Showing posts with label dinner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dinner. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
AWESOME--Cinco de Mayo Inspired Menu
We love Mexican food in our house so it's only fitting that on Cinco de Mayo, we go all out. Today's recipes have unique twists on some old favorites....... Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail.....Easy Mexican-Inspired Hummus....Pomegranate Margaritas....and for my friends from Western NY (Buffalo area) and those that LOVE Buffalo Chicken.....Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Blue Cheese Cilantro Ranch Dressing.....delish recipes....stop on over!
Friday, February 12, 2016
PARIS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!
Happy Valentine's Day TLB friends!
I recently had a conversation with my sister where we discussed a Paris trip that hubby and I took a few years ago. With Valentine's day being right around the corner, I thought our Paris trip would make a great Valentine blog. As I browsed my photos all of the memories started flooding back.
Paris is such an amazing city. It is rich in history, is home to some of the most
beautiful architecture, amazing food, and markets.
The Champs Elysees is one of the world's most lovely and talked about streets in the world.......
We enjoyed the panoramic views from the Eiffel Tower where we overlooked the Trocadero, and the Seine River. We feasted on delicious food and outstanding wine.....and the company was great!
Our final evening in Paris was a romantic dinner cruise on the River Seine. We again enjoyed another delicious dinner complete with champagne and enjoyed glorious views of the Parisian Boulevards as we floated down the river.
It was truly a night to remember!
I recently had a conversation with my sister where we discussed a Paris trip that hubby and I took a few years ago. With Valentine's day being right around the corner, I thought our Paris trip would make a great Valentine blog. As I browsed my photos all of the memories started flooding back.
Paris is such an amazing city. It is rich in history, is home to some of the most
beautiful architecture, amazing food, and markets.
The Champs Elysees is one of the world's most lovely and talked about streets in the world.......
Visit the Rue Cler Market---
We enjoyed the panoramic views from the Eiffel Tower where we overlooked the Trocadero, and the Seine River. We feasted on delicious food and outstanding wine.....and the company was great!
Our final evening in Paris was a romantic dinner cruise on the River Seine. We again enjoyed another delicious dinner complete with champagne and enjoyed glorious views of the Parisian Boulevards as we floated down the river.
It was truly a night to remember!
WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Kathleen
Friday, October 24, 2014
BRAZILIAN DINNER WITH FRIENDS
Welcome to Foodie Friday!
Last weekend while we were in Florida our very close friends invited us to a dinner party. My friend is Brazilian and her husband is Italian. He's the grillmaster, she's the chef. They are quite a team!!
Our menu for the evening was outstanding. Our grillmaster cooked our meats to perfection and our chef's side dishes were outstanding. We love to try cuisine from other countries.
Our meal was so delicious I just had to share it with all of you. When I asked my friend for the recipes, she told me she would be "happy" to jot down exactly how she prepared each recipe.
**My apologies for the quality of my photos. It was a very dark evening.
We feasted on:
Brazilian Beef and Chicken
Crispy Smoked Sausage
Sauteed Collard Greens
Farofa
Brazilian Rice
Brazilian Black Beans
Our featured drink:
Caipirinha shorties (my favorite)
Brazilian Rice
Saute garlic and olive oil until it begins to slightly brown. Add the rice and saute for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover the mixture with HOT water, approximately 2 inches above the rice. Add salt to taste. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Cook at medium heat for approximately 20 minutes.
Black Beans
My friend used chicken thighs for our dinner. First wash the chicken in a white vinegar and salt bath. Add fresh or ground garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Marinate in vinegar and olive oil for a few hours. Grill when ready.
Our grillmaster used Top Sirloin beef. He sprinkled it very liberally (as they do in Brazil) with coarse salt and pepper to taste.
Caipirinha--Brazil's National Cocktail
Last weekend while we were in Florida our very close friends invited us to a dinner party. My friend is Brazilian and her husband is Italian. He's the grillmaster, she's the chef. They are quite a team!!
Our menu for the evening was outstanding. Our grillmaster cooked our meats to perfection and our chef's side dishes were outstanding. We love to try cuisine from other countries.
Our meal was so delicious I just had to share it with all of you. When I asked my friend for the recipes, she told me she would be "happy" to jot down exactly how she prepared each recipe.
