Savory Shrimp Scampi

This is a delicious combination of flavors, blending together to make one of the best Scampi’s I’ve ever eaten.
Savory Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients:
4 oz butter
1 oz olive oil
20 medium-large shrimp
1 tbsp garlic, chopped
2 tbsp garlic, sliced
1 tbsp shallots, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp sage, chopped
4 oz white wine
2 oz lemon juice
1 [...]

Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce for Chicken or Ribs

Add that island flavor to your favorite chicken or pork.
Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce for Chicken or Ribs
Ingredients:
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tbsp ginger, minced
Directions:
Use 3 racks Baby Back Ribs
In a large Dutch oven , combine ribs and cold water to cover. Bring to [...]

Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Spring is gettin’ hot and the grillin’ is easy. We’ll mix it up with a unique side salad to accompany any fine meal.
Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella
ingredients:
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pound Italian tomatoes, sliced
1/2 pound fresh packed mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp [...]

Ollie’s Marinade for Steak

Weather is getting nice, time to dust off the old, or break in the new grill.
BBQ and cook steaks with Ollie’s favorite marinade.
Ingredients:
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine [...]

DO NOT EAT ANY PEANUT BUTTER

Health Department spokesman Doug McBride said it was up to Peanut Corp. to inform its clients around the country of the recall. It wasn’t immediately clear if the company was complying: Phone messages seeking comment from the company weren’t returned, and no information regarding the Texas action was posted on the company’s site.
However, even before [...]

Try and Grasp This

US firm ‘knew nuts were tainted’

The outbreak was traced back to a factory in Georgia

A peanut supplier blamed for a US-wide outbreak of salmonella poisoning sold nuts it knew were infected, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.
The FDA was revising an earlier report it had issued saying the Georgia-based firm Peanut Corporation [...]

Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin

I’m trying to get started again. I just found out today that I’ve had a stroke which has really not affected anything but my walking.
Here’s a little recipe from the vault I’ve been sitting on.
Shrimp and Crap Au Gratin
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
Salt to taste
1/2 [...]

God Bless everyone who have been sending me letters of support in these rough time.
I would just like to wish all of you a HAPPY NEW YEAR full of peace, good health and prosperity.
And, I’ll keep a little for myself.
God bless all of you.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

It is with deep regret that I will not be posting until after January 1st.
I sincerely appreciate the emails of support that I have been receiving  and the requests for specific recipes. Please feel free to continue to send your questions and suggestions to me. I love this site and those who visit it.
The explanation [...]

Mama’s Manicotti

Ollies buddy had a mom that kept food going 24/7 in her house. There was never a time that you couldn’t smell a sauce cooking. I present to you a translation of her Manicotti.
Mama’s Manicotti
Ingredients:
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese, grated and divided. (fresh as possible)
1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
Parsley, chopped
3 eggs
2 to [...]