Broiled Rock Fish Cakes

For those fans on the Eastern seaboard, there is nothing sweeter than a fresh rockfish. Overfishing and pollution have taken their toll, but if you can catch one or buy one in a store, here is fine recipe.
Broiled Rock Fish Cakes
Ingredients:
1 pound shredded, cooked Rock Fish
1 large egg
1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1 [...]

A Note From Ollie

I would just like to say that a number of icons from my era have died this week and I would like to send my most sincere regrets to the families and friends of:
Ed McMahon
Farrah Fawcett
Michael Jackson
What ever pain and suffering that you have gone through in your lives, may you finally find peace on [...]

Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes

Ok. Another mashed potato recipe.
The difference is that this turns an ordinary red potato into a conversation piece when you have company or want to do something nice for your family.
Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes
Ingredients:
5 pounds medium red bliss potatoes
3 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup [...]

Deviled Fried Chicken

Here’s a chicken recipe sent to me by Katie M of Suffolk, Virginia.
Deviled Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tbsp onion powder
5 tsp salt
4 tsp dried mustard
4 tsp cayenne pepper
2  1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1  3 to 4 pound frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp garlic [...]

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Here’s another take off on one of Ollies favorite foods.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Ingredients:
8 Portobello Mushroom Caps
1/2 basamic vinegar
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1tbsp ground black pepper
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 tsp salt
1 cup olive oil
Directions:
Clean mushrooms under cold water. Remove stems and reserve for other use.
Prepare marinade by mixing together all other ingredients. Whisk until thickened.
Brush mushrooms [...]

Howdy, Howdy

Ollie will be taking a day or 2 off.
Have some pressing yard work and a carnival to take the grand kids to.
If you have any speicial recipes that you would like to share with our readers, or something you’d like to see, send me an email and I’ll see that you get full credit for [...]

Shrimp Bruschetta

Wondering what to dress up that plain spaghetti dinner up with?
Here’s a suggestion to add some bang to the meal.
Shrimp Bruschetta
Ingredients:
1 pound cooked small shrimp
2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 plum tomato, finely chopped
2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
2 tsp olive oil
1 egg white
1 loaf French bread
2 tbsp mayonnaise
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix [...]

Blue Ribbon Cherry Pie

Another homemade pie to bring taste to your table. For pastry crust, see Peach Pie recipe or use store bought.
Blue Ribbon Cherry Pie
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups tart cherries
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 2/3 tbsp tapioca
Pastry for 2 pie crusts
Directions:
Pit cherries and mix with tapioca, sugar, lemon juice and almond [...]

Mom’s Tomato Pot Roast

Reprinted by demand.
Mom’s Tomato Pot Roast

Ingredients:
4 to 5 pound chuck roast
1 cup flour
¼ cup vegetable oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Water
2 cans whole tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
Spice Bag
7 whole cloves
1 oz pickling spice
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
2 oz diced onions
Directions:
Coat chuck roast in flour, salt and pepper mixture.
In a Dutch oven, brown roast [...]

Watermelon BBQ Sauce

I love the taste of watermelon. But, when I came across this one, even I was caught off speed a bit.
It’s surprisingly good!
Watermelon BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
1  6 pound chunk of seedless watermelon
8 oz tomato paste
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 cups firmy packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sherry (optional)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp liquid smoke
Directions:
Cut [...]