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Cucumber Gin and Tonic
By gstark
In shaker, muddle gin, cucumber, cilantro and lime
- 2/3 cup gin
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup tonic, chilled
Ribeye Steak
By gstark
Bring meat to room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour
- EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
Classic Hot Chocolate
By gstark
Directions Combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Kosher salt
- 6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Marshmallows or whipped cream, for topping
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle
By gstark
Cut tomatoes in half. Skewer Mozzarella ball Basil Leaf Tomato Sprinkle with olive oil and Salt and Pepper
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar (Use Blaze from Target)
- Cherry tomatoes (Cherry are sweeter than grape)
- Olive oil
- mini mozzarella cheese balls
- fresh basil leaves, cut in half if large (smaller is better) Strong flavor
- salt & pepper
- toothpicks
Smoked Baked Potatoes
By gstark
Preparation: Wash and dry potatoes
- Ingredients:
- 8 baking potatoes (Yukon gold's are good for this)
- 1 cup bacon grease, softened, not melted
- HERB MIX:
- 2 tablespoons ground sage
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
Corie Shower
By gstark
Luncheon
- Nuts/Mints
- Empanadas
- Brie and Fruit
- Shrimp
- Vegetable Salad with Good Seasons Dressing
- Chicken Salad with Grapes
- Hot party Ham sandwich
- Banana/Cranberry Bread
Chicken Marinade
By gstark
Blend all ingredients. Marinade in meat several hours
- 4 tsp oregano
- 4 tsp thyme
- 4 tsp rosemary
- Mix
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- Mix
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Whisk
Lemon, Parsley & Parmesan Pasta
By gstark
Directions Make the pesto: In a food processor, pulse parsley, garlic, red-pepper flakes, lemon zest, and 1 teaspo...
- 2 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves, packed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound trofie or other short, twisted pasta, such as fusilli
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Tahini Dressing
By gstark
Steps: 1. In mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, honey, lemon juice, and salt 2
- Tahini Dressing
- 1/2 Cup Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Cup Water
Crunchy French Toast with Strawberry Cream Sauce
By gstark
Combine first 6 ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 8 slices French Bread
- 2 cups crushed corn flakes
- Strawberries
- Strawberry Cream Sauce
- 10 oz strawberries
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon