Recipes by Lindaraxa (Page 2)

	6 Steps to Perfect Eggs Benedict - Demystifying Hollandaise Sauce by Lindaraxa 6 Steps to Perfect Eggs Benedict - Demystifying Hollandaise SaucePin ItOkay, listen and listen carefully, I'm going to give you some tips for making the perfect hollandaise sauce. Before I list them, I'm going to tell you the why which, if you are…	1 vote 821 views
	Have you Heard About Agave Nectar? by Lindaraxa Pin ItEvery day around 4:00 p.m. I go downstairs, make myself a nice cup of tea and get ready to watch Everyday Italian and Barefoot Contessa, two of my favorite cooking shows. This is also the time when I start thinking about my next post so it's not a 100% full attention situation, particularly since I could recite most recipes…	1 vote 702 views
	Tapas!...Serrano Ham Croquettes With Manchego Cheese by Lindaraxa Pin ItI am going to start the year with a series of tapa recipes.They are not only great on their own but can also be served as part of the menu for a tapas party. They are an inexpensive, filling and fun way to entertain, particularly in the present economic times.Unlike hors'oeuvre, tapas are substantial, being in essence small…	1 vote 514 views
	Florentine Steak Marinaded in Balsamic And Rosemary by Lindaraxa Pin ItIf you are a meat lover like me, just around this time of the year you'll begin to crave a nice juicy steak, just like the ones we grilled in the summer. When I started this blog in the Spring, I started a bi weekly series called Saturday Night on the Grill. Remember those? We'll, I'm beginning to miss them.Unfortunately, if…	1 vote 1094 views
	Bridge Night...Lentil Soup with Chorizos and Sherry by Lindaraxa Bridge Night...Lentil Soup with Chorizos and SherryPin ItOne of my biggest pleasures in life is a game of bridge with dear and close friends. I have been playing since I was in school and have been lucky that both my former spouses also played. I even won a tacky trophy a few years back playing duplicate at one of those Bridge…	1 vote 372 views
	Welsh Rarebit...More Comfort Food! by Lindaraxa Welsh Rarebit...More Comfort Food!Pin ItPhoto: Rea DrummondWelsh Rarebit or Welsh Rabbit is a traditional English dish often eaten as a midnight snack. I love to have it for lunch or as a light supper when we've had a heavy midday meal. For some reason, it reminds me of our life in Connecticut and of my father who simply adored it.…	1 vote 446 views
	Let's Give Sweet & Sour Pork a Break! by Lindaraxa Pin ItA staple of Chinese menus, Sweet and Sour pork is the second most researched Chinese food on Google after Beef and Broccoli...who would have thought?! It is the first Chinese dish I ever had and liked in the days when Chicken Chow Mein was the definition of Chinese cooking. It is also one of my daughter's favorites and she…	1 vote 591 views
	Smoked Salmon Spread by Lindaraxa Smoked Salmon SpreadPin ItIn Christmases past, I used to serve smoked salmon with all the accoutrements... then one day i got wise.Yes, it was beautiful to set out the salmon in a long silver platter, with chopped red onions, capers and lemon slices so everyone could fix their own on small slices of pumpernickel bread. But the next…	1 vote 1133 views
	Lunch on a Tray - Baked Eggs With Prosciutto, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese by Lindaraxa Pin ItJust because there is only one of you doesn't mean you shouldn't eat well or even entertain yourself everyday. Why should you miss out on one of life's greatest pleasures just because there is no one else around to cook for? My friends have…	1 vote 559 views
	It's Game Time!...Super Bowl Menus and Recipes by Lindaraxa Pin ItOkay it's almost here, the most anticipated sports weekend of the year... the Super Bowl! (yawn). Frankly, I just sleep through it, play bridge or go to the movies. I am not a football fan, but I am an avid baseball (Yankees!), tennis and golf fan, and oh yes...the Olympics are coming, must get ready for that. I have…	1 vote 463 views

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