**My apologies for the quality of my photos. It was a very dark evening.
We feasted on:
Brazilian Beef and Chicken
Crispy Smoked Sausage
Sauteed Collard Greens
Farofa
Brazilian Rice
Brazilian Black Beans
Our featured drink:
Caipirinha shorties (my favorite)
Saute garlic and olive oil until it begins to slightly brown. Add the rice and saute for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover the mixture with HOT water, approximately 2 inches above the rice. Add salt to taste. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Cook at medium heat for approximately 20 minutes.
Black Beans
Saute green onions and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add as
many cans of drained beans as you require. Then add 1/2 can of water for each can of beans used. Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
***She occasionally adds bacon or fresh basil also.
Collard Greens
My friend buys her Collard greens already chopped (Costco) but if you prefer you may chop your own. She prefers not to use the middle vein as it can be a bit tough. Saute garlic in olive oil until it slightly browns then add the greens and cook until softened. Salt and pepper to taste.
Farofa
Farofa is the most well known accompaniment in Brazil. It is toasted manioc (yucca) root. This may be purchased in most Latin supermarkets.You may add any of the following ingredients to this; eggs, sausage and chicken. In a fry pan mix all ingredients together. Saute and serve over rice and beans.
Crispy Grilled Smoked Sausage
Our grillmaster cut smoked sausage into tiny bite size pieces and grilled them so that when you bit into them they were nearly all crispy except for the soft center. They were outstanding.
Farofa
Farofa is the most well known accompaniment in Brazil. It is toasted manioc (yucca) root. This may be purchased in most Latin supermarkets.You may add any of the following ingredients to this; eggs, sausage and chicken. In a fry pan mix all ingredients together. Saute and serve over rice and beans.
Crispy Grilled Smoked Sausage
Our grillmaster cut smoked sausage into tiny bite size pieces and grilled them so that when you bit into them they were nearly all crispy except for the soft center. They were outstanding.
Brazilian Chicken and Beef Sirloin
My friend used chicken thighs for our dinner. First wash the chicken in a white vinegar and salt bath. Add fresh or ground garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Marinate in vinegar and olive oil for a few hours. Grill when ready.
Our grillmaster used Top Sirloin beef. He sprinkled it very liberally (as they do in Brazil) with coarse salt and pepper to taste.
Caipirinha--Brazil's National Cocktail
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Ingredients:
1/2 lime, quartered
1 tsp. white sugar
2 1/2 fluid ounces cachaca
1 cup ice cubs
In large glasses squeeze and drop in 2 eighths of lime. Add sugar,crush and mix with spoon. Pour in cachaca and add plenty of ice. Stir well.
There's nothing like spending an evening with good friends especially with the added bonus of taking a trip to Brazil for dinner!
I hope you all enjoyed today's blog and make your own Brazilian dinner. It's so delicious......you will love it!
Many thanks to our friends for treating us to such a lovely evening!
Wishing all of our TLB friends a wonderful weekend with your friends!
Kathleen
I hope you all enjoyed today's blog and make your own Brazilian dinner. It's so delicious......you will love it!
Many thanks to our friends for treating us to such a lovely evening!
Wishing all of our TLB friends a wonderful weekend with your friends!
Kathleen
Friday, July 18, 2014
SUMMER--ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD
There's nothing easier on a hot summer day than making a salad. I often switch up our meals in the summer by using a salad as our main course. I've been searching for new salad ideas.......boy there sure are lots of recipes out there!
Today's blog features an Antipasto Pasta Salad. I made this for Friday night's dinner last week, added a tray of fresh veggies with hummus and pita bread, along with slices of watermelon for a little something sweet. How easy is that? I'm also thinking next time a glass of a nice cold Pinot Grigio would be a good accompaniment!
The salad contains some of the typical items found in an antipasto platter; marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, grated Parm, prosciutto, and olives. I used whole wheat penne pasta, and Good Seasons Italian dressing and it was hubby approved.
Look at how colorful and beautiful it is!
You may find the recipe at: http://www.chatelaine.com/recipe/vegetarian/antipasto-pasta-salad/
Give this easy and delicious salad a try. It's great for lunch, dinner or sharing a dish at a party and tastes even better the second day! Have a wonderful weekend!
Bon Appetit!
Kathleen
***Thanks so much for stopping by. See you on Monday!
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