Enchilada Recipe without turning on the oven and making the kitchen hot. BBQ Chicken Tacos With Corn & Black Bean Relish 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken 1 cup Enchilada Sauce 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce 2 cups Shredded Cheese 3 tablespoons torn Cilantro 6-8 small Tortillas Take the …
A restaurant we frequent has this amazing coleslaw. They serve it with everything. Here’s my attempt at the home version. Thai Peanut Coleslaw 6 cups shredded Napa Cabbage 2 tablespoons finely chopped Cilantro 2 finely chopped Green Onions 1/2 cup roughly chopped Roasted Peanuts Chop and assemble all the above ingredients and place in a …
Subway art courtesy of eighteen25 Kiss me I’m Irish! On St. Pat’s Day everyone gets to be Irish. Do you celebrate? Also, I’m sorry there are no pictures right now. I’ve been making this meal for years and believe it or not, I’ve never taken pictures. Well, it’s usually all gone before I can! I …
I hope you’re planning something fun Saturday night. What New Year’s Eve be with out some fancy food and drink? I love Nigella Lawson’s Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon! I’ve been making them for every occasion this holiday season; they’ve been a big hit. Nadia from Bitchin Kitchen has a great recipe for Crispy Tuna …
How was your Halloween? Ours was very nice. The kids had friends over for meat hand (thanks to notmartha.com) and I tried a new recipe for the appetizer course. Blue Cheese and Onion Spread 2 4oz containers Cream Cheese (room temperature) 1 4oz containers Blue Cheese crumbles 3 tablespoons Caramelized Onion (You can purchase these …
This pulled pork is a wonderful weekend or party meal. It feeds a ton of people and can be morphed into sandwiches, hors d’oeuvre, or a proper roast dinner. Indian Spiced Pulled Pork Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 1 4-5 lb Boneless Pork Shoulder 2 Cups Apple Juice Spice Rub Place the pork into a …
All the credit for this recipe goes to Jef, who, when I was recovering from surgery a few months ago took over the cooking duties for a few days. This recipe is a result of his cooking adventures. For the Salad: 1 lb Orzo Pasta 4 cups halved Cherry or Grape Tomatoes 2 cups crumbled …
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