Creole Cheesy Grits – Creamy and cheesy grits are smothered in highly flavorful Creole sauce. So comforting for a cool day. – Creole Sauce: olive oil, onion (finely diced), jalapeno (seeds removed and finely diced), garlic (minced), crushed tomatoes (canned, peeled), fresh basil (finely chopped), fresh oregano (finely chopped), fresh thyme (stems removed), creole seasoning,…
Ingredient: salt
Grilled Carne Asada Tacos with Chipotle Cream Sauce
Grilled Carne Asada Tacos with Chipotle Cream Sauce – – Chipotle Cream Sauce: vegetable oil, onion (diced), salt, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo, sparkling Rose wine, heavy cream, butter, chicken base, Carne Asada Tacos: carne asada flap meat (or skirt steak), taco seasoning (see link below), Kosher salt, corn tortillas (or flour), pico de…
Ranch Spice Mix
Ranch Spice Mix – – dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, In a jar, add the ingredients, cover and shake to mix. ; Store in a cool, dry place. This recipe is perfect for dips, salad dressings and even dry rub for chicken or meat.; – Ranch Spice Mix…
Basil Pesto Vinaigrette
Basil Pesto Vinaigrette – – pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic powder, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt (add more to taste), black pepper (add more to taste), In a mini-prep food processor, add the pine nuts and pulse to a smooth consistency. Now add the fresh basil leaves and pulse to fine…
Happy Hour Cheese Spread
Happy Hour Cheese Spread – – goat cheese, cream cheese (softened at room temperature), whole milk or half and half, parsley (fresh, chopped finely), thyme (fresh, leaves removed from stems), garlic powder, salt (add more to taste), black pepper, Piment d’Espelette ((smoky French red pepper) or paprika), In a small mixing bowl, add the goat…
Sausage Gravy & Black Pepper Biscuits
Sausage Gravy & Black Pepper Biscuits – – Sausage Gravy: sausage (we use locally made), butter (amount varies with fat rendered), flour (more if needed), chicken broth, milk, browning sauce (Kitchen Bouquet brand preferred), salt and black pepper (to taste), Black Pepper Biscuits: flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, vegetable shortning (Crisco preferred), buttermilk, Sausage…
Pub-Style Icelandic Cod
We prepare Icelandic Cod simply with influences from pub food we enjoyed in Europe. We season the fish, dredge it in seasoned flour and dip it in beer batter. Then, we quickly lay it in a hot cast iron skilled of vegetable oil. Poof! Fluffy crusted, flakey white fish emerges. Pair with salty French fries….
Creamy Avocado Salsa on The Grand Quesadilla
Newport Beach, California Fresh sea air, blue skies and a warm breeze welcomed us to Newport Beach in July. Our sole mission for the day was to celebrate our granddaughter, Emily, for her seventh birthday. It was just the three of us to explore the Orange County coast and pamper our girl. What a grand…
Coconut Shrimp
Crispy shrimp with notes of sweet and savory, this recipe is easy and so delicious. Serve with some dipping sauce and ice-cold beer. Coconut Shrimp – – egg, flour (1/2 cup for batter, 1/4 cup for dredging ), beer (Kona Brewing Longboard Lager, preferred), baking powder, salt, black pepper, coconut (shredded, unsweetened), shrimp (shelled (tail…
Potato Mac Salad
Hilo, Hawaii Embracing traditions and certainly local fare is always top of mind in our travels. One of our first meals in Hilo was a typical Hawaiian lunch platter with Hawaiian short ribs, kailua pork, white rice and delicious potato mac salad. Here’s our version, which will be a perfect side dish for summer BBQ…