Many folks have asked for my Virginia’s Best Ham Biscuit recipe – I won the “Better Then Butter Colavita Olive Oil Recipe Contest” with this recipe – the grand prize: a trip for two to Italy with the Colavita Bicycle Racing Team where I met the Colavita brothers. Enjoy! I made these southern ham biscuits…
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Sundowners, Africa’s Cocktail Hour
On our recent safari trip to Africa our game drives began just as the sun was rising. Sometimes I felt like we were waking up the animals. I loved watching the lions stretch and yawn just like my pet cats at home do, but on a much larger scale. The mornings were chilly…40 degrees Fahrenheit…
GUINNESS HAM CHEDDAR CHEESE CROQUETTES WITH HORSERADISH AOILI
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day ~ this is a fabulous pairing ~ Guinness Ham Cheddar Cheese Croquettes with Horseradish Aoili and Guinness Blonde. Even if you are not a regular beer drinker, you will LOVE this pairing. To make this even more delightful, you and make the croquette batter today and fry them…
Haku Smoked Shoyu Seared Scallops And Firecracker Shrimp
I wish you could have smelled the aroma of this smoky soy sauce in my kitchen as I was searing the scallops ~ it was heavenly! As promised here is one of my favorite recipes using the Haku Smoked Shoyu Soy Sauce that I bought at Fresh Market (also available on-line). This is a SUPER…
For Bourbon Lovers On Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to use earthy, rich, spicy flavors in our food and cocktails. Think smokey, honey, cherry, bourbon and a twist of winter citrus in front of a roaring fire. First, the appetizer… Spicy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms With Aged Gouda Cheese Sauce Makes 10 appetizer servings (2 stuffed mushroom caps per serving)…
Enjoy Special Club Champagne With Chili-Lime Crab Salad
One of my favorite Spring recipes by Sue Zemanick, Food and Wine Magazine (with a few little twists that I enjoy with this salad). I chill appetizer bowls and appetizer forks in the freezer for serving this salad. Chile-Lime Crab Salad With Tomato And Avacado 4 servings 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil…
