Author: David

Bread Pudding

5 slices day old white bread butter 1/4 tsp salt sugar 3 eggs, beaten 3 cups milk, scalded 1/4 tsp cinnamon vanilla ice cream Toast the bread and spread it with 2 tbsp of butter while hot.  Arrange the toast in a buttered 9 by 9 inch baking pan.  Preheat the oven to 350 F.… Continue reading Bread Pudding

Oven Rice

1 cup raw rice, rinsed in cold water 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice 2 cups chicken stock Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place all in ingredients in a casserole with a tightly fitting lid.  Stir to combine. Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Serve.

White Wine Baked Chicken

2 chicken breasts lemon juice salt and cracked pepepr dry thyme 1 tbsp peanut oil 1/2 tbsp butter 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp flour 1/2 cup chicken stock 3 tbsp dry white wine a pinch of dry tarragon Rub the chicken with lemon juice and the sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the thyme.  Chill… Continue reading White Wine Baked Chicken

White Kiss

2 oz. vodka 2 oz. white creme de cacao 4 oz. milk a drizzle of grenadine ice Pour a drizzle of grenadine in the bottom of 2 martini glasses. Combine the alcohol and the milks in a martini shaker with some ice.  Shake well. Strain between both glasses.

Polish Vodka Scoop

2 scoops lemon sorbet 2 oz. vodka 7-up Place a scoop of sorbet each in two tall glasses.  Pour a shot of vodka in each glass.  Top up with 7-up.

Tropical Margarita

1/2 cup lime juice 5 tbsp sugar 1 banana, peeled 1 mango, pitted, and peeled 3 oz tequila 1 oz triple sec crushed ice Combine the lime juice and the sugar, stirring until it dissolves. Puree the banana, and the mango in a blender.  Add the tequila and triple sec, and the lime juice.  Blend… Continue reading Tropical Margarita

Penne Au Gratin

2 1/4 cups raw penne butter olive oil 2 tbsp flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1 cup diced cheddar cheese 3/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper 1 large tomato, diced paprika parmesan Cook the penne in salted boiling water and then drain.  Rinse with cold water.  Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400… Continue reading Penne Au Gratin

La Dolce Vita

6 peeled grapes 1 oz. vodka 1 tsp honey ice champagne Combine the grapes, vodka, honey, and some ice in a martini shaker.  Mix well. Strain, dividing between two glasses. Top up with the champagne.

Mustard Dill Salmon

1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp minced parsley 1 tbsp dry dill 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 1 tsp dry mustard 2 salmon steaks Combine the oil, lemon, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and mustard.  Mix well. Add the 2 steaks. Marinate in the fridge for 4 hours, turning… Continue reading Mustard Dill Salmon