Monday, January 31, 2011

Appetizer Central


I had a craving for appetizers and not the main dish.  So when I found a way to make liquid cheese with a double boiler I couldn't help myself.  There are many extra additions you can put in the cheese while it's cooking too. I chose to add jalapeƱo peppers, green and red bell peppers, and to top it off some shredded chicken.











A few night later I chose to make my version of a loaded potato skin. We decided to maximize to potato and cut it into 7 half inch rounds.  You can add anything from cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and green onions.



Lastly I remember the steak fries that we served at Mac and Bob's and how good they were, so I gave my attempt at making the same thing and I do have to say that it is very close to the same thing.  I can tell you too that if you want to make them crunchy, run them through the oil until brown and dry and them run them through a second time and it makes them a little more crispy on the outside but still very soft on the inside.

Cold Nights in Savannah

Granted we moved to Savannah over 3 months and it was warm at the time, we came to realize that unfortunately it does get cold down here and sometimes you need only family recipes to keep you warm!  Here is my Aunt Kathy's Italian Beanless Chili recipe:


Some great things to add maybe be using white rice as a base.  We also made corn bread as a side dish, and sprinkled a mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheese with a dollop of sour cream and it will warm up your cold nights!