A Christmas Appetizer
I have made this appetizer many times in varies combinations. This combination works well for the Holiday season with the beautiful red peppers and green basil. Holiday Antipasto Skewers By The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 pounds hot or mild Italian sausage links (fully cooked) uncooked sausage links can be used also (cook according to pkg directions) 2 […]
Unique Appetizer Idea…
Fried Green Olives Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Bacon By The Gourmet Farm Girl 12 large green olives, pitted 2 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese (at room temp) 1 tablespoon whole-milk ricotta (at room temp) pinch of dried thyme pinch of cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons real bacon bits 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup […]
The Many Uses for Zucchini
Grilled Zucchini with Barramundi By The Gourmet Farm Girl 4 Barramundi fillets (or your favorite white fish) ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs½ cup flour2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash (original)2 egg whites +2 tablespoon milk1 lemon sliced4 tablespoons butter1 medium size zucchini sliced (1/2 inch each) Slice zucchini and lightly brush with vegetable oil, salt and pepper; […]
A Simple Recipe with Great Memories…
When I was very young the summers seemed to last forever. I remember long summer days and the smell of fresh hay being bailed back by the pasture and orchard where many apple trees once stood. One of my chores was to deliver a jug of fresh squeezed lemonade to my dad and grandpa who were working hard in […]
Italian Dinner…
Stuffed Shells with Meat and Spinach over Homemade Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella By The Gourmet Farm Girl 12 Barilla Jumbo Shells (or your favorite brand)1/2 lb Italian sausage1/4 lb ground beef1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 cup spinach leaves5-6 scallions (chopped)2 cloves garlic (minced)1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon dried […]
The Flavors of Fresh Herbs…
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto, Spinach and Cheese By The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 Boneless Chicken Breasts with skin removed4 slices Prosciutto5-6 large fresh spinach leaves 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon fresh thyme3-4 Garlic Cloves sliced2 small sprigs of fresh rosemary4-5 leaves of basil chopped Preheat oven to 400 […]
Have leftover pototoes?
Iron Skillet Potato’s with Fried Leeks and Onions By The Gourmet Farm Girl 5-6 baked potatoes sliced1 fresh leek sliced thin½ red onions sliced thin4-5 tablespoons butterSalt and pepper to taste Slice the leeks and onions; set aside In a medium size iron skillet melt the butter over medium to high heat; add the sliced potatoes […]
Family Favorite…
Traditional Holiday Stuffing By The Gourmet Farm Girl 10-12 cups dried bread (cubed) 1 cup celery plus celery leaves chopped¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves½ cup onion chopped1 teaspoon dried sage (more if desired)1 stick butter2 cups chicken brothSalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray a 9 x 12 inch baking dish […]
Gone Fishing…
When growing up on the farm I remember riding my bike up the road to a creek that cut it’s way through the fields. It was called the Mud Run…appropriate name for this stretch of flowing water; it was shallow in most parts except for one spot by an old abandoned and broken bridge. The tree that grew on the […]
Fall Dessert Idea…Sam’s Club demo..
Farm Girl Peach Crumble by The Gourmet Farm Girl 7-8 fresh medium size peaches (reserving 1 half peach for garnish)½ cup brown sugar¼ cup all purpose flour½ cup rolled oats1 teaspoon cinnamon½ cup chopped pecans6 tablespoons butter½ cup Home Made Granola (optional; see recipe for granola in archives) Preheat oven to 400 degrees With a […]