Devil Girl's Good Eats and Libations

CREAMSICLE MIMOSAS

2011-11-26T12:29:00.001-05:00

We make them every year during the holidays and at the Annual Bike Week Brunch to rave reviews every time. Even by people who don't like champagne. 2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup sugar 1 bottle sparkling wine or Champagne (use sparkling fruit juice or sparkling cider if you wish) Strawberries, for garnish Directions Put orange juice,

TANGERINE BEEF

2011-11-17T17:16:00.001-05:00

1 1/2 pounds London Broil 2 tangerines 8 scallions, sliced, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup soy sauce 4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 4 teaspoons sugar 4 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger 6 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of red pepper flakes 2 – 3 additional tangerines for sauce Pierce the steak with a fork several times on each side. Remove a 2-

APPLE CRISP

2011-11-13T17:26:00.001-05:00

A simple, uncomplicated crisp. I use a mix of apples. 4 medium tart cooking apples, sliced (4 cups) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/3 cup butter , softened 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Heat oven to 375ºF. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with no stick baking spray.

FRIED RICE

2011-09-03T15:58:00.002-04:00

Finally . . . I've found a great fried rice recipe!! 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of kosher salt4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced1/4 cup grated carrot3 large cloves of garlic, mincedPinch red chile flakes1 tablespoon of minced peeled fresh ginger2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil3 cups cooked jasmine rice1 cup

RANDOM THOUGHTS

2011-09-02T16:00:00.002-04:00

I haven't really made anything new and/or exciting lately. Since I have a three day weekend, I guess I should figure out what I want to make. Any suggestions? I am trying to get pics on all my old posts and recipes. I made Asian Flank steak last weekend. It turned out quite well and now I have a pic of that. I also made the pasta with the balsamic reduction sauce with roasted cauliflower

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST

2011-08-31T17:46:00.003-04:00

I make this every year for the holidays, always to rave reviews. One year my husband dropped it on the floor and they still ate it. Crust 1 1/2 cups ground gingersnap cookies 1 1/2 cups pecans (about 6 ounces) 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Filling 4 8-ounce

HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

2011-08-24T18:54:00.004-04:00

1 (15 oz.) can of artichoke hearts1 c. Parmesan cheese1 c. mayonnaise8 oz. cream cheese Drain then chop up artichokes. Mix all ingredients together. Put into a 9" baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, stirring at mid-point.

ROASTED GRAPES AND SAUSAGE

2011-08-20T19:55:00.004-04:00

2 large yellow onions, halved and slivered 2 cups black grapes (Concord, Globe, or any other ripe black variety -I use whatever is on sale or whatever looks the best), rinsed well Extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 4 to 8 sweet Italian sausages (1 or 2 sausages per person), cut into bite-sized pieces Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large roasting

ORMOND WINE COMPANY - RESTAURANT REVIEW #2

2011-08-14T15:33:00.005-04:00

I've been a horrible slacker as of late. Judy and I went to the Ormond Wine Company a few weekends ago and I never wrote up the review. So here it is. Please note - this is my second review of this restaurant. You may view the first review here. Also please excuse the quality of the pics. They were taken with my cell phone and the restaurant was rather dark. Take my word for it - the pics do

CHICKEN MARSALA

2011-07-31T18:06:00.006-04:00

I based my recipe on Emeril's recipe for chicken Marsala. In his version, Emeril does not do the three step breading method that I use. Other ways my recipe differs - I reduce my sauce twice, I use more Marsala, I use different mushrooms, and I do not add the cutlets to the finished sauce in the pan. Rather I spoon the sauce over the cutlets which are already on the serving platter or dish.

PORK LOIN WITH PEANUT SLATHER

2011-07-30T12:46:00.003-04:00

This is a wonderful tasting recipe, but I have yet to take a decent pic of it. I had some pics of it being served with roasted green beans and jasmine rice, but somehow or another I deleted the pics before I could post them. {sigh} You can use your oven or your grill. I've tried it both ways. If you like peanut sauces, you'll like this. I usually make a double batch of the slather. You'll need

TILAPIA ROASTED WITH LIME

2011-07-28T16:08:00.003-04:00

Ingredients 2 lbs. tilapia filets 3 tbsp extra-virgin Olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2-3 pickled jalapeno chilies, chopped 6-8 tbsp chopped fresh basil lemon and lime wedges 1 Place the fish fillets in a nonmetallic bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Squeeze the juice from the lime halves over the fish. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet. Add

BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES

2011-07-25T11:50:00.003-04:00

My grandmother always made these for me. This recipe will yield about 30 cupcakes. The cupcakes also freeze well, so you don't have to eat them all at one time. But good luck trying to get them to the freezer. Filling 8 ounces of cream cheese 1/3 cup of sugar 1 egg 1/8 teaspoon of salt 6 ounces of chocolate chips Cupcakes 2 1/4 cups of flour 1 1/2 cups of sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of

