Lazy Daze

Ollie has been lazy and hasn’t been posting as much. During this summer, I’ll be in and out.
For my readers in the mid-west may God bless you on your return to normal after the floods and tornadoes. I  urge you, if you live near these folks, to physically help them in anyway you can. Food, [...]

Spicy Roasted Red Peppers

Here’s an appeteazer to please those with a bite to the tongue.
Spicy Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients:
4 cups roasted red peppers
3 cups bacon, cooked and finely chopped
Chili paste to taste
Olive oil 2  11 oz logs of Goat cheese, softened
1 quart sour cream
Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
Puree peppers in olive oil; add bacon, chili paste, salt & Pepper.
Blend [...]

Pork Fried Rice

This is a side order most commonly served with Chinese carryout.
Give it a try at home.
Pork Fried Rice
Ingredients:
2 to 3 cups of cooked rice
1/2 cup diced boneless pork, fried
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 small eggs
butter
1 tbsp chopped scallions
1 tbsp bean sprouts
Directions:
Melt butter and saute’ onions and garlic
Move onions and garlic to one side and [...]

Slow Barbecue Boneless Beef Ribs

A succulent taste fit for the couple who work all day and want to come home to a delicious meal.
Slow Barbecue Boneless Beef Ribs
Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless beef ribs
1 cup water
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tbsp prepared mustard
1/2 tsp salt
Cooked rice or noodles
Directions:
Put all ingredients except rice [...]

Summer time, Summer Time

Lum’s Restaurant Mustard
What is a kosher, all beef hot dog steamed in beer without the right mustard?
It’s just a plain old tired dog.
But, with Lum’s Mustard a whole new flavor emerges.
Lum’s Restaurant Mustard
Ingredients:
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup Karo corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup mayo
1/8 tsp garlic powder.
Directions:
Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate prior to [...]

The Lum’s Ollieburger

Now that summer is here, it’s time to bring the Ollieburger recipe out again. Perfect anytime.
The Original Lum’s Ollieburger

For many years, a family restaurant chain, known as Lum’s sold an exceptional 1/3 pound hamburger that was second to none. These fantastic burgers were also to be found at a Lum’s spinoff called Ollie’s Trolleys. Unfortunately, [...]

Bacon, Fried Chicken, and White BBQ Sauce

Getting away from the typical BBQ sauces is very hard. I tried this recipe with a white sauce, and it was quite good.
Bacon, Fried Chicken, and White BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp BBQ seasoning, Durkee or McCormick
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 bacon slices
1 cup breadcrumbs, panko
2 tbsp butter
Directions:
Stir together [...]

Ollies Spicy Marinade

Now that summer grilling season is here, Ollie has an easy recipe to spice up that ordinary poultry or meat.
Ollies Spicy Marinade
Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp seafood seasoning
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/4 tsp ground pepper
Directions:
In a zip lock bag, combine ingredients, mixing well.
Add 1 pound of poultry or meat and marinate 30 minutes. [...]

Roasted Tomato Pie

Now that our government is telling us that tomatoes are safe again (snort), here is traditional South American dish.
Roasted Tomato Pie
Ingredients:
12 ripe, round tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick and roasted on a greased cookie sheet until soft.
3 tbsp mole dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup chunky green chile sauce
3 tbsp roasted pine nuts
Directions:
Line a [...]

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Nice light change over your normal fare for dinner.
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Ingredients:
1/2 pound lean top round
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into 6 to 8 wedges
Pepper to taste
Directions:
Slice the beef in thin strips across the grain. Mix 2 tbsp water, the soy [...]