Category Archives: Food and all that goes with it!

Views from my pantry

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jane

I thought I would show you some of the shelves in my pantry. My spices are alphabetized. Yes that sounds nuts but I have too many and cannot find them otherwise! I have a bazillion oils and vinegars and sauces. … Continue reading →

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The standing rib roast has been rubbed

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jane

Preheat oven to 375. And so the preparation has begun. I mixed up equal parts salt, garlic powder and black pepper. I rubbed it onto a 4 pound rib roast. It is resting now and will go into the oven … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jane

Had this at a friend’s house and HOUNDED her for the recipe.. It is so delish!! Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya – (makes 10 servings) 2-3 lbs. chicken cut into bite size pieces (I use all white meat but feel free … Continue reading →

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Filet mignon au poivre recipe

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Jane

We have tried to duplicate the awesome Angus Barn au poivre sauce.. To no avail. However, this recipe is the one 🙂 1/4 cup coarsely chopped crushed peppercorns (I used the coffee grinder to crush/chop as I don’t grind coffee … Continue reading →

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Filet au poivre..

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jane

Well, we’ve made this a bazillion times thru the years, but tonight I tried a new recipe. Just slightly different. And oh soooooo yummy. The au poivre sauce was amazing. Steaks cooked perfectly. YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

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Cosmopolitan

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jane

Mix equal parts in martini glass with crushed ice. Shake well. Do not stir. (Had to say that ala James Bond!) Strain into martini glass. ENJOY! I did!

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Roasted asparagus

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jane

Preheat oven to 425. Wash asparagus and trim tough ends. Spread on greased jelly roll pan in single layer. Pour a bit of olive oil on top Sprinkle creole seasoning on top. Roast for about 10 minutes. Serve immediately! Enjoy!

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Butter yeast rolls.

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jane

OOOH these smell amazing as always!!! Total time so far about 2 hours. Made the dough. It rose. Punched it down. Rose again. Framed the rolls. Baking now.

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Saturday night dinner…

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jane

Lazy morning… Thinking of what would be good for dinner. Poring thru cookbooks (yes I have real cookbooks) and looking up recipes on the Internet. I think I have come up with a plan. Veggies are still undecided. Wish me … Continue reading →

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Margaritas

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Jane

Yum. Nothing like homemade margaritas. Squeeze 4 limes. 4 shots agavero tequila (we can no longer buy here in NC so DH imports from SC!). 2 shots orange liqueur Mix all together. Serve over crushed ice.

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