It has been quite some time, since I made any posts on my blog. I’m sorry for that, for there has been some personal issues that were unavoidable. You see, my wife had passed away and after 28 years of her putting up with my antics in the kitchen, it was and will be miss dearly, For she was my biggest critic, when it came to tasting any of the dishes or desserts that I make. Now I have to take it upon myself to be the guinea pig, and criticize what I make.Now to the food. But not just any food, for I had...
My friends had issued me a challenge and I decided to take it on. Well it wasn’t so much as a challenge, but more of a request to make potato soup. But knowing me, they figured that I would do something outside of your typical potato soup. Well they knew me well, and I really didn’t disappoint them the slightest. The only problem I had with this soup, is that I didn’t make enough of it. I know better next time.Peruvian Purple Potato Soup2 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 bay leaves...
I have always enjoyed a good pie every once in awhile, but this time around I wanted something with a little oomph and wow. So with a little experimenting I have found that pie.Mexican Chocolate Cream PieCrust: 10 graham cracker cookie sheets 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. butter, meltedChocolate Filling: ½ c. sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ tsp. instant espresso powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (optional) 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 ¾ c....
These meatballs are simmered in a homemade chili sauce which was give a special snap with the flavor of grape jelly. Yes I said grape jelly, nothing can ever go wrong with grape jelly. This is a perfect appetizer to please the crowd of friends or family gatherings. This is perfect for the tailgate parties during the football games. So make a batch for the Super Bowl this year!Snappy Glazed Meatballs1 lb. Ground beef 1 small onion, chopped ¼ c. bread crumbs 1 tsp. salt 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 c. homemade...
You may not actually be a royal family, but here is how you can treat your family with royalty. Using this recipe for your next dinner can save you money on your food budget AND serve a delicious meal fit for a high-price restaurant.Baked Honey and Mustard Chicken Thighs6 chicken thighs skin and bone intact. ½ tbsp. dry mustard 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard (any other kind of dark mustard will be just as good) 2 tbsp. oil (I like to use a vegetable oil here, because of a higher heat tolerance) Salt...
This is a very delightful and simple cake to make. It’s sets apart from all traditional cakes made today.Frothy Coca-Cola and Banana CakeCake: 3 medium eggs ½ c. light brown sugar 1/3 c. Coca-Cola 1 ¼.c. cake flour 1 c. ground almonds (optional) 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 large bananas, well mashed 5 tbsp. butter, melted, plus extra for greasingMeringue: 4 medium egg whites Pinch of salt 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/3 c. Coca-Cola 1 c. light brown sugar 2 tbsp. light brown sugar, combined with above sugarPrehe...
Before I go any further, I want to apologized for not posting anything for awhile. I have had a terrible ending for the year 2012. First my mother-in-law passed away shortly before Thanksgiving and then my wife passed away last month shortly before Christmas. With that being said, I promised my wife and family that I will continue with my cooking and I have.Here is a new dish with a twist of french with a touch of latin to it.Chicken Cordon PeruFor marinade: ¼ c. soy sauce juice of one lime 1 ½ tbsp. Per...
I assure you, this cake will be a hit, when an empty cake plate returns to the kitchen. Those are my kind of reviews!I baked it in a Kugelhoff pan but you could make it in a regular bundt pan or even a couple of loaf pans. Next time, I’d like to make some mini loafs to give as gifts. Spiced Eggnog Pound Cake1 c. butter, softened 3 c. sugar (here I used vanilla sugar) 6 large eggs 3 c. cake flour ½ tsp. salt ¾ tsp. baking powder 1 c. refrigerated or canned eggnog 2 tsp. vanilla (yes, I used my own vanilla...
Recently, several people have came to me, wondering what they are doing wrong with the desserts that they have made. They would tell me that they don’t taste like the ones that I have made. Well, there is a secret to what I do, and now I must make a confession. I have been a very naughty Chef, for I never included any of my secrets in any of my recipes. That is until now. When I write the recipes and hand them out, as well as post them on this blogsite, I would go and not include my tiny little secret. I...
Just when I thought I had made everything with red velvet that was under the sun, I thought of another fun way and it is sooo sinfully delicious too. In fact, drinking this is like having a whole cake in one cup.Red velvet cake is a classic dessert. However, sometimes a classic needs a little change. When it's cold outside, this hot chocolate recipe will warm you up and keep that fun red velvet look! Red velvet cake is synonymous with delicious. It's a classic Southern treat that has hit it big in bakeri...
