Saturday, January 31, 2015

Cheese - Stuffed Jalapeno Firecrackers

Beware! These yummy little appetizers are spicy times three. With jalapenos, spicy bacon, and a generous sprinkle of Cajun seasoning, you might want to have a cool beverage nearby.

Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Tomato Sauce

Tomatoes slowly cooked with chili seasoning, oregano, garlic powder and pepper to make a hearty red sauce.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Pasta - Spinach And Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Magnificent jumbo pasta shells stuffed to bursting with cheesy spinach filling.

Seafood - Avocado And Tuna Tapas

Avocado halves are filled with a tangy tuna salad in this Spanish tapa. This is a light, healthy tapa that goes best with crisp white wines and crunchy bread.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Czech Christmas Hoska

This lightly-spiced holiday yeast bread is laden with candied fruit peel, almonds and raisins. Decorate the finished loaf with candied fruit and almonds for an especially festive touch.

Main Dish - Oven Baked Bbq Ribs

These tender and flavorful ribs are baked and basted for 3 hours in a delicious tangy sauce.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Pasta - Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna

A rich, cheesy lasagna loaded with vegetables. You could also omit all veggies except broccoli for a broccoli lasagna.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Tuscan Style Bean Soup

Similar to minestrone, this soup incorporates cooked shell pasta and kidney beans in chicken broth with spinach, tomatoes and red bell pepper for a low-fat meal.

Seafood - Fried Razor Clams

A simple recipe for fried razor clams, a western Washington treat. Sometimes I fry the bodies, reserving the tougher necks for chowder. Dip in cocktail sauce. The spicier the better for me!

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Drunken Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are simmered in a sweet whiskey mixture before going into the oven to toast.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Pasta - Alla Checca

This marvelous sauce is the reason you grow your own tomatoes. Dice a few and add minced garlic, fresh basil and the best quality olive oil you can buy. Let the heady mixture rest at room temperature for a few hours, then toss with hot pasta.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Pasta - Best Tuna Casserole

This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

Cheese - Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Great flavor and so creamy. Great on Daffodil cake.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Seafood - Cajun Crab Cakes No Breadcrumbs

These Creole-spiced shell fish morsels make a delicious side dish or appetizer. The key is to use a small amount of crumbled crackers instead of breadcrumbs for a lighter, less-starchy cake.