This recipe is a treasure. It has so many applications you will find yourself using it over and over again. Once the salad is made it can be stuffed in miniature cream puffs for appetizers, spread on croissants for a delicious lunch, stuffed in a toasted pita with some sprouts for another refreshing sandwich idea. …
Ingredient: lemon juice
Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken
So many ways to cook chicken, yet we are always looking for a new recipe. Here is a way to cook a whole chicken on the grill. It needs time to marinate but the actual cooking time is relatively short. If you marinate the day before you still have a terrific meal that can be…
Sea Food in pastry Sea Shells
This recipe was originally designed to be cooked in ramekins. You can do that for a delicious entrée, but if you want to dress it up , make your own “dish ” with a pie crust on a sea shell for that extra “wow” affect. Print Recipe Sea Food in pastry Sea Shells Course…
Green Beans with Cashews
This is a long time family favorite. Probably its’ most traditional appearance is on the menu with ham and scalloped potatoes. Just seems to be a winner! Green beans are at their best when parboiled in advance and then heated quickly on top of the stove just before serving.
Shrimp Wrapped in Crunchy Wontons with Green Onion Dipping Sauce
Looking for a new way to serve shrimp as an appetizer? These crunchy wontons wrapped around succulent shrimp and then dipped in tangy Asian sauce are a wonderful addition to your appetizer table, and definitely not “ho hum”. Print Recipe Shrimp Wrapped in Crunchy Wontons with Green Onion Dipping Sauce Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes…
Swiss Cheese Fondue
I think fondue is a great vehicle for conversation around the table, besides being good to eat. If you don’t have a fondue pot use a slow cooker to keep your cheese at a good dipping temperature. Use a variety of breads for dipping as well as blanched vegies, crisp fruits, soft pretzels and cooked…
Lemon Bars
I can’t bake these Lemon Bars without thinking of my dear friends Clint and Jeannie Lemmon. They were a breath of fresh air, as are these bars. If you want light and sweet and fresh bake a pan of lemon bars and share them with someone. (or not!) Print Recipe Lemon Bars Prep Time 15…
Sam’s famous name Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Sam and Liam came over last night to show me how to make lettuce wraps. They are very good teachers. I’m sure you will enjoy them when she “teaches ” you!! Just follow along:) Print Recipe Sam’s famous name Chicken Lettuce Wraps Course appetizer, Main Dish Cuisine Asian Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 15…
Shrimp and Mushroom Crepes
This recipe makes a beautiful first course that will set the mood for the repast to follow. It is also excellent, on its own for a luncheon. The crepe recipe is found elsewhere on the blog. They are definetly the ‘do-ahead’ part of this recipe. This recipe will absolutely blow your guests skirts up right over their heads!!!!!…
Green Beans with Cashews
This has been a go-to side dish for company dinners since the early 70’s. It never seems to get old . Print Recipe Green Beans with Cashews Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans4 tablespoons butter1 cup onion chopped3/4 cup salted cashews about 3 ounces1/2 teaspoon lemon…
Hollandaise Sauce
While I am not a recipe purest, there are definitely things you want to make from scratch and things that are just as good off the shelf that will save you time and don’t sacrifice taste or function. Hollandaise sauce is something you want to make from scratch if at all possible. The difference in…