lunch
Originally uploaded by All Things Mimi
This is my kinda lunch. I have some flatbread crackers, sliced smoked gouda, pepper jack, dubliner, sliced apples, smoked turkey, smoked salmon and prunes. I know- gross. But I’m getting old, plus I just like the way they taste- everyone needs more fiber!
Posted in Snacks on August 8, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Granola
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
I attempted my first batch of granola today. Mimi makes this all the time, but could I find a recipe on our blog? noo…so I forged out on my own. I’ll tell you what I did and then tell you what I will do differently next time around.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees
In [...]
Posted in Cheese, Food, Seafood, Snacks on August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tapas Party
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
During the Cavalcade of Fun, we had a tapas party. This was really fun and everyone loved the food and the fun of the many dishes. You can do it however you’d like. I tried to make most of the foods compliment each other. As the appetizer we had some yummy [...]
Posted in Seafood, Snacks, Vegetables on July 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Cavalcade of Fun Tacos
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
Back together in the kitchen again, Mimi and I made fish tacos (fried flounder) and crab quesadillas. As toppings we had fresh guacamole, home made salsa verde, and fresh mangos and tomatoes.
Nothing hard about his meal, but it sure is delicous. Hopefully we’ll get a couple of more chances [...]
Posted in Cheese, Seafood, Snacks on April 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shrimp, Mango Quesadilla
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
Easy, easy dinner- it hardly gets easier than this. I sautéed some shrimp with garlic, olive oil and cilantro; set aside. Cube fresh mango. Heat griddle (or sauté pan) and spray with a dash of non-stick spray. Put tortilla in a pan. Cover with cheese, shrimp and mango. When cheese [...]
Posted in Cheese, Desserts, Snacks on December 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Cookies for Santa
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
I am not usually much of a baker, but this time of year, something brings it out in me and I must admit, the warmth of the oven and the smell of cookies baking is quite a comforting and familiar holiday aroma. This year I made oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, [...]
Posted in Snacks, Vegetables on July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
IMG_2164
Originally uploaded by All Things Mimi
I have already blogged about the impending demise of one of my favorite restaurants in Savannah- the Middle Eastern Cafe.
This is my attempt at making the hummus served there. I tried to include as many measurements as I could, but as you will see when you read the recipe, it [...]
Posted in Snacks on May 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
white sangria
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
I am noshing on leftovers from book club tonight so I don’t have any food to blog about. I did, however, also have quite a bit of white wine and lots of fruit left over as well. I decided to make a sangria.
I come from a great southern tradition of sapping [...]
Posted in Desserts, Snacks on March 12, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Snicker Brownies
Originally uploaded by lyricalmezzo
I haven’t blogged in a while so I feel a bit guilty blogging not on my own recipe, but someone elses, but these are delicious and easy so you should totally try them:
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, melted, plus a little more for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large [...]
Posted in Snacks on December 11, 2007 | 1 Comment »
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt (I added some cayenne as well)
4 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 cups of your favorite chex cereal (rice, wheat, corn)
1 cup salted mixed nuts
1 cup pretzels
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In open roasting pan melt butter in oven. Stir in seasoned salt, cayenne and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually [...]
