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How To Cook the Perfect Steak
Cooking With Wine
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Food Safety Pages. Check them out!
Buffet and Party Safety
Also includes what to do if your guests have been
delayed at least an hour
Golden Rules of
Food Safety
IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If you have any
question in your mind about the freshness or safety of eating a food product,
throw it out. It is better to be safe than sorry!
Picnic Safety Tips
There
is nothing more American than the picnic. Picnics can take on many forms,
such as the community picnic, friends and neighbors, tailgate parties, or
ball games. There is also one sure thing at every picnic-lots of good food.
The important point is to have safe and healthy food, not food that can
cause food borne illness. Always prepare and store food properly.
Summer
Safety Tips
Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics.
The biggest party crasher
at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them
and
you can't taste them, but you sure can feel them if illness occurs
hours or days later.
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Cabernet Filet
Mignon Dinner Menu
Six-Course
Dinner - Menu and Recipes
This
is definitely a "man's dinner." What man doesn't like steak?
My husband was in "steak
heaven" with this simple and easy steak!
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First Course:
Serve this course
either in your
living room or on
your deck or patio
(depends on the
weather). Some times
I even serve this
course in the
kitchen while I am
cooking.
Artichoke and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
An hour before the
party, I mounded the
artichoke purée onto
toasted baguette
slices and added a
sprinkle of crumbled
goat cheese.
Crostini with White Truffle Oil & Olive Paste
Served with crackers or bread. This
is so good that you will find yourself licking your fingers to catch
every essence of the truffle.
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Second Course:
Maryland
Crabcakes served with a Green Onion Sauce
You won't believe how wonderful
these crab cakes are. My husband thinks that they could win an award. You be the judge!
or
Shrimp
Cocktail
What could be easier
and more delightful
than a shrimp
cocktail to start
off your meal?
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Third Course:
Caesar Salad
My all-time favorite salad is the Caesar Salad. To many, including
myself, this is the King of salads.
or
Insalata Caprese
Insalata Caprese is one of the simplest and most delicious of salads. It requires only the right ingredients and the right season. This is basically a summer dish
and it should be made only with local vine-ripened tomatoes that are red, juicy
and flavorful.
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Fourth Course:
Minty
Grapefruit Sorbet
or
Grapefruit Star Anise Granita
This refreshing pink grapefruit granita is an ice with a hint of spice.
So refreshing!
or
Champagne Grapefuit Sorbet
More delicious Sorbet and Granita Recipes for you to choose from. |
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Fifth
Course:
Cabernet Filet Mignon
My husband was in "steak heaven" with this simple and easy steak! You can either cook the steak by Pan-Searing or a very easy technique called Sear-Roasting. Learn
How To Cook the Perfect Steak
Perfect Baked Potato
The perfect baked potato has crisp
golden skin on the outside and is pure white and fluffy on the inside.
Asparagus Parmigiano
This is my favorite way to prepare and serve fresh asparagus. It is so simple and so good!
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Sixth
Course:
Chocolate Jalapeno Cake
This cake is so wonderful that it must
be sinful! It is a must to try.
or
Molten Chocolate Cakes
A rich chocolate cakes that have a pocket
of chocolate sauce inside. This is served with warm Black Cherry Sauce.
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 Finale:
This course can either be served at
your dining table after clearing the dishes or in the living room.
A good way to end a meal is with a (decaf) latte.
Learn how to make a
perfect cup of
Coffee
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