For those of us that are lucky enough to grow fresh tomatoes, there comes a time when you have to start thinking of ways to use them other than salads and BLT’s, so we start making things we normally just pick up at the deli. Here’s a good recipe for that great accompaniment for your…
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Jock’s Chili’s Rellenos
Jock was looking for a relleno dish that he could make in individual servings. After much research and extensive experimentation he has perfected this method that he is now sharing with you. These not only look fantastic they taste as good as they look. His method doesn’t in anyway compromise the taste you are looking…
Jeff’s Great 4th of July Pig Roast
Just another McGowan celebration for the record books!!! You have to know by now that we love a party, exceptional food, great settings, tremendous friends and family, mix well and you have a party, add a roast pig and now you have a PARTEEEE!!!! I was privileged to ride along and document the event. What fun! Following…
June’s Cooking Class
As usual, a great time was had by all! We started with a lesson on poached eggs. We even amazed ourselves as to how easy it is to cook a perfect poached egg. The main event of the evening was pot stickers. You can see us working very hard a getting those pleats just right. …
Cheese Cake
I have had this recipe forever. It will never let you down. I used it to make the wedding cakes for Jock and Angie’s wedding. There is nothing more to say, except it is a winner! Print Recipe Cheese Cake Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 50 minutes Passive Time 24 hours Servings Ingredients 3…
Spring Rolls
These Spring rolls use a wrap that is made with tapioca flour. Besides the fact that it is the authentic way to serve them it qualifies them as gluten free. I’ve kept this recipe very simple. Once you get the technique down you can put just about anything in these rolls. Add a couple of…
Crawfish Etoufee
Once again having J.D. around to get the crawfish is one of the first steps. If you find another source, lucky you!!! Anyway we had great fun making and eating this crawfish stew. The boys would catch crawfish in the Cedar River and bring them up to the house to shell them and eat them. …
Filo Triangles
This is a very old recipe. It appears to be a lot of work, and it is time consuming. Its’ redeeming factors are that it is delicious, and they can be done ahead and frozen, to be baked on the day of your party. If you are looking for a drop dead appetizer that won’t be…
Manicotti
In our family this recipe is called “Myron’s Manicotti”. This was one of my Dad’s favorite recipes to cook and serve. It became a family favorite, so much so, that it was the entrée at Jock and Angie’s wedding!
Poached Eggs
This is a fool-proof method of how to poach eggs. We just did it at cooking class last night and we are all sold!! No special pans, no muss, no fuss, just spectacular success!! If you are cooking for a crowd there are two ways to hold poached eggs until ready to serve everyone. First:…
Vegetable Pizza Salad
This recipe is pretty versatile. I have served it as part of an appetizer party. It can be served on a salad buffet, or I have even served it as the entrée in a light lunch. It can be very showy so take your time arranging the vegetables. Print Recipe Vegetable Pizza Course appetizer Prep…
Luncheon Salad with Mango Chutney and Curry Dressing
This salad was a real show stopper in the early 2000’s. It was on every Country Club menu and ladies luncheon list in the country. It kind of wore itself out, I guess, but it is very good and worth a revival every once in awhile. It’s another entrée salad that just needs a crunchy…