Showing posts with label kitchen tested. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen tested. Show all posts

Monday, February 22, 2010

QUICKIE STUFF FOR EATING WHILE WATCHING THE GAMES

I recently introduced an artist friend of mine, Mark, to the world of Nachos and now he is lost and they are so easy to make. Even Cathy could make these, that's just how easy they are to make.

What you need: 1 bag of tortilla chips, several cans of chopped chilies (because you will want to make these a lot), and a bag of shredded cheddar cheese.

Lay the chips out on a paper plate, sprinkle the chilies around then add the cheese. Pop in the microwave for about a minute and you're ready to eat, one plate per person or you might loose a finger. Other things you can add are sliced black olives, very thinly sliced onion, bacon bits. Let your mind go wild, but the plain nachos are delicious just as they are.

Back to the games,
Stella

Sunday, February 1, 2009

FOR MY FRIEND CHERYL

I have a friend at Sweetbay, a local grocery store that also sell alcohol (not the kind that you rub all over you (although that could be fun too, I used to do belly button shots but that is another story for another day). Anyway, I told her about a recipe that I use to make pate, cheap easy and oh so good but I never wrote it down for her so here you go pretty lady.

What you need to buy: 1 package of chicken livers (about a pound or so); 1 8oz package of cream cheese; 2 shots of Cuantro (sp? the orange liquor 1 for the pate and 1 for me) or 2 or 3 tablespoons of orange juice concentrate for the non drinkers and a pinch of basil, and some ground walnuts or pecans.

Boil the chicken livers (blood and all), add the basil while cooking and pull the cream cheese out of the fridge to bring it to room temperature. When the livers are done and the cream cheese is soft, throw both into a blender and add booze or oj concentrate and puree. The mixture will be kind of wet when it comes out so put it in a container and stick in the fridge for a couple of hours or until mold able. Shape into a log or a ball and cover with the crushed nuts and put on a plate with your favorite crackers. This is the basic recipe, if you want to make it your own by adding onion salt, garlic salt or whatever the second time it is up to you, my job is just to inspire, hope I've done that.

Valentines day is coming up and for that I suggest making reservations somewhere nice so that you don't have to clean up the kitchen and have more time for romance!

Auntie Stella signing out.