Cheese Fondue

For whatever reason, the use of a fondue pot on the table with a candle for the heat source is a very romantic dinner.  I can’t explain it, but it is worth taking advantage of this knowledge when the need arises for some special evening at home. Cream Cheese Melted variety of cheeses Cream and … More Cheese Fondue

Seared Scallops & Grits – Contributed by Franco Brady

  Scallops (large) 8 (4 per person) Pancetta – 4 ounces  (If you can’t find it, substitute bacon.  Just don’t use maple cured.  It will totally distort the taste of the food). Heavy cream – 4 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese – 2 ounces Grits – 2 packages Cajun Seasoning – 1/2 cup Micro Greens – … More Seared Scallops & Grits – Contributed by Franco Brady

Honey Broiled Salmon contributed by {pilot} Ed Mehlhaff

Salmon Filet – 2 portions with skin Honey – 2 Tablespoons Garlic – 1 clove Dijon Mustard – 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar – 1/2 teaspoon Caraway seeds – 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon Preheat oven broiler.  Line broiler pan with foil and lightly coat with olive oil.  Make a paste of garlic … More Honey Broiled Salmon contributed by {pilot} Ed Mehlhaff

Broiled Salmon

Salmon Filets  – 1 per person served  (Always opt for the wild fish.  I will not eat fish that is not wild.  Shrimp, ok.  Fish, no way!) Fresh organic butter – 1/4 stick Lemon Juice – 1/2 squeezed fresh lemon Cayenne Pepper – lightly sprinkled to taste So incredibly easy!  And very romantic.  Turn on … More Broiled Salmon

Chicken Curry

My Dad was a USAF Officer.  He was stationed in Wheelus AFB, Tripoli, Libya, where I was fortunate enough to experience a very different culture at a very young age. We had great family friends who belonged to the British Officer’s Club in Tripoli.  Every Sunday the Club laid out a feast of curry with … More Chicken Curry

Pepper Steak – Moni’s version

Same ingredients as earlier pepper steak recipe. While preparing the ingredients, heat your oven to 350°.  In a 2 quart glass casserole, with lid, layer the beef, then all the other ingredients except tomatoes.  Top mixture with tomatoes, breaking the tomatoes in smaller pieces. *****recipe provided by my dear sweet wife Monica Brewer. Excerpt from, “Some … More Pepper Steak – Moni’s version