GOOD EATS REVISITED - CHIMICHURRI MEATBALLS

2011-07-24T15:47:00.003-04:00

I have been dreaming of chimichurri meatballs. For the past 2 weeks, I have tried to make them, but each time I'd try, I 'd realize that I was missing an important ingredient. The first time it was the pork, then the feta, then the green onions. I finally got my act and groceries together. Chimchurri sauce originated in Argentina as a marinade and basting sauce. The prime ingredient is

PAN FRIED PANKO PORK CHOPS

2011-07-24T14:09:00.003-04:00

WHAT YOU NEED FlourSalt and pepper (or other preferred seasoning, I often used Emeril's Essence)Egg(s)Panko bread crumbsPork chopsOlive oil for frying Notes - I did not give amounts because that would depend on how many pork chops you are making. I usually make 1 or 2 at a time. I use paper plates for the breading process. Start off with about 1/4 cup of flour and panko. I season the flour

BUFFALO WILD WINGS - DON'T BOTHER

2011-07-17T17:47:00.007-04:00

We went to the recently opened Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant/bar/whatever in Daytona this past Friday to celebrate a friend's birthday. Since there was going to be 19 of us attending, my friend thought it would be wise to call ahead. She was told that they didn't take reservations but that they would make a note of it. I know many chain restaurants don't take reservations, but when you are

PENNE WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION

2011-07-13T15:24:00.003-04:00

1 pound fresh asparagus spears1 tablespoon olive oilsaltfreshly ground black pepper½ cup balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon light or dark brown sugar1 pound penne pasta4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut off the tough ends off the asparagus and then cut the asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces. Toss

DELUXE FUDGY BROWNIES

2011-07-09T15:34:00.002-04:00

Super rich and fudgy. 4 squares of unsweetened chocolate 1 stick of butter 4 eggs 2 cups of sugar 1 cup of flour 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 cup of chopped nuts Melt chocolate and butter in microwave. Beat eggs and add sugar. Beat together. Add chocolate mixture and blend. Stir in flour. Add vanilla and nuts. Spread in a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes. Check middle with

LIME BARS

2011-07-03T11:09:00.002-04:00

I just made these to take to a party at Marilyn's. I use the same recipe for my lemon bars - I just add fresh lemon juice rather than lime. Crust: 2 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 16 tablespoons of butter, melted To prepare crust combine flour and sugar. Add butter and mix well. Press into 12x15 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Filling: 4 eggs 1/4 cup fresh lime

CAPRESE SALAD - MY WAY

2011-07-02T12:54:00.002-04:00

1/2 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes your favorite salt fresh basil fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar I first chop the tomatoes into halves and place them in a bowl. I grind salt over them, and stir. Allow to sit for about 20 minutes. Then chop or shred fresh basil into tomato mixture. (Save some basil to sprinkle on the top of the salad before serving

WHITE TRASH RAINY AFTERNOON MENU

2011-06-30T16:20:00.009-04:00

I have been stuck inside for days now. I've grown bored, and slightly bitter. And hungry, of course. I'm also broke which has limited my menus. I went on a tightly budgeted shopping trip yesterday and came home with ingredients for ranch pretzels, Texas hash, and easy yogurt pie.

EASY YOGURT PIE

2011-06-30T16:18:00.002-04:00

My mom always made this for me as a kid. 3 containers of blended yogurt, 6 oz.(I used mixed berries for this one) 1 container of frozen whipped topping, 8 oz. (I use the light stuff) 1 pre-made graham cracker crust ( I was tempted to buy the chocolate cookie crust, maybe next time) Allow the whipped topping to thaw and then add to the yogurts. Pour into crust and place in freezer for at

TEXAS HASH

2011-06-30T16:05:00.001-04:00

Easy and tasty. I make it as hot as I can stand it. 1 pound of ground chuck, browned 1/2 cup of rice (I use brown rice) 10 oz. bag of frozen corn, or one 14 oz. can of corn 1 14 oz. can of chopped tomatoes 1 green pepper, chopped 3 larges onions, chopped hot sauce, to taste chili powder, to taste freshly ground pepper to taste After browning the beef, add all ingredients to a crock pot.

RANCH PRETZELS

2011-06-30T15:59:00.001-04:00

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Simple, salty, and good! 1 bag of Snyder's of Hanover sourdough pretzels 1 envelope of ranch dip/dressing mix 1/2 cup of olive oil Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Combine the dip mix with the oil and mix well. Break the pretzels into bite size pieces before placing them on a baking tray. (Don't dump the bag onto the tray. You don't want all the crumbs and extra salt.) Pour

WHEN YOU DON'T WANT TO TURN ON THE OVEN . . .

2011-06-22T11:34:00.007-04:00

It's summer and it's dang hot here in Florida. Too hot to turn on the oven for sure. But you have to eat! Grilling is a good alternative to the oven. Below are some selected grilling recipes to get you through the heat. First up is Asian Flank Steak. Marinate this overnight, make a big butt salad, grill your steak