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12-09-2010, 09:32 AM
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What's on the menu for today for everyone?
this was my little goodie for the day yesterday...
Vicki's Hawaiian Mermaid Martini
We're meeting #2 son and wife tonight for dinner at an Italian place in Sacto, so will be having a great time. He's the one who does Battle Bots - has anyone ever seen them? What a hoot. I'll try to find a link about them.
Here's a link to "Team Plumb Crazy" - These 'fights' are so fun to watch and Matt & Wