Monthly Archives: June 2017

Honey and Basil Chicken

1 cup red wine or basil vinegar3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard2 Tbsp. soy sauce3 Tbsp. honey3 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped¼ cup fresh thyme, choppedFreshly ground black pepper4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvesRiceIn a shallow glass baking dish, mix the vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, honey, basil, thyme, and pepper. Add the chicken and turn to coat all…

California Succotash with Dill and Savory

2 cups lima beans, fresh4 ears corn, boiled3 Tbsp. butter¼ cup almonds, slivered¼ cup black olives, chopped1 Tbsp. dill, chopped½ tsp. savory, mincedCook lima beans in small amount of boiling water 10 minutes; add corn, cut from ears. Cook 10 minutes longer. Melt 3 tablespoons butter, add almonds and brown lightly. Add browned almonds, olives,…

Savory Feta Cheese Log with Toasted Walnuts and Olives

1 8oz package feta cheese, crumbled4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped ripe olives 2 Tbls sliced green onions ½ cup chopped walnuts ⅓ cup chopped parsleyMix feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, and oil with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add…

Rosemary and Garlic Red Potatoes

1½ lbs. small red potatoes, cut into quarters1 tbsp unsalted Butter1 tbsp extra-virgin Olive Oil3 Garlic cloves, minced4 tsp fresh Rosemary, chopped (2 tsp if dried)Salt and freshly ground Pepper to taste Arrange the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, just until tender-crisp or firm when pierced with a fork. Heat the butter and…

Grilled Sirloin in Bourbon Marinade

Serves 4 to 6 1 cup beef stock⅓ cup Old Forester Bourbon⅛ cup soy sauce3 garlic cloves, minced3 green onions, dicedFresh ground pepper to taste2 to 2½ pound sirloin steak, 1" to 1½" thickCombine the beef stock, bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the sirloin…

Cranberry-Caramel Squares

1 cup fresh cranberries 2 Tbls sugar½ tsp. fresh lemon juice 2⅓ cup all purpose flour, divided ½ tsp. baking soda 2 cups uncooked regular oats ½ cup sugar ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar¼ cup toasted pecans, finely chopped 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 10 oz package chopped dates ¾ cup…

Wild Turkey Bourbon Marinade

Note: Use this sauce to marinate red meats before cooking and to baste meats while cooking.2 cups soy sauce¼ cup Wild Turkey bourbon2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons dry mustard2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger root(or 1 tablespoon ground ginger)1 tablespoon garlic salt1 teaspoon TabascoCombine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into quart jar. Yield: 1 quart.

Warm Cider Sauce

1 cup apple cider¾ cup light corn syrup¼ cup sugar4 Tablespoons unsalted butterJuice and grated zest of 1 lemon½ teaspoon ground nutmegPinch of ground ginger Combine all ingredients in saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves. Serve warm.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter½ teaspoon salt¾ cup sugar3 egg yolksJuice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)2 teaspoons grated lemon rind¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground allspice2 cups mashed sweet potatoes1 cup whole milk, scalded3 egg whites, stiffly beaten1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked Heat the oven to 425°. Blend butter, salt, and…

Spumoni Meringues

I must admit that I go to great lengths to create spectacular dishes during the holidays to serve to my family and closest friends. This is so simple, yet so elegant. If you love spumoni ice cream as much as I do, you'll love this holiday dessert. Kids certainly do! Meringue shells3 egg whites1 teaspoon…