Tag archives for garlic

Ditch the Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup

If a recipe calls for cream of mushroom soup this is the only way to go.  Maybe you just want a hearty cream of mushroom soup by itself.  Either way this soup is really scrumptious and super easy to make.  You can make it even easier if you just use the presliced white mushrooms that […]

The Soup that Heals

Old Fashioned Chicken Soup Studies have shown that what your grandmother use to say was true!  She would say, “If you are coming down with a cold or already have one, get some chicken soup into you!  You can put a variety of vegetables into it – turnip, parsnips, or even kale!  However, the ones […]

Cream of Tomato Soup and Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches?  Brings you back doesn’t it?  Well this new combo will delight your pallet and wow your guests!  It takes this comfort meal to a new level.  When choosing a cheddar for this recipe make sure it is aged about one year or it will not melt […]

Luscious Lamb Stew

  I don’t know why the chicken broth and the Vermouth works so well in this recipe, but it just does!  Perfect for a chilly night’s meal served with a warm artisan bread loaf.  It’s even better the next day when it has all night to meld those flavors together. Lamb Stew 2 T olive […]

Great Gumbo!

Whenever my husband would visit New Orleans on business he would eat gumbo on a daily basis.  He was quite enamored with the dish.  I had never tried to make it before.  He helped, especially with the roux making (a little tricky).  I took 3 recipes and gave it the ole’ college try and it […]

Summer Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce

I particularly love to do this sauce in the summer with the ripe Roma or Plum tomatoes and the fresh herbs.  It freezes really well and is wonderful when blended with a good jarred sauce.  I have gotten rave reviews on this one.  It is a pure taste of summer pulled from the freezer in […]

Scallops Supreme

This dish is a scallop lover’s dream come true!  The combination of the shallots, garlic, thyme,  and wine create an elegant sauce.  Keep this up your sleeve for company “wow dishes”!  I love to serve it with grilled asparagus.  If you don’t have the gratin dishes feel free to place it in a glass or […]

Saucy Skillet Sausages

I know this is probably more of a cold weather meal, but it is delicious one without the use of the oven.   Sausage could be started in the skillet and finished on the grill before putting it back in the skillet with the wine sauce.  This is simple, but a real winner.  The more rustic […]

Kicked Up Rice

This is by far my favorite rice recipe. I love the “nutty” flavor of the Basmati rice along with the aromatic kick you get with the scallions, garlic, and wine.  I like to wash my rice before cooking it to rid it of any chemical residue.  Studies just out said that rice picks up traces […]

Shrimp Scampi on the Barbie

I have cooked this dish many times in a wok on top of the stove, but the grill definitely enhances the flavor of the shrimp.  I actually use a wok with holes made for the grill to cook it in.  It is easier to toss the shrimp to make sure it is cooked evenly.  I […]

A Potato That Will Melt in Your Mouth

These are my favorite potatoes because you don’t have to add any butter or sauce to flavor them.  They are wonderful just as is.  They come out all creamy and delicate with the flavor of the garlic, oil and herbs.  The potatoes should be about an inch to an inch and a quarter in diameter, […]

Happy as a Clam at High Tide

This recipe calls for the soft shelled clams found along the mud flats of the east coast.  I feel this recipe could be used with any type of clam or mussel.  I have had a clamming license for for nearly twenty years since I quit smoking and I had to have something to do when […]

“I’ll Have Another” Delightful Beef Dish

 Funny story about “I’ll Have Another” – I actually picked the horse to win in the Kentucky Derby.  I just loved the sound of the horse’s name.  In addition, the horse had great odds if he won. Too bad I wasn’t there to place a bet. . .  that boy brought home the bacon.  By […]