Ollie’s Pepper Crusted T Bones

Summer is coming and it’s time to crank up the grill. Ollie has a favorite when cooking T bone steaks that gets rave reviews.
Ollie’s Pepper Crusted T Bones
Ingredients:
Worcestershire Chive Butter Mixture
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 sticks butter at room temperature
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp dry mustard
3 tbsp finely [...]

Potato Pizza

This is one of the more unusual recipes that Ollie has been given. A friend suggested I try it, and it was surprisingly good.
Potato Pizza
Ingredients:
2 medium potatoes cut into 1/4 inch slices (about a half pound)
1/4 tsp pepper
1 prebaked pizza shell, medium to large
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup sun [...]

Glazed Chicken Breasts

Ollie apologizes for gaps in his recipe postings. He will be posting for the rest of the week tonight, with date delay, as his 2nd Carpel Tunnel operation happens tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll have the fingers exposed from the cast and can resume after that. If not. there will be a note posted.
Thank You for your [...]

Ollie’s New Pokey Pot Cooking

Wanting to keep up with Ollie’s reader’s requests, he will be posting slow cooker recipes along with his other fabulous tastes. So, be looking in the categories for Pokey Pot Cooking.
Barbecue Spare Ribs, Ollie Style
Ingredients:
5 pounds spare ribs, cut in 2 rib pieces
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
1/2 cup [...]

Portabella Mushroom Sandwich

Ollie has said several times that the only way I would ever give up red meat was if I could eat Portabella mushrooms instead.
Portabella Mushroom Sandwich
Ingredients:
4 oz portabella mushrooms
1 oz unsalted butter
1/4 oz red bell pepper, diced
1/4 oz minced garlic
2 oz julienned yellow onion
2 slices Monterey jack cheese
7 inch French baguette, sliced
1/4 balsamic vinegar
1/4 oz [...]

Mexican Pork Stir Fry

Tasty and simple.
Mexican Pork Stir Fry
Ingredients:
1  12 oz pork tenderloin
4 slices bacon, diced
1 chipolte chile
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red bell pepper cut into strips
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
Directions:
Slice pork tenderloin in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise thinly.
Toss pork, bacon and [...]

Colombian Potato Salad

From our friends wayyyy south of the border comes a variation on an old picnic favorite.
Colombian Potato Salad
Ingredients:
2 pounds red potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
3 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and steamed until just tender. Cool.
1/2 cup red onions, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 large tomatoes, cut into 1 [...]

A Word About McDonalds

Ollie normally does not specifically point out problems with Fast Food or any other Restaurants.
However, things are beginning to get out of hand.
When you go into their stores, you’ll notice that they offer free drink refills, catsup, napkins and most utensils.
However, try asking for extra tarter sauce, mac sauce, or dip for McNuggets and you’ll [...]

Shoney’s Country Fried Steak

In Ollie’s area, there used to be several Shoney’s that served pretty decent food. I have gotten a request for this particular item.
Shoney’s Country Fried Steak
Ingredients:
3 cups water
2 cups flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4  4 oz cube steaks, trimmed and pounded flat
1 1/2 tbsp ground beef
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp [...]

Ollie’s Soppin’ Basting Sauce

A favorite at southern barbecues  is the soppin’ sauce that is a  dip for the meat.  Ollie has also found this to be a great grilling sauce as well.
Ollie’s Soppin’ Basting Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1  16 oz can tomato paste
5 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp black powder
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 tsp garlic salt
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup [...]