Category: Food & Wine

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Baklava Cheesecake is extraordinary

My daughter Karen and her friend Monica were invited to a mutual friends home for Easter and they wanted to bring something extraordinary… something a man would like…. who — unfortunately — couldn’t enjoy chocolate. Karen thought it would be fun to combine her two favorite desserts: Baklava and Cheesecake!

It sounded a bit over-the-top to me, but the more I think about it, the more I think it sounds insanely interesting and delicious… it makes me wonder how I might make one?

Congratulations Monika and Karen for daring to try something fun, wonderful and from what I hear… it was a BIG hit!

Roger

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olde port fish and seafood

Just a plug for my favorite place to buy anythng from the sea... the Olde Port Fisheries! CLICK on the picture... this is where I am going

Something about being on a ‘Jenny Craig”… for years… that gives me a hankering for something that walks, flies or swims. I have found it easiest to keep my sanity… and my diet… when I indulge in a thoughtful way.

Now, don’t those oysters look… ah… dietetic?  😉

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the ultimate beef wellington is well named

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the Ultimate Beef Wellington is well named! CLICK on the picture for Tyler Florences Recipe on my picture page!

Most people who know me realize that I am seldom impressed with on-line recipes as they leave too many good things out… or take unnecessary and unwanted shortcuts. However, Tyler Florence has done a nice job with his Beef Wellington… and I love his version of a Green Peppercorn Sauce.

Here is my link to a few of the pictures in the process… it was delicious!

Bon Appetite!

Roger

PS. the biggest change I made is to use 12 ounces of  Prociuto … instead of 6 ounces.

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white chocolate amarula cheesecake

Simple for lovers of white chocolate and amarula!

My bride of nearly 39 years loves white chocolate and who can blame her? The best is made – in my humble opinion- by Peters Chocolate Company and when you want the best… this is the go-to chocolate for me!

Nothing very fancy in my cheesecake unless you call ‘richness’ something unexpected… but we have amarula liquor and white chocolate in both the filling and the cap. Delicious!

Here is the basic recipe that I tweaked to make this one happen.

Roger

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Chili Relleneo in bulk, and not bad

Chili Relleno for one? 😉

I love Chili Relleno, but I wondered if there was an easier way to make a larger size without sacrificing quality? For this challenge I turned to the simple pie plate and a microwave.

Most ‘bulk’ chili rellenos you will find posted are those placed in a casserole dish with the chilis on the bottom ( sometimes NOT stuffed, ugh!) covered with cheese and custard. I am sure it is good, but I want a little custard below the chilis. After thinking about how many microwaved omelets I have made, I thought this might be the ticket for this recipe.

the few steps in this fun dish!

The process is simple: 1) make your egg mixture and place part in the base of the pan and microwave to virtually solid, 2) place your chilis on top, spinkle with your favorite cheeses and cover with remaining egg mixture 3) remove from plate and cover with your Relleno Sauce!

SHHhhh, actually I was going to share this with Laura as she is coming home from a trip, but it really wasn’t all that good… at least that’s my story! 😉 yum!

Roger