We had 2 pounds of shrimp thawing for shrimp cocktail for a family dinner when it got called off because of sick family members. We decided to turn the shrimp into a bisque to soothe the sour throats of the sick. We based the bisque on a recipe by Ina Garten, with the biggest change Read More …
This is how Carol made Hasselback potatoes for Alyssa’s birthday, based on a recipe in epicurious.com. It was very popular. These quantities will serve 4-6 people, and it will take about 1-1/2 hours. Potatoes 2-1/2 lbs. medium sized Yukon Gold or similar potatoes 1/3 cup plus 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil, divided 2-1/4 tsp. Read More …
Shrimp cocktail is a delicious appetizer which I have made a couple of times during the Christmas and New Year season. The key is to buy good shrimp and then to not overcook them. This is how I made shrimp cocktail and cocktail sauce for 8 people at Alyssa’s birthday. As I side note, I Read More …