Category Archives: Condiments

July 4th Grilling Favorites

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare.  Here are three recipes that will make you the GRILL MASTER OF YOUR … Continue reading

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New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

Here is a New Year’s Day Menu that is sure to please everyone. It’s a great menu for a large gathering and so much of it can be done in advance. Enjoy! Appetizers Tortilla Soup with Chicken Goat Cheese Crisps … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Appetizers, Apples, Blue Cheese, Braising, Cake, Carrot Cake, Carrots, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Chocolate, Chocolate Desserts, Cilantro, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Cream, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Fresh Ham, Goat Cheese, Ham, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hors d'oeuvres, Icing, Meat, Menus, Pastry, Pecans, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Pork, Potato, Poultry, Recipes To Share, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Sweet Potato, Tortilla, Tortilla Soup, Vegetables, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar, Whipped Cream | Tagged , , | Comments Off on New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

July 4th Menu

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, BBQ, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Beans, Beer, Black Beans, Brine, Cedar Plank Grilling, Charcoal Grill, Chicken, Chimichurri, Chocolate Desserts, Coconut, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Corn Bread, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Entree, Food For Thought, Gazpacho, Graham Cracker Crust, Grilling, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Italian Dishes, Italian Food, Italian Meringue, Italian Specialties, Macadamia Nuts, Menus, Nuts, Pastry, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Pie, Pork Ribs, Potato, Potato Salad, Poultry, Pudding, Ribs, Salad, Salad Dressing, Seafood, Shrimp, Summer Fruit Crostada, Tarts, Vegetables, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, White Chocolate Whipped Cream | Tagged | Comments Off on July 4th Menu

Thanksgiving Feast 2021

It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Andouille Sausage, Appetizers, Apple Pie, Apples, Austrian Vegetable Soup, Bacon, BBQ, Brine, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Sauce, Charcoal Grill, Chestnuts, Chicken Stock, Chutney, Chutney Cream Cheese, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Corn Bread, Corn Pudding, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Cream Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit, Entree, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Graham Cracker Crust, Gravy, Grilling, Hints and Tips, Holiday Specialties, Mango, Mango Chutney, Menus, Pancetta, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pears, Pecans, Potato, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Recipes To Share, Sausage, Sides, Smashed Potatoes, Smoked Chicken Stock, Stuffing, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, Turkey | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2021

Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads

Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads all have much in common: They are really good, quick and easy to make. Once upon a time a long time ago, I was the sous chef at a restaurant in Delray Beach. The … Continue reading

Posted in Ahh Haa Moments, Blueberries, Bread, Breakfast Bread, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese, Chili Peppers, Chocolate, Chocolate Chips, Condiments, Corn, Cornmeal, Cranberries, Cranberry Breakfast Bread, Cream Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Dried Cranberries, Food For Thought, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hot Peppers, Lemon, Mango Chutney, Nuts, Oranges, Pumpkin, Quick Breads, Recipes To Share, Savory Quick Breads, Sugar, Sweet Quick Breads, Tea Breads | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads

Valentine’s Day Dinner

This year I will be doing a Valentine’s Day Dinner for 6 of our closest friends visiting over Valentine’s Day Weekend. I’ve decided to do a simple dinner, one that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. Being able … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Ancho Chili Preserves, Andouille Sausage, Appetizers, Beef, Cake, Chocolate, Chocolate Desserts, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chorizo Sausage, Condiment, Condiments, Crab Cakes, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Entree, Filet Mignon, Food For Thought, Goat Cheese, Haricot Vert, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hints and Tips, Hors d'oeuvres, Italian Meringue, Lobster, Menus, Mousse Au Chocolate, Mushrooms, Mussels, Pecans, Recipes To Share, Remolaude Sauce, Seafood, Side Dishes, Tenderloin of Beef, Wine | Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Dinner

Hot Sauce (Very Hot Hot Sauce)

If you’re a fan of hot sauces then you will love this one. I used several different types of hot peppers but only 1 Carolina Reaper. The Reaper is rated as the hottest pepper on the planet. The other peppers … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Feast 2018

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am so looking forward to chowing down on our Thanksgiving Feast 2018. Here are several recipes you might like to try and serve to your guest for Thanksgiving Dinner. Some recipes are … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apple Pie, Apples, Asparagus, Bread, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Sauce, Cheese, Chicken Stock, Chocolate, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Cream, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dried Cranberries, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Pancetta, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pears, Pecans, Pie, Potato Dauphinoise, Poultry, Pumpkin, Recipes To Share, Sage, Sauces, Side Dishes, Sides, Stuffing, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, Turkey, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2018

Pumpkin Chutney Bread and Orange Marmalade

It was chilly and raining outside yesterday which made it a good day to spend in the kitchen. I hadn’t made Pumpkin Chutney Bread for a while and decided to take a look at my recipe and update it a … Continue reading

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July 4th Menu

Our country’s most important celebration is just around the corner. July 4th is the day we really should be taking a good long look at how lucky we are to live in this great country and to reflect on what … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Appetizers, Beef, Beer, Cedar Plank Grilling, Charcoal Grill, Chicken, Chocolate, Condiments, Couscous, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Food For Thought, Graham Cracker Crust, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hints and Tips, Italian Meringue, Lemon, Mango, Meat, Pickled Fruit, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Pie, Pineapple, Poultry, Recipes To Share, Salad, Salad Dressing, Salsa, Sauces, Shrimp, Tarts, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings | Tagged , , | Comments Off on July 4th Menu