Category Archives: Vinegar

Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Appetizer Maryland Crab Cakes with Ancho Chili Preserves First Coarse Mussels with Chorizo Sausage Second Coarse Pan Seared Duck Breast Smashed Potatoes Haricots Vert Almandine Third Course Bibb Lettuce, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Tossed with Vinaigrette Lyonnaise Dessert … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

TBMDM (Through Back Memorial Day Menu) This menu is one of my favorites. I had a Memorial Day BBQ several years ago at our home in Florida. There were around 30 people gathered to kick off the summer and we … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Antipasti, Appetizers, Asparagus, Balsamic Vinegar, BBQ, Berries, Brie, Carrots, Charcoal Grill, Cherries, Cobbler, Corn, Corn Pudding, Creme Fraiche, Curry, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Entree, Fish, Food For Thought, Fruit, Green Beans, Grilling, Haricot Vert, Hors d'oeuvres, Mango, Moroccan Potato Salad, Onions, Peppers, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Pineapple, Pork, Potato, Potato Salad, Pulled Pork, Recipes To Share, Red Onion, S'Mores, Salsa, Semi-Freddo, Shrimp, Side Dishes, Sides, Slaw, Tarts, Vegetables, Vinegar | Comments Off on Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

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

Spring Is In The Air

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? We will soon be using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Beets, Berries, Blueberries, Cheesecake, Chorizo Sausage, Compote, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Food For Thought, Hints and Tips, Menus, Mussels, Oranges, Pastry, Recipes To Share, Ricotta Cheese, Roasted Beet Salad, Salad, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Seafood, Tomato, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar, White Balsamic Vinegar, Wine, XVOO | Comments Off on Spring Is In The Air

Summer’s Bounty

Two of the best things about the end of summer produce are Corn and Tomatoes. Both are at their height of superbness! Here is a recipe for Corn Chowder and a recipe for a very simple Tomato-Green Chili Salsa. Serve … Continue reading

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Savory Four Cheese Tart

This Savory Four Cheese Tart with Asparagus and Pancetta is a wonderful dish to serve for a brunch, luncheon, dinner first course or as a snack mid-afternoon. I love the bread crumb crust as it is light and doesn’t interfere … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Asparagus, Cheese, Cream Cheese, Dinner, Egg Dishes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Goat Cheese, Hints and Tips, Luncheon Salads, Menus, Orange Marmalade, Oranges, Pancetta, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar, White Balsamic Vinegar | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Savory Four Cheese Tart

Christmas Dinner 2016

Christmas is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t planned your Christmas Dinner here is a suggestion that will knock your Reindeer Socks off. Much of this dinner can be made a day in advance and finished on … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Bacon, Brown Sugar, Cabbage, Cake, Chicken Stock, Coconut, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Custard, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Duck, Entree, Food For Thought, Frosting, Menus, Pickled Vegetables, Potato, Poultry, Recipes To Share, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Sweet Potato, Vegetables, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Christmas Dinner 2016

Farm to Table in Greenville

We made the big move and left Fort Lauderdale after 42 years of fun in the sun. A life of wonderful memories was cultivated in The Sunshine State:  A life where I began my career working in kitchens, becoming a … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Butter, Creme Fraiche, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fish, Food For Thought, Onions, Pickled Vegetables, Pickling, Recipes To Share, Red Onion, Sage, Turnips, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar, Wine, XVOO | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Farm to Table in Greenville

Chicken Salad Italian Style Alla Lisa

I recently posted Chicken Salad Italian Style to my site and was overwhelmed with the ton of positive reviews I received. My cousin Lisa made the salad and put her own twist on it by using White Balsamic Vinegar instead … Continue reading

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