Category Archives: Holiday Sensations

Everything from the traditional gourmet to the new gourmet to make each cultural holiday special.

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Hvidløgssuppe

Ingredients 15 cloves of garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 2 leek 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley 1 diced capsicum 1-2 tbsp white flour 1 can chopped tomatoes 11/2 quarts chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine 1 touch of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried dill weed salt pepper   Directions Sauté the chopped garlic quickly … Read More

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Sracciatella

Ingredients 2 eggs 1/4 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup of fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped 1/8 tsp of nutmeg 1/4 tsp of salt 1/4 tsp of white pepper 1 quart can of chicken broth 2 chicken breast, cooked and shredded 1 … Read More

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Zesty Pickled Shrimp Appetizer

6 1/2  cups water 3 pounds unpeeled, large fresh prawns 1 large purple onions, sliced thinly 1 cup olive or vegetable oil or combination of both 1 cup champagne vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or ½ … Read More

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Eggs Benedict

Ingredients 4 egg yolks 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar 1 pinch ground white pepper 2 to 3 drops of Tabasco, to taste 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cream 1 cup butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 eggs 6  teaspoon distilled white … Read More

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Oysters Rockefeller with Tarragon

8 servings as an appetizer Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, mince 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup bread crumbs, Panko preferred 4 tablespoons dried bread crumbs 2 shallots, chopped 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 1 bunch tarragon, finely … Read More

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Smoked Salmon With Asparagus Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries, coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp capers, drained and chopped 2 tsp honey 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 x 2 lbs bunch of asparagus, trimmed … Read More

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Button Mushroom and Parsley Salad

  Ingredients 1 pound large button mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2-ounce piece Parmesan Serving suggestion: assorted French cheeses and Poilane … Read More

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Jerk Chicken

  Ingredients 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces Toast and grind the following in a dry skillet: 1/2 of 1 nutmeg 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cloves, whole 6 pimento seeds (allspice) 1 teaspoon black peppercorns In a blender or … Read More

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Grilled Sliders

Of course, the fun thing about mini burgers is that if you eat three of them, which is about equivalent to one regular burger, you can have three different toppings, three different cheeses, three different anythings.   Serves 4 main courses 12 appetizers Ingredients 2 lb. … Read More

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Grilled Lime Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Tip for preparing the grill for meats and fish cut the end of a potato off and rub the grill grates with the  cut side of potato down.  Be sure to rub all surfaces well.  Marinated meats, fish, vegetables and fruits will not stick to … Read More

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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Hot Dogs

Ingredients 3 teaspoon ketchup 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 8 large hot dogs, or sausages of your choice 2 slices cheddar cheese, cut into long thin strips 3 Tbsp chopped onion 1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, drained, roughly chopped 8 slices bacon, slightly cooked but limp Vegetable … Read More

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South of the Boarder Burger

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 (4.25-ounce) can chopped ripe olives, drained 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning 6 (1-ounce) slices Jack cheese with peppers 1 thinly sliced avocado 6 onion rolls, split and … Read More