This phrase, which had nothing to do with food, became a popular saying in the 50s. Coined by Wilfred Pickles on his game show.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
COCKTAIL HOUR
Blackberry thyme margarita รก la Four Seasons. When I tasted this margarita at the Four Season bar I knew I would have to try to create it for myself. I did have a word with the barman but didn't really get a full recipe. So I made a sugar syrup with thyme leaves, muddled some blackberries in the glass, added 6T of silver tequila, 1 T cointreau and the juice of a lime. Add ice and stir for a few seconds then pour over ice. Makes 2 and it's yummy.
Friday, October 21, 2011
LUNCH
Insalata Caprese. Cubes of mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced fresh basil over spinach salad. Dressed with my favorite pomegranate balsamic vinegar from Leonardo e Roberto. Thinly sliced brown bread.
Monday, October 10, 2011
A NEW TWIST ON PANCAKES
What to do with left over roasted vegetables. Here's an idea that we both really enjoyed for dinner last night.
I made corn cakes and served the warmed up vegetables over the top. Half a sliced avocado and a dollop of a fat free yoghourt mixed with some whole grain and Dijon mustard and a dash of honey.
I sliced the corn off on ear and sauteed with chopped onions. Made a pancake batter with 4oz flour, 1½tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt 2 egg yolks and 4½oz fat free milk. Beat up 2 egg whites then folded them in to the batter with corn mixture and 3 T of chopped cilantro.
It recipe was a hit.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
A MEAL WITH A MUSHROOM
The great thing about portabella mushrooms is that they are just the right size for stuffing.
You can fill them with just about anything you have handy. First I peeled the mushrooms and placed them on some foil with a little olive oil and wine and seasoning. Sealed the package and put them in the oven until they were cooked through. I sauteed some Italian sausage. You don't need very much but I find the mild Italian adds lots of flavor to the dish. Then separately I sauteed some spinach and garlic and combined the two, seasoned with s and p and piled on the mushroom. Lastly I topped with some aged cheddar. Back in the oven until the cheese had melted and served with left over polenta and rolls.

Friday, August 26, 2011
BRUNCH
Yes, I've continued to put meals on the table since I last posted, except for the times we were away in England.
Since our return from our big US tour in the trailer on Saturday I have virtually skipped breakfast so that I could work outside while it was still relatively cool. Today I decided to serve up brunch at 11:30am. Here it is. I sauteed some onions garlic red peppers and roma tomatoes until soft. Seasoned with oregano s&p and put in an earthenware dish. Made a nest in the center and cracked in an egg. Baled until set. Served with crusty French bread.

Sunday, June 12, 2011
GETTING BACK IN THE SWING
Back to cooking dinner, after being away for 5 weeks!
My trip to the grocery store yesterday was to find fresh Texas Gulf coast shrimp. They looked so plump and juicy I felt sure I could come up with a recipe. Here is a really quick and easy recipe I adapted from the Food Network. It is sure to be on the table again the next time I see fresh gulf shrimp for sale.

Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine or wine
• 2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 sticks of celery, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
• 3/4 cup roasted salted cashews or peanuts.
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pound peeled and cleaned large shrimp
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced white and green, separated
Directions
Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil and wine, in a medium bowl, set aside. Combine the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, the celery and cashews. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and stir-fry until the celery turns jade green, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a plate.
Return the skillet to high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the shrimp and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir-fry until shrimp turn pink and curl up, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger-garlic mixture and the onion whites, and stir-fry about 1 minute. Return the celery and cashews/peanuts to the pan with remaining green onions and the reserved soy sauce mixture and stir over the heat for about 1 minute to mix together evenly and blend flavors. Serve with rice. 2 generous portions.
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine or wine
• 2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 sticks of celery, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
• 3/4 cup roasted salted cashews or peanuts.
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pound peeled and cleaned large shrimp
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced white and green, separated
Directions
Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil and wine, in a medium bowl, set aside. Combine the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, the celery and cashews. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and stir-fry until the celery turns jade green, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a plate.
Return the skillet to high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the shrimp and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir-fry until shrimp turn pink and curl up, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger-garlic mixture and the onion whites, and stir-fry about 1 minute. Return the celery and cashews/peanuts to the pan with remaining green onions and the reserved soy sauce mixture and stir over the heat for about 1 minute to mix together evenly and blend flavors. Serve with rice. 2 generous portions.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
A SPRINKLE OF PARMESAN

Sunday, April 17, 2011
FISH AGAIN!
Please note that this is almost a month later and yes it happens to be fish again!
David just returned from a week kayaking and fly fishing down in the gulf and I can report it was a success.
So it's a variation on a common theme.
The asparagus was replaced by green beans and the rice by orzo, with a variety of herbs from the garden, but the fish is the same. Our wonderful Texas redfish. Unlike the 24lb carp that we saw someone land on Lady Bird lake yesterday this is one fish that is not a catch and releaser!


The asparagus was replaced by green beans and the rice by orzo, with a variety of herbs from the garden, but the fish is the same. Our wonderful Texas redfish. Unlike the 24lb carp that we saw someone land on Lady Bird lake yesterday this is one fish that is not a catch and releaser!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
ASPARAGUS TIME

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
LAMB HOT POT

Sunday, March 6, 2011
THIS RECIPE IS A WINNER

Thursday, March 3, 2011
STEAK WITH ROASTED VEGS

Friday, February 25, 2011
REDFISH

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
STEAK

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
A SIMPLE SUPPER

Sunday, February 13, 2011
SOCKEYE SALMON

Friday, February 11, 2011
PORK CURRY

Monday, February 7, 2011
PASTA NIGHT

Sunday, February 6, 2011
AND YET MORE HAM
I promise tonight will be the last ham night.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
HAM LOAF SUPERB
Last week I bought a ham, thinking of ham and pea soup. What's to be done with all the ham? I rooted out a recipe I hadn't done in years. Ham loaf supreme. It was a hand written recipe so I have no idea where it originated. I made it for dinner last night.
I served it with fingerling potatoes dusted with parsley and asparagus. A spoonful of my green tomato chutney on the side. Here is the recipe.

1lb of ground ham
1lb of ground pork
2 eggs, beaten
1c quick cooking oats
3/4 c tomato or V8
1 small onion, chopped
1tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
sliced cheese
Mix all ingredients together and form into a loaf on ungreased baking pan. Bake at 35 degrees for 1-1 1/4 hrs. Make slits 1/3 way through top and insert triangles of cheese. Put back in oven until melted.
A great inner for a cold night.
A great inner for a cold night.
Friday, February 4, 2011
TEXAS REDFISH

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