Quick Garlic Bread

If you are only cooking for two people and would like some Garlic Bread try this tip.

Crush a cloves of garlic  and add it to 3 tablespoons of butter. Add two tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese.  Cut  four pieces of bread from a loaf of French or Italian bread on the diagonal. Spread the mixture on the four slices of bread and put them in a non stick skillet on medium heat. Cook until they are golden brown.  As the butter melts the cheese will form a nice crust.

Let me know what you think of this one.

*you can also use garlic powder and some herbs too if you like. Adjust garlic to your taste.

THANKS!!

Thank you for all of those who have already sent in recipes!  keep them coming!  So far in response to the question about potato salad  99% have said Mayonnaise. Sounds good to me.

Have a great day and keep the recipes coming!!

Gravy Disasters

Yup almost had one those dreaded gravy disasters today.  Thank God for immersion blenders!  Just as I was ready to add my liquid to make some gravy, I had to take a call.  I did take the pan off the heat. But by the time I got back there were little boulders of roux and chicken base looking up at me!  So I did the only thing I could.  I heated the milk for the gravy, and got my immersion blender out.  Once the liquid was in the pan and I could see that the whisk was not going to break those boulders up,  I grabbed the immersion blender.,  in a few minutes the gravy was smooth and thick.  Another culinary rescue!!

If you do not have an immersion blender, get one. they are VERY handy for a variety of tasks, including saving the gray.  Be sure to read the instructions and do not turn on the blender until it is in the liquid.  Or you may get a bath.