Best of Summer: TGIF
Over the course of the summer, we all looked forward to Fridays. For many it was time to leave the work week behind, and let the weekend begin. Here are the top five TGIF, happy hour cocktails, as chosen by the readers.
Best of Summer: Appetizers
Snacks, appetizers, pu pu’s, tapas, or starters. No matter what you call them, we are all crazy about them. As a first course or a meal, these little gems are always a hit. So next on our list, we are looking at the summers most …
Best of Summer: Meatless Mondays
With Labor day just a week away, suddenly it feels like fall is approaching. School has begun, cooler temperatures have finally arrived, swimming pools are closing, and the locusts have started singing. Before long the grills will be put away, and “oven season” will be upon us. …
Egg & Bacon Cups ~ Eggs Vivian
A sumptuous bacon and egg cup perched high on top puff pastry and fresh tomato, served with steamed asparagus and hollandaise sauce, “Eggs Vivian” is the brunch dish dreams are made of.
TGIF with a Kahlua Espresso Martini
Sophisticated, enticing, and unexpectedly strong, the Kahlua espresso martini is a great way to start your weekend.
Potato and Onion Tart
Thinly sliced potatoes mixed with gruyere and feta cheese form the crust for this amazing “upside down” tart. The sweetness of caramelized red onion is balanced perfectly against the sharpness of the cheeses to create an explosion of goodness. A hint of thyme rounds out …
Squash Fritter Po’ boy
With August being National Sandwich month, I have been a bit obsessed with celebrating this marvelous invention, and have been enjoying experimenting with some variations of my own. Then the other day I overheard someone talking about a soft-shell crab po’ boy. As I wiped …
Grilled Crostini with Olive Tapenade
If you are looking for an easy appetizer idea, that is something other than ordinary, this spicy olive tapenade is perfect. This tangy southern French paste is wonderful enjoyed on toasted bread, served as a dip, or used for a sandwich spread. The combination of …
TGIF with a Hurricane
Deliciously fruity, packing a powerful punch, the hurricane cocktail is a great way to forget about the work week. Named for the shape of the glass it is served in, (resembling a hurricane lamp), this sweet, daiquiri style drink came into existence in a small bar in New Orleans.
Remembering Julia: In her Words
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude”.
Crumble Top Blueberry Muffins
As I sat on the front porch yesterday morning sipping my coffee, enjoying the cool, quiet of the early hours, the idea of baking something crept into my noggin. It has been far to hot to care about using the oven, but on this “almost …
Making Greek Yogurt
Rich and thick, Greek style yogurt has become a very popular item for breakfast, cooking, dips, and even desserts. Strained yogurt, yogurt cheese, labneh cheese, or Greek style yogurt is simply regular yogurt that has been strained through a cloth or filter to remove the whey, …
