Shrimp are so easy and delightfully yummy but unless you live on the coast it can difficult to find fresh tasting shrimp. That was my delemia living in Southwest Virginia, but now I’ve found the solution. Kroger Private Selection Argentinean Raw, Peeled and Deveined, X-large Red Frozen Shrimp. The package say they taste like buttery…
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Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip + Neiman Marcus Million $ Dip
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine, Behind the Page Blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! During the busy holiday season, these dips solve the “What can I bring?” dilemma. Easy to make, they are always a party favorite. Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip Serve this dip with The Fine…
White Bean Hummus With Pine Nuts Drizzled with Smoked Olive Oil
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! May 13, 2019 is International Hummus Day. The word “hummus” means chickpea in Arabic. Traditionally, hummus is made by blending garbanzo beans (chickpeas), garlic, lemon juice, tahini, spices and olive oil. Often served…
French Herb Dip And Cameron Hughes Lot 631 Pinot Gris For Summer Sippin’ and Snackin’
My friends at Cameron Hughes sent me their Lot 631 (2017) Willamette Valley Pinot Gris to taste. I do enjoy a nice crisp Pinot Gris when it is 90 degrees + outside and I love to pair it with my favorite casual summer foods… Kettle cooked potato chips (I am partial to Martin’s Potato Chips…
Greek Herb Cheese Spread Paired With Cameron Hughes Lot 639 Rosé
Our group of neighborhood ladies meet for lunch and bubbly, calling ourselves “The Bubbles Club”. All of us are very good cooks and we enjoy sharing our recipes. One of the ladies is of Greek descent and we always look forward to the dishes she brings to the table. One of my favorites is her…
Better Than Butter Ham Biscuit Recipe ~ Grand Prize Winner Colavita Olive Oil
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…
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…
Mionetto Rosé Prosecco With Tremazzini ~ Perfect Pairing For Spring
Welcome warm weather… sipping delicious bubbly while dining alfresco on our patio, evenings under the stars celebrating good food and friendship…welcome Spring! Another reason to celebrate… I have new friends at Mionetto that sent me several bottles of their Italian sparkling wines to taste. One of the bottles of bubbly was completely new to me:…
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…
