Prawn and Avocado Salad ======================= 24 large Prawns/Shrimp 2 Avocados sliced 2 Tablespoons chopped chives 6 leaves of Boston or Butter Lettuce Dressing 1 cup of Mayonnaise (homemade or Hellmans is best) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 small fresh red chili, finely chopped 1 clove of minced garlic (Note: Sometimes I use just hot red…

Potato Salad – Warm Pesto Potato Salad======================================Fingerling or Nuggets1/4 to 1/2 cup homemade pesto sauce1/8 to 1/4 cup olive oil (more if needed)1 glove of garlic1 red pepper – julienne3 or 4 green onions choppedParmesan cheese Cook potatoes until tender. Cut potatoes into large bite size pieces. In a bowl mix pesto, olive oil and…

Pear Salad with Spicy Candied Walnuts=====================================Salad CeliaSource: JS Online NOTE:  Like most recipes I use this recipe as a guideline and adapt  it to suit my own taste. This recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of salt in the dressing.  This is way to much salt.  Please adjust to suit your own taste. 1/2 cup candied…

Orange Almond Salad===================Recipe from The Livingwater Restaurant in Unionville, Ontario. 1 large head of romaine LettuceorBaby leaf Spinach5 green onions chopped3 hard boiled eggs3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds1 small can Mandarin OrangesDressing1 1/2 cups homemade or Hellman’s Mayo1/2 tsp lemon juice1 cup vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 tablespoon chopped pimento (roasted red pepper)1/2 tablespoon chopped…

Mushrooms And Pimientos In Puff Pastry======================================The Foods and Wines of Spain 1 package puff pastry1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Tablespoon minced onion1 clove garlic minced2 Tablespoons minced pimientopreferably homemade1/4 pound mushrooms, chopped fine1/2 dried red chili crumbled or 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakesSalt and pepper to taste2 Teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Heat the oil in…

Mushroom – Cream Of Mushroom Soup=================================2 to 3 cups sliced mushrooms1 large shallot minced1 garlic clove minced4  tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour.minced fresh thyme ordried tarragon (optional)4 or 5 cups chicken broth1  cup heavy cream (or milk) Sauté sliced mushrooms in butter, add shallot, cook for a few minutes being careful not to brown the shallots….

Minestrone Soup===============A very basic Outline on how I make my Minestrone Soup. Very Rich Beef Broth, preferably homemade, but canned will workolive oilgarliconionscelerycarrotsgreen beansspinachzucchinicanned tomatoesparsleybasiloreganoChick PeasKidney Beanssmall pastaHomemade pestoParmesan Cheese(optional)I like to add some broccoli and cauliflower to my minestrone soup as well. Make Beef broth or use canned. Sauté onions, celery, carrots in olive…

Mexican Layered Supreme=======================Can also be made with pork or beef carnitas (Shredded)1 pound lean ground beef1 clove of garlic – minced1/2 small onion chopped1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon paprikasaltpepperbeef brothPinto beans, homemade preferablybut canned will do.Homemade Guacamole (leave chunky)Salsa preferably homemadeblacked sliced olivessour creamMonterey Jack Cheesechopped tomatoes Sauté beef in a small…

Lobster Newburg=============== Source: Eat Drink and Dine 3 cups boiled diced lobster meat1/4 cup unsalted butter1/4 cup medium dry sherry1 tablespoon brandy1-1/2 cups cream1/4 cup nutmegsalt, white pepper1/2 teaspoon paprikapinch cayenne4 large egg yolks, well beatenAlso Required:heavy saucepan Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook the lobster meat in butter over medium heatfor 2…

I made this for the first time over 20 years ago. I’ve served it many times as a first course at dinner parties and it makes a lovely light summer lunch. Layered Crab And Spinach Terrine================================From the California Culinary Academy Crab Layer1/2 pound crab meat, picked over and flaked1/4 cup sour cream1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2…