There are many variations on this drink – many different flavors for many different tastes and styles. However, every gentleman (and lady) should know how to make a classic martini. The drink is simple – two ingredients – and...
Cooking Archive
GRILLED SALMON w/ STRAWBERRY SALSA
Chef Gaston Merideth from Gastons Culinary Services, shares this recipe for Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Salsa on a bed of Quinoa with a Yogurt sauce. 1 stick salted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp soy...
SALTED CARAMEL SNICKERDOODLES
Ingredients 1 can (13.4 oz) Dulce de Leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk) 1 1/2 cups Sugar 1/2 cup Butter (softened) 1/2 cup Shortening 2 Eggs (room temperature) 2 3/4 cups AP (All Purpose Flour) 2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar...
GROUNDNUT SOUP
This is one of my favorite winter soups because in addition to being so delicious, it is tremendously flexible. The dish can be served several ways. The chicken can be served with a bit of the broth and perhaps...
RIGATONI W/ SAUSAGE AND MUSTARD GREENS
With a working wife and three teenage boys, I understand the need for a quick, tasty meal that requires a minimum of time and few dishes to wash. This dish fulfills those requirements and more. This dish is perfect...
7 -UP CAKE
Thinking about: 7up Cake Preheat oven to 325 degrees Generously Butter & Flour a large Bundt pan (set aside) 3 cups Sugar 3 sticks Butter (softened) 3 cups Cake Flour (sifted) 5 large Eggs (room temp) 1 teaspoon Vanilla...
OLD FASHIONED
A few weeks ago, I had dinner with a friend. I had been clamoring for a thick rib-eye steak and a slightly dirty martini for a long time. After listening to me “dry beg” for a time, he finally...
CORNISH HENS WITH LEMONGRASS AND CHILI’S
With winter upon us, I wanted to share a one-pot dish that would warm the stomach on a cold February night. A few years ago, I found this recipe in Food & Wine Magazine. I have prepared it several...
CHILI CON QUESO
One of my fondest food memories is my mother preparing this spicy, cheesy dip for a party. I couldn’t get enough. She ended up making a second pot just for my sisters and I, lest we gobble up all...
SAUTEED HALIBUT FILLET
Thinking about: Sautéed Halibut Fillet When choosing any Fish portions, be sure to check the odor; fish should not smell fishy, it should smell like the ocean. Preheat oven to 400°f (takes about 10-15 minutes)...
POMMES DAUPHINOISE
Thinking about: Pommes Dauphinoise (pronounced: pom-z, doe-fin-wa) Despite its lavish name, this side dish is delicious, and quite easy to make. Definition: In the culinary world, the word Dauphinoise refers to a French recipe for potatoes, which are sliced,...
Mother Motley’s Blueberry Buckle
Recipe By: R. Susan Motley 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 large Egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup sugar...
Mary Blacks Rum Cake
Mary Black 1 box cake mix (butter) 1/3 cup dark rum 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1/4 cup water 3 capfulls dark rum Follow directions on cake mix box replacing 1/3 of the water...
Nic’s Favorite Carrot Cake
Based on a recipe by Susan Purdy 1 cup all-purpose flour — sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon...