Year: 2013

Sensation Salad

Sensation Salad

There is a reason why this is called “Sensation Salad”. Simply put, it’s sensational!! My sister lives in Louisiana and brought this recipe to me several years ago from Kay, one of her two amazing mother in-laws!! It is my favorite salad in the world […]

Special Occasion Luncheon for 70 People (pt 1 of 3)

Each year, my church puts on a special luncheon for all the ‘retirees’ the Tuesday closest to Valentine’s Day. It is not your typical church luncheon though. We recruit some of the ‘younger’ folks to transform the Fellowship Hall and ‘professionally’ serve everyone. We provide […]

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

Even if you don’t like Brussels sprouts, you really need to give Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto a try. They really don’t taste like brussels sprouts at all. There’s something about shredding them that takes the “bite” out that people don’t like. I have made […]

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms is one of the first appetizers I ever made. It’s easy, elegant, and a huge crowd pleaser. I made them a few days ago for a birthday gathering I was having for my husband and it got rave reviews. My sister put it […]

How to Cut Basil into Strips

How to Cut Basil into Strips

This technique applies for basil, mint and other leafy herbs. It can also be used to ‘shred’ leafy green vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, swiss chard. The technique to a classically trained chef is a Chiffonade. But, unless you like crossword puzzles, who cares. How […]

How to Poach a Whole Chicken

How to Poach a Whole Chicken

Many people are intimidated by the need to poach a whole chicken. However, we are here to tell you that this is not rocket science. In order to poach a chicken, follow the basic steps below: Level of Difficulty: Moderate Time Required: Prep Time – […]