The French 75 cocktail recipe is a relic with a history and only 4 ingredients: gin, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. The name is said to have been inspired by the 75mm Howitzer field rifle used by American and French forces in World War I. The story goes (according to every Google search twisted…
Recipes
Easy Smoked Trout Dip
Commissionable links included I got super lucky finding www.theviewfromgreatisland.com on the first Google search for a smoked trout dip. There are other drink, dinner and dessert recipes I’ll be trying very soon. Be sure to check out Sue’s recipe collection! For a good while, we’ve been wanting to try a smoked trout dip with fresh…
Seasoned Special Quail Crackers
These addictive crackers became a family favorite during the 2019 quail hunting season. Darrell, Emma, Ben and I had hunted together all day. When we got back to the lodge later in the afternoon, Emma pulled out a plastic container of these. We sat around chatting about what a great day we’d had while we…
Easy and Delicious Basil Pesto Recipe
This Basil Pesto tastes like summer. Fresh basil steals the show as an appetizer or an add-on to a grilled meat main dish. Happy Summer, indeed! 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup EVOO1/3 cup pine nuts3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 tsp salt1/8 tsp pepperPulse basil and pine nuts…
Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole
If a carby comfort casserole offends you, then maybe you should look away. This is cheesy, salty and ripe for a warm sweet Hawaiian role. It’s also good for taking a casserole dinner to someone because it fills up a 9×13 and is kid friendly. It is *not* good for your bikini body. CHICKEN TETRAZZINI…