It's citrus season here in AZ and I thought this punch seemed appropos! I really enjoy cranberry based cocktails - not too tart, not too sweet. Kind of like me ~ yea, right!! Happy Weekend:)
I created this salad when I worked as a chef on Charter Yachts in the Caribbean. This is high in fiber, over the top in taste and very easy to make. Would sometimes serve it alongside a gazpacho or all on it's own with a nice baguette. Enjoy!!
I found a frozen piece of meat in my freezer last Saturday and since Sunday was all about football, I set it aside to thaw for a big pot of stew. Keeping some basic staples around the house, i.e. celery, carrots, onions, tomato paste and potatoes, saves you from a trip to the grocery store on game day ~ UGH! Oh, wait...do we have enough beer???? Honey!!!
Yes, there may be some confusion as to the differences between a Classic Chelada and a Michelada, but who really cares? These Mexican drinks became popular back in the 1940's and 1950's and the people from the country of origin swear by their curative hangover powers. Hey, Bartender! I'll take tres, por favor. Happy Weekend!!!
I’m one of those people who plan my daily errand run according to right turns and trip time. Yes, it is rather frightening. While keeping that in mind and the fact that I basically cook for a living, one would assume that prepping and packing up the ingredients for a Minestrone soup to take and make for a friend would be a breeze. Well, we all know what happens we assume. This is a good one!
OK kids, here's another one I'm making up on the fly. Well, I've actually made this before, but I didn't write it down. The technique is standard - it's basically a ganache with a little oomph! Enjoy this with a nice cup of Village Coffee Roastery Blend and a Thin Mint Girlscout Cookie!!!
This recipe is a snap, can be stored for up to a week and can easily be doubled for large parties. Toast points or water crackers are a great way to serve. Enjoy!!
I know this picture has nothing to do with soup, lambs or cucumbers...but I'm in a hurry and this was the best I could come up with. Actually, it's a photo of the Silent Treatment band just before a Holiday Gig for the Finnish Club in Singapore. Oh, I think maybe they served lamb that night. Well, there you have it ~ dicey, but a connection none the less. Oh, this is actually a really nice soup.....
Although not all that original, I think this is just the right cocktail for winter nights by the fire, or cuddled up in bed watching Law & Order: Criminal Intent and wishing Vincent D'Onofrio was having one with me. Wait a minute, I didn't write that. Who's using my password?
As many of you may know, I often pull recipe ideas out of thin air and simply put them to paper w/o testing, retesting, dissecting and testing again. This is one of those times. Let's focus on the technique of the thing...coffee marinated wood chips on the grill and a big ole' pork butt!! How hard can it be???
