Made these last night for dinner. Recipes for the shrimp and the sauce were from Bon Appetite magazine. I am so proud, they were fantastic. The batter for the shrimp is easy and not heavy. Very light and the shrimp fried very quickly. I did three batches in vegetable oil. I made the remoulade sauce about two hours before serving so it could chill in the refrigerator. It had some heat but was not overpowering. Easy prep and soooo good. Try the sauce. It can store in the fridge in an air-tight container for 2-3 days. 1 small shallot, minced 1 scallion, minced 1 T Dijon mustard 1 t. lemon…
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Gel Pro Mats
About a year ago, when my wonderful husband so professionally installed our new kitchen hardwood flooring, I knew it was time to invest in some good work mats. After trying several different fabric style brands, I broke down and INVESTED in the Gel Pro mats. Many of you may have heard of them and are well aware of their price tag. I was skeptical but I purchased them from my local Bed, Bath and Beyond. These mats truly work. They are will not prevent tired feet, but they will prevent your lower back from aching when you are working in the kitchen for several hours. I do not regret the…
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Labeled cheese tray
Here is a great idea for a cocktail party or to serve as an appetizer, next time your in-laws come over….they can sample several different varieties of cheese. 1. Cover a large cutting board with aluminum foil. 2. Cut up the varietals of cheese in bite size portions. 3. Strategically place the cheese on the cutting board and label each using a sharpie. That is it! I served our platter with crackers and some bit size portions of smoked sausage.
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Homemade Goodness at Stilesboro Biscuit house
Good old Southern hospitality is what you will find at Stilesboro Biscuits. Located only 10 minutes from the Paulding/Cobb County line, owner Lynn has been serving up some of the best homemade biscuits for 17 years. Her vivacious charm will welcome you into her quaint, small establishment; however, don’t let the size of her restaurant fool you—it is full of warm, friendly faces as countless regulars call her by name. Biscuits can be adorned with sausage, bacon, grits, chicken, steak, egg, cheese or gravy. Lynn uses her German grandmother’s recipe for warm cinnamon rolls, which are huge and delicious. Grab a sweet tea, soft drink, coffee or milk while you…
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Berry Basics
This is the season for berries. Just wanted to write about a few basic tips when buying, storing and cooking with berries. Buying: Always buy berries that are plump, firm, dry and free of blemishes or mold. Follow your nose; the most fragrant berries will taste the best. Storing: Never wash the berries until you are ready to use or eat them. Moisture promotes mold. You do not want damp berries sitting in the fridge. I leave my berries in the container I purchased them in (you know the one with the air slits). Cooking: Large, heavy berries (blackberries) will always drop to the bottom in a thin cake batter.…
