Buttermilk Biscuits

2 cups flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup buttermilk Preheat the oven to 425 F Combine the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.  Cut in the butter until crumb like and then stir in the buttermilk. Turn out the dough onto a lightly… Continue reading Buttermilk Biscuits

Magic Cookie Bars

1/2 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix the butter and the crumbs together and press into a 9 by 9 inch baking pan.  Pour the condensed milk over… Continue reading Magic Cookie Bars

Pan Roasted Sea Bass

olive oil butter 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup marsala 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 fillets of sea bass 1 tbsp parsley, minced salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 450 F. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet on medium high. Saute the shallot until tender.  Add the marsala… Continue reading Pan Roasted Sea Bass

Chicken Orzo

2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thick between waxed paper salt and pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 onion, minced olive oil butter 1 tsp dried sage 28 oz. canned tomatoes, crushed 1 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups dry orzo 4 cups baby spinach, fresh 1/4 cup parmesan, grated Lemon juice Heat 1… Continue reading Chicken Orzo

Mozzarella Salad

mixed salad leaves shaved mozzarella 2 hard boiled eggs, quartered 2 oz. sundried tomatoes in oil, minced 1 tbsp basil, minced 1 tbsp parsley, minced 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp capers, minced salt and pepper Combine the salad leaves, cheese, and eggs between 2 plates. Combine the remaining ingredients and season to taste. Serve… Continue reading Mozzarella Salad

Baked Potato Strips

2 baking potatoes, cut in thin strips, lengthwise 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp parmesan, grated 1 tsp garlic powder Preheat the oven to 375.  Combine the egg, parmesan, and garlic powder. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.  Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes.  Serve.