Steak & Ale’s Hawaiian Chicken

Ollie was saddened to learn that Steak & Ale had declared bankruptcy. I had many a good meal there.
Here’s one of their recipes.
Steak & Ale’s Hawaiian Chicken
Ingredients:
4 to 6 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup+2 tbsp dry sherry
1 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup+2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
Combine all [...]

Shepherd’s Pie

An old time favorite in Dutch Country as the colder weather arrives.
Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 pound ground lamb, beef or pork per preference
1 cup beef or chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp chopped fresh or dry rosemary
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 cup frozen peas
2 pounds [...]

Pizza Kitchen Marinara Sauce

A delicious sauce from a famous West Coast chain.
Pizza Kitchen Marinara Sauce
Ingredients:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup minced onion
3 tbsp minced garlic
16 Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/4 cup Chianti
2/3 cup fresh basil
3 tbsp minced fresh oregano
4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup tomato paste
Directions:
Combine the olive oil, onion and garlic in a [...]

Scallop Puffs

An appiteazer to be a sure pleaser.
Scallop Puffs
Ingredients:
12 slices Italian style bread
1 pound bay scallops
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup freshly grated Swiss Cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp lemon juice
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 large egg whites beaten
Directions:
Toast the bread lightly. Remove the bread crusts and cut each slice into quarters; set [...]

Spicy Roasted Potato Salad

A spicy alternative to a favorite picnic item.
Spicy Roasted Potato Salad
Ingredients:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup low fat yogurt
2 [...]

Apple Walnut Cake

Apples and walnuts are plentiful this time of year and that will make this delicious cake.
Apple Walnut Cake
Ingredients:
4 cups apples, coarsely chopped
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
Icing:
4 tbsp butter
3 cups confectioners sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1 or 2 tsp cold water
Pince [...]