When Dave and I want the kids to come running home for a family evening of games and dinner, this no-frills meal is sure to get them there. We have a couple of favorites but the recipe we decided on is Dave’s specialty (and who am I to argue, I can sit back have a glass of wine and watch the cook)! Low Country Boil Serves 8 to 10 One cup of Old Bay spice 3 or 4 pounds small to medium red potatoes 8 ears of corn cut in half or thirds 2 1/2 pounds smoked kielbasa 4 pounds large shrimp, shells on Add 2 1/2 gallons of water to a really big pot, (ours is 20 quarts) put on the stove and bring water to a boil. Add 1/2 cup of Old Bay, then slowly add the potatoes. Cook 10 minutes. Add the kielbasa and corn. Cook 10 minutes more, add 1/4 cup of Old Bay. Last, add the shrimp, stir. Cook till shrimp is just pink- about 4 minutes. Prepare a serving platter with newspaper and with a large skimmer or slotted spoon. Place all on platter- Careful!!! Sprinkle remaining Old Bay over everything. Serve with bread, butter and a roll of paper...
This is one of the best summertime appetizers ever, and easy to make. I like to keep this dish seasonal, something to look forward to this time of year when basil is everywhere, especially gardens and farm markets. Serve with homemade pita chips. Basil Dip 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 large garlic cloves (I mince mine) 3 or 4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice salt and pepper pulse everything in a food processor to a rough consistency dip can be chilled in the fridge up to 2 days, but I like it fresh Homemade pita chips oven at 350 1 bag of small plain pocket pita bread cut pita bread in chip size pieces with kitchen shears (Dave likes to leave some doubled up) place the entire amount on a cookie sheet and spray with olive oil spray or PAM bake until crisp, about 10 minutes, cool. Can add garlic salt or...
I can still picture my Grandma Martha’s pies, cookies and cakes cooling in her bright tiny kitchen. She never used a mixer, she keep everything simple. This cookie recipe was served mostly for special occasions, pretty, easy, yummy. Grandma Martha’s Sunshine Cookies 1 cup of sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temp) 1 large egg (room temp) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp baking soda zest from 1...