I was skeptical when my meat manager at the grocery showed me these frozen from fresh mussels. I gave them a spin in this dish, and I’ve got to say, I really like them. You cook them just like fresh (live) mussels. Just as quick and easy too. Linguine with Mussels 2 lbs. Frozen (keep …
Nothing beats a Pavlova, crunchy and chewy meringue covered in fruit and cream, yum! And here’s a sneaky tip, most of it can be made in advance. Birthday Pavlova 6 Egg Whites 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup Sugar 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (sifted) 1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar Preheat oven to 350f/180c degrees. …
The best thing to put on your steak is sauce bearnaise. But then there’s the complex double boiler action, all the wine and shallot reducing to do. True, you can do it in a blender but, then you have to wash the blender. Uh oh! No shallots! No fresh tarragon! No wine! Please do not …
Also known as Dad’s French Toast. Around here Dad is the breakfast guru. He has a nack. Bear Paw French Toast 6-8 pieces Texas Toast or Challah Bread 1 cup Flour 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 cups Milk 2 Large Eggs 2 cups Canola Oil (for frying) …
How was your holiday everyone? Were there lots of leftovers? Allow me to suggest this soup to try. Most of what I used was leftover from my Christmas feast, what wasn’t I had stashed in the freezer. That’s the beauty of soup! Broth, a few veggies, some leftover protein…Boom! Dinner. Vegetable Beef Soup 6 cups …
The most requested candy at Christmastime! Makes a great gift too. Caramel Corn 3 full size bags Microwave Popcorn 2 cups Dry Roasted Peanuts (optional) 2 cups Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup 1 cup Butter 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Vanilla Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees. Divide the popped corn between two …
Don’t let tempering chocolate scare you! My method is super easy and fast. I switched up my recipe so I could put it in mini muffin cups. Makes for a sweet treat to hand around at the end of a meal or as a parting gift for party guests. Peppermint Bark Cups 1 12oz package …
Lemon and Thyme Scones 2 cups Flour 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Salt 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves 1 1/2 sticks Cold Butter 2 large Eggs 1 cup Heavy Cream Egg-wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water) Pre-heat Oven to 400 degree. Cut the butter into …
You know what you should do with the leftover potatoes you bought for Thanksgiving? Gnocchi, that’s what! Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce 2 large Russet Potatoes 1 Egg 1 to 2 cups Flour Salt and Pepper pinch Nutmeg Peel and cut the potatoes into small chunks. Cook the potato in boiling water until soft. Drain …
Hey U.S. readers! Thanksgiving is coming up next week guys! What are you taking? This year I get to make the pies. Yes! Why am I so excited? Because they are mostly done, that’s why. Question: What’s the hardest part about making a pie from scratch? That’s right! The crust. If you follow this simple …
Kathleen Rear 