Saturday, January 31, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Blue Flame

Southern Comfort is poured in a layer over peppermint schnapps. It is then lit, producing a blue flame. Don't forget to blow it out before drinking!

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Scented Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments

This recipe is meant to be used to make ornaments on wreaths, gifts or to hang on Christmas trees. If fragrance starts to fade, drop a little cinnamon oil on ornament.

Bbq Grilling - Melitzanosalata Agioritiki Athenian Eggplant Salad

There are different ways to make grilled eggplant salad, a very common summer salad in my country. This is a version called 'agioritiki' named from mount Athos (Agion Oros). It's refreshing with smoky flavor and can stay refrigerated up to three days. Serve it as a salad or on top of whole-wheat bread slices.

Liv Life: Lemon Drop Jell-O Shots For National Vodka Day

Liv Life: Lemon Drop Jell-O Shots For National Vodka Day

Pasta - Linguine With Scampi

A nice hot oven does the work for you in this snappy version of pasta with shrimp. Butter, lemon juice, garlic and shrimp go for a five-minute bake with a nice sprinkling of parsley. Toss with hot linguini and you're ready to eat!

Monday, January 26, 2015

Cheese - Chicken With Artichokes And Goat Cheese

Chicken breasts in savory pan gravy are served with artichoke hearts, pearl onions, and soft, melted goat cheese for a French-inspired dish.

Cheese - New Potatoes With Caper Sauce

Hot cooked new potatoes are gently tossed in a tangy, rich sauce of capers, parsley and grated Parmesan for a side dish that will steal the show.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Friday, January 23, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Dales Lamb

I call this Dale's Lamb because my late mother-in-law, Dale, gave me this recipe. Everyone who's ever tried this likes it, even my mom, who didn't care much for lamb. Hope you like it, too.

The June Bug: White Rum, Ginger Ale, Grenadine, Oj & Orange Sherbet

The June Bug: White Rum, Ginger Ale, Grenadine, Oj & Orange Sherbet

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Antipasto Pasta Salad

A nice balsamic vinegar and oil mixture with oregano, parsley and Parmesan whipped in. It compliments this hearty salad, with its robust ingredients - salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese and lots of tomatoes. Makes twelve magnificent servings.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Desserts - Maple Toffee Bars

The maple flavoring in these soft shortbread bars with chocolate topping gives a buttery toffee taste without a lot of work. These have been a family favorite for three generations.

Mojito

Mojito

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is a creamy soup made with broccoli florets and processed cheese food, and thickened with cornstarch.

Bbq Grilling - Tasty Barbecued Asparagus

These grilled asparagus are marinated and brushed with sesame oil and soy sauce for the perfect addition to any meal.