Don prepared this last night and really liked it. I think it was just because he wanted to use his new Christmas Le Creuset pieces. 1 rack of lamb 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tsp. dried rosemary 3 cloves garlic 1 tbsp. salt 1 tbsp. pepper 1 tbsp. chili powder 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2…
Really Special Trout Pie
Sometimes you try something because it sounds good and this would be one of them. It is sooooo delicious! 2 frozen pie crusts (yes, it works really well) 3 trout fillets (approx. 8 ounces each) pinch each of salt and lemon pepper 1 beef bouillon cube dissolved in 3 cups water 1 tbsp. olive oil…
Vanilla Poached Pears in Spectacular Sauce
That sauce….Don could bottle it and become very rich. Kelly feels bartenders would also go crazy as in something like an Old Fashioned. Take out the simple syrup and use this sauce. OMG!!! Anyway, I digress. here we go. 1 bottle of a Riesling white wine 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 whole vanilla…
Beer Battered Fish and Homemade Chips
Last night Don made Fish and Chips and I have to be honest….they were THE best yet. So we agreed no more ordering in. You might be surprised at one of the ingredients but, boy oh boy, it worked. 3 large russet potatoes vegetable oil for deep frying 1 1/4 cups flour 2 tsp. baking…
The Most Awesome Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms
Don made these and my goodness, they are truly awesome. If you make them once, you will definitely make them many more times. 20 very large white mushrooms, stems removed 12 medium shrimp, tails on 1/2 cup softened cream cheese 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce pinch of garlic powder 3/4 cup s grated Parmesan Cheese Steam…
Scallop Spaghetti In A White Wine Sauce
Don made this for dinner one night last week and we are all still praising this dish. It is more than awesome and, trust me, you will love it. White Wine Sauce 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 cloves minced garlic 1 cup white wine 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese,…
A Great Cheater Tomato Pasta Sauce
This is an apology to our Italian friends, but it is good! 1 can tomato soup 1/2 can water 1 small tin tomato paste 1/4 tin water 1 spaghetti sauce mix envelope 1/2 cup half and half cream 1 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 6 frozen tomatoes Put all in a medium saucepan…
Creamed Celery With Pecans
I know, you are scratching your heads over this one. It is tasty and it is really different from the norm. To me it is a great way to disguise celery. Give it a go. It is really simple to make and takes no time to prepare. 4 cups celery pieces, string removed 1…
Friday Night Special – Sloppy Burger And Coleslaw
If your house is like ours, Fridays are always a little special and this is one way to make it fun. You can curl up in front of the TV and make it a movie night with popcorn to be made later. See if you agree. 2 tsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced…
Scallops With Noodles and Asparagus
We made this up last week and I have to admit I am slow in getting it posted. It is truly delicious and not hard to put together. 8 oz. no yolk noodles 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces about 16 large scallops, cut in half horizontally and ligament removed from the…
Chili Stuffed Zucchini Burgers
Calling these burgers could be a misnomer but they sure are good looking when presented at the table and taste even better. 1 recipe of “Chili-Don’s way” on this site 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 cup frozen whole kernal corn 1 cup (or more to taste) Tex Mex shredded cheese 1 cup of your favourite…
Maple Baked Trout For Dinner
Recipe #1777 Yum…..this is a super, duper recipe for trout and sooo easy to prepare, bake and, of course, eat. 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup mustard 1/2 cup good olive oil 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced 1 tsp. fresh thyme, minced 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp….