Archive for 'Fresh Reviews'
Onion-Smothered Roast Brisket and Vegetables
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
I like this because it is a different way of cooking brisket other than Bar-B-Q and it comes out juicy and very tasty. Ingredients 1 (2 1/2-pound) beef brisket 6 cups thinly sliced onion, separated into rings 1 cup bottled chili sauce 1/2 cup beer 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 pound [...]
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Local Coffee
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
Since I had the day off Memorial Day and I had seen a posting on Facebook that Local Coffee was open for business that day, I decided it was time I ventured into their establishment to check them out and give their coffee a try. I arrived there a little before their scheduled opening time, [...]
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Jim’s Restaurants
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
Now I have to admit, I haven’t ventured into a Jim’s Restaurants for probably 20 years since I was selling Real Estate and Jim’s was a common meeting ground for business folks. But this past weekend we needed a breakfast place that was close to 1604 and was easy in and easy out without the [...]
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Iced Mexican Chocolate Sipper
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
This is a great recipe from Southern Living. The kids like it also but minus the bourbon. 2 (14-oz.) containers premium chocolate ice cream 2 cups milk ¾ to 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. orange zest 1 cup bourbon Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Stir in bourbon. Serve immediately over [...]
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Beer ’Garitas
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by Johnnie.
I have read that beer is a great ingredient in Margaritas from several people, so I decided to give it a try. Pretty good! 1 (12-oz.) container limeade concentrate, thawed 1½ cups tequila 2 (12-oz.) bottles beer Crushed ice Stir together first 3 ingredients in a large pitcher until blended. Serve immediately over crushed ice. [...]
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Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream
Posted on 17. May, 2011 by Johnnie.
This recipe should be served with the Blue Cheese Biscuits found on this website under Recipes – Breads. Horseradish Cream recipe below. 2 (8-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 ½ inches thick) ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. seasoned pepper 1 recipe Blue Cheese Biscuits Horseradish Cream Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt and seasoned pepper. Grill, [...]
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Blue Cheese Biscuits
Posted on 17. May, 2011 by Johnnie.
I got this recipe several years ago from Southern Living magazine and love it for Sunday brunch or a great appetizer for a party. These biscuits are great paired with Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream. Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese [...]

