This recipe will be a hit with some people we know and especially me! I love, love, love this one. I could have eaten it for breakfast the next day. Honest! Don did it again.
- 1 large cauliflower
- 7-8 strips of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 6 tbs. chopped chives
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup McLarens Cheese
- 8-10 mushrooms, sliced thin
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Break the cauliflower into florets and cook for 10 minutes. Drain well and let it cool down.
In a large bowl combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 the crumbled bacon, 1/2 the chives and 1/2 the cheese and all the mushrooms. Mix well and add the cauliflower, being careful not to smash it down. Fold it into the mixture. Pour into a casserole dish that you prepared with a non stick spray. Top with the rest of the bacon, chives and cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
OMG! You will love this. We had it with sliced tenderloin. Ohhhhhhhh
Easter For Two On The Island
Some plans need to be adjusted due to the fact life takes over and adjustments are required. So Don and I decided to do the ‘gourmet’ thing for us. We have, many, many times, simply planned our menu, laid the table in a special way and celebrated the day and meal for just us.
The morning began with a spectacular sun rise at about 6:15 a.m. then off to Church we went. When we returned home, we put this plan into action.
We decided the other day to plan our meal and the one stipulation was: it all had to come from my recipes that are on site. Done!
Table Setting
Soft gold table cloth/green flowers/candles
Good China/Wine Glass
Silverware
Menu
Arancini** with a special sauce by Don and red Grape clusters/drinks on the deck, overlooking the ocean.
Belgian Endive With Dungeness Crab Salad
Filet Mignon with Oscar Seafood Topping, (shrimp/scallops), sauce for the steak
Mashed potatoes
Pear Tart
Wine/Coffee
**okay, I didn’t make the Arancini but it was really delicious.
Being alone or just two people does not have to be a dull “oh woe is me’ kind of dinner. Try it and you will feel so good about yourself, the meal you prepared and, in general, life around you.
VI Painting and Wallcovering Ltd aka Sloan’s Painting
When we bought our condo, we wanted to make it ours, meaning colours we would feel comfortable with and make it homey for everyone who enters here.
We went to Sherwin Williams to pick paint colours and wallpaper (yes, wallpaper) and we will be showing pictures when it is complete. I do have to tell you what has been done so far is absolutely stunning. I can be hired out. Just kidding! I only picked the paint and wallpaper, Michelle and her crew, Caitlin and Dave, did all the work.
The company comes with the friendliest and happy crew who take great pains not to mess anything up, cover everything and then they start….the fill holes, smooth walls,
Beer Fried Onion Rings
People seem to love onion rings and this one might be THE recipe to use the next time you are making them.
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups beer (or stout, if you prefer)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 very large onions
- Enough oil for frying
Combine the beer and flour in a bowl and whisk to bend completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for at least 3 hours. This is a good step to do in the morning to be used later.
Peel the onions and slice into individual rings. Drip a few rings at a time into the batter so they are not crowded.
Fry until they are a golden brown. carefully turning over to cook evenly.
Place on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels and set in a 200 degree oven. This will keep them warm while frying the rest.
These can be frozen and reheated in a 400 degree oven.
This will yield 4-6 people.
Coleslaw 101
I love coleslaw – especially when served on a pulled pork sandwich (made by Don, of course) and with burgers. This is a really nice one, so give it a try.
- 1 head of green cabbage
- 1 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 cup of drained well crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-4 drops hot sauce (to taste)
Peel the outer leaves off the cabbage and throw away. Shred the cabbage and place in a large bowl, making sure to remove the core.
Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, sugar and hot sauce. Set aside.
Drain the crushed pineapple well and add to the cabbage.
Toast the sesame seeds.
To serve: Add the pineapple to the cabbage and pour the dressing over the top. Mix well making sure it is all blended. Add the sesame seeds and stir in. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, before serving. If there is any excess liquid in the bowl when ready to serve, simply drain off.
The Perfect Russian Salad
This is a lovely fresh salad to serve for lunch or with dinner when serving baked or fried chicken. In a word: YUM!
- 2 medium cucumbers (English)
- bunch of radishes
- 2 red delicious apples
- 1/2 cup sour cream mixed together with
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
- pinch of black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
Slice the cucumbers and radishes paper thin. Place in a medium bowl.
Wash, core and slice the apples thin. Add these to the mixture in the bowl and toss to mix well. Top with the dressing of sour cream and lemon juice.
Serve of a leafy garden lettuce leaf and garnish with the parsley, toasted pecans and pinch of pepper.
Yummy good.