Beignets & Charbroiled Oysters {and a Pimm’s Cup Cocktail Recipe}

26 Friday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in appetizers, cocktails & coffees, desserts

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beignets, Cafe au Lait, charbroiled oysters, New Orleans, Pimms Cup cocktail

Oysters. Fifty cent oysters on the half shell. That’s how it began one week ago today. Wait, you could say it actually began with Pimm’s Cup Cocktails at one of New Orleans most famous watering holes, the Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone. That’s where our bartender recommended Lüke, a Chef John Besh restaurant, located just a short walk away in the Central Business District. We wasted no time and headed that way. Lucky us…when we walked through the door we were informed that it was ‘Happy Hour.’ Fifty cent oysters on the half shell. Half-priced house brews and cocktails.

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Cookies & Cream Gourmet Popcorn {Share the Love}

24 Wednesday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook, Share the Love, snacks

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kettle corn, oreo cookies, white chocolate

Cookies & Cream Gourmet Popcorn. Not just cookies & cream ‘flavored’ popcorn, but ‘sweet & salty kettle corn tossed with crushed Oreo cookies then drizzled with white chocolate love’ popcorn. Made at home. Shared with those I love. That’s how I roll.

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Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato, Ham & Cheese Sandwich

23 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in beef, pork, lamb, burgers & sandwiches, love to cook

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ham, parmesan cheese, pesto, tomatoes

Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato Ham & Cheese from Lemony Thyme

Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato, Ham & Cheese Sandwich. Thank you Deli Man.

He asked me if I’d like some samples. How did he know? I told him I needed some ham, but not just any ham, something different. He said (in a foreign accent, the tall, dark..kind) and I quote “have you tried the Boar’s Head Rosemary Ham.” Why no, I haven’t. And my friends…The Rosemary Ham & Gruyere Cheese Sandwich {with Sundried Tomatoes} was born. Stay with me, we’re getting to the Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato, Ham & Cheese Sandwich. Soon.

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Blackberry Margaritas

20 Saturday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in cocktails & coffees, love to cook, Mexican/Latin

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blackberries, grand marnier, lime, salt, sugar, tequila

Blackberry Margaritas

When the blackberries are in season and look this good, I’m hunting recipes to make. This Margarita recipe from Cooking Light was just what I was looking for. Just so happens it makes ~~four~~ two…so I recommend inviting a friend, like I did.

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Moussaka {Greek Eggplant & Lamb}

19 Friday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in beef, pork, lamb, casseroles & comfort food, love to cook, Mediterranean

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allspice, bechamel sauce, cinnamon, eggplant, ground lamb, parmesan cheese, potato

Moussaka. The best Moussaka I’ve ever had was in ‘a diner.’ The kind of diner you find in CT or NY, that are open all night, where you can order fried eggs, t-bone steaks, pancakes, cocktails, Moussaka (or hundreds of other dishes)…any time of day. Every time I visit my sister we have at least one meal at a diner, doesn’t matter which one because they’re all good, and most often I order Moussaka.

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Blackened Chicken Pot Pie

17 Wednesday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in casseroles & comfort food, chicken & turkey, love to cook

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carrots, celery, chicken, onion, Potatoes, puff pastry

Blackened Chicken Pot Pie. Because sometimes you need to step outside your comfort zone.

I offered two choices for dinner. Would you like Pasta with Blackened Chicken or Chicken Pot Pie? The response, Yes. And the Blackened Chicken Pot Pie was born.

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Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits {one small bite at a time}

13 Saturday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in appetizers, love to cook, seafood

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chicken broth, Franks hot sauce, garlic, grits, panko bread crumbs, shallot, shrimp, white wine

Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits ~ One small bite at a time.

I’m not sure where to begin with this one. I was fumbling around the kitchen one Saturday afternoon, clearly making no headway on dinner. An ensuing melt-down in the making (doesn’t happen often but apparently there are precursors). To head it off, I was given a challenge. “Forget dinner. You have one hour to create an appetizer, something you’ve never made before. Then we’ll decide about dinner.”

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French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich

12 Friday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook

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caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, onion roll

French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese from Lemony Thyme

A French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich didn’t seem quite as crazy as my Spaghetti & Meatball Grilled Cheese Sandwich last week. Boy did I catch some flack for that one from the healthy-eating police.

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Dark & Stormy Cocktail {and Night}

11 Thursday Apr 2013

Posted by libby in cocktails & coffees, love to cook

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ginger beer, Goslings Black Seal Rum, lime

The Dark & Stormy Cocktail.

I was driving to work this morning listening to the radio when I detected a bit of excitement in the weatherman’s voice. The kind he gets when a storm is brewing. It’s the start of tornado season and the weather conditions are just right for late afternoon thunderstorms. He cautioned his radio audience….be prepared for a Dark & Stormy Night on your evening drive home. Continue reading »

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Monthly Archives: April 2013

Beignets & Charbroiled Oysters {and a Pimm’s Cup Cocktail Recipe}

Parmesan Pesto Grilled Tomato, Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Blackberry Margaritas

Moussaka {Greek Eggplant & Lamb}

Blackened Chicken Pot Pie

Deconstructed Shrimp & Grits {one small bite at a time}

French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Dark & Stormy Cocktail {and Night}

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