These alcohol-free Lemon Margarita Bavarian Creams are festive and easy to make. You can have them as a dessert for your Mexican-themed dinner. Enjoy!
Holidays
Recipes and tips for foods you might want to serve for a holiday celebration, special occasions, or just because you want something a little fancy.
Artichoke, Avocado and Shaved Parmesan Composed Salad
Artichoke, Avocado and Shaved Parmesan Composed Salad
A very long time ago, a friend took me to a wonderful restaurant where Santa Monica Blvd meets Beverly Blvd. in West Hollywood, California. The restaurant was called Figaro, and my friend said I should order his favorite salad. I don't remember what it was called, but I have always remembered how good it was.
Years later, when this same friend came back into my life, I told him I had a surprise and presented this salad. He was so happy he almost wept, saying he never thought he would have that salad at Figaro's again - as the restaurant had closed quite some time before.
Fresh Raspberry Blueberry Cream Tart
Fresh Raspberry Blueberry Cream Tart is a lovely, delicious, and easy dessert for those hot summer days when you don't want to turn on your oven.
Eggnog French Raisin Toast - Noël en Juillet
No need to wait for eggnog at the store. Get that Christmas feeling all year with Eggnog French Raisin Toast.
London Broil with Rosemary and Grilled Mushrooms and Shallots
London Broil with rosemary studded with garlic makes an impressive yet easy-to-make meal. They are served with mushrooms and shallots cooked with sherry.
Balsamic Strawberry and Blueberry Trifle with Lemon Cream for 4th of July
Balsamic vinegar macerated strawberries, blueberries, and lemon cream with pound cake make a lovely trifle for a summer celebration.
Marinated White Asparagus
When I was a child, my mother would sometimes bring home the white asparagus in the can. That was a big treat - except it didn't have much flavor. When I saw white spears that looked a lot fresher and nicer than their green brethren, I knew I could so a lot better, so I decided to bring them home and marinate them.
Memorial Day Highway Chicken
What great stories you can tell about how these hens got flat. Flattened "Highway" chicken cooks evenly on the grill. Put potatoes wedges "chips" on the grill at the same time, and have a BBQ feast!
Mother's Day Rose Smoothie from Spane
A Mother's Day Rose Smoothie
Yes, this was made by a kid, but guess what? It's really good, and good for you. Don't be afraid of roses, they are delicious and very good for you. Use plain yogurt for the best taste.
Spane was upset on Friday when he told me that he had forgotten my Mother's Day present at school. He started crying and I hugged him and said that he, himself, was the best present I had ever gotten. I mean that.
Last year, with the help of our roommate and friend, Maria, Spane made a whole tablescape and breakfast parfait. This year, since he's now eight, he wanted to do everything himself. We have a knitted throw blanket that he used as a table-cloth, and he cleaned the kitchen all by himself! I was so proud!
When I was sleeping this morning our lovely Maine Coon, Rolo, came up to me and touched my face with his paw. Opening one eye, I saw he was getting ready to do it again, only this time there were claws. I said to him, "Did Spane tell you to wake me up?" That cat nodded his head, I swear he did! I got out of bed, and Spane was excited to show me a neat and clean kitchen.
Spane went to the trouble this morning of making me his very own Rosy Smoothie, all by himself. It was delicious!
I hope everyone has a Happy Mother's Day - even if you're not a mother!
Seafood Stuffed Avocado with Marinated Asparagus
Seafood stuffed avocado is a delight in the spring when perky asparagus comes into play. Here we marinated it to give it extra flavor. Enjoy!