In the mid-1990s, I was fortunate enough to have traveled to New Orleans twice. They were both high school trips for, I hate to admit, marching band which I played the clarinet (quit laughing). We were a small school band that was able to march in a couple of the Mardi Gras parades, including the […]
Entrees
Cream of Mushroom
One of the classic Christmas Recipes originates from my Grandma Coffin. Broccoli Casserole, one of my favorites transports me back to her kitchen at Christmas. I can imagine all the dishes presented on her kitchen island that were an antique butcher block. The kitchen was all a buzz and her checking the oven to make […]
Delicious Maple Glazed Meatloaf Recipe
Maple Glazed Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet, cook the bacon until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. Add onions and garlic to the skillet. Cover and cook until tender, then remove and set aside with the bacon. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, […]
Smoked Shrimp with Apple Wood Chips
Every summer, we take a trip up to Barcelona in Westfield, NY and grab some smoked salmon and shrimp from a local vendor. It is usually a great drive to get them. If we are in the mood and the beach is not full of people, we can look for the sea glass that comes […]
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup Recipe Ingredients Slice Onions into thin pieces. Place in a stockpot with Garlic and Olive Oil. Stir the Onions intermittently until they start to soften. Combine the Flour and butter, then place them into the pot. Combining the flour and butter with a fork helps prevent the flour from clumping. Stir until […]