Jul 19, 2015

Tarragon Chicken

Chef's dinner challenge - some recipe using fresh tarragon. I decided to try a light Tarragon Chicken.



Olive Rosemary Feta Pistachio Focaccia

Chef challenge - I had feta that I wanted to use up. Hmm, and plenty of rosemary in the garden. So add in some olives from the refrigerator, and I could make Olive Rosemary Feta Focaccia.



Jul 15, 2015

Mounds Bar Pie

I made too much coconut custard filling for the previous Coconut Custard Mini Pies. I did not feel like making more mini pies, so I made a Mounds Bar Pie out of the rest.




Jul 12, 2015

Vermouth Steamed Mussels with Tarragon Fries

I meant to make this recipe for Brandi when Ben and Brandi were visiting, but Brandi missed dinner.
Ben and I ended up eating and enjoying it.



Jul 11, 2015

Lemon Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Shrimp

I wanted to make a seafood dish for Ben and Brandi. I merged two recipes to come up with Lemon Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Shrimp.


Jul 10, 2015

Coconut Custard Mini Pies

Chef's challenge - make 24 mini muffin size pies to celebrate Brandi visiting.  I asked Brandi what her favorite pie was. she said Coconut Custard, and I had never made a coconut custard before.




Mini Cherry Pies

Winn Dixie had a sale on cherries -- and Ben and Brandi were coming to visit.
Brandi and I made cherry mini pies as well as coconut custard mini pies. (Ben is responsible for eating most of the cherry ones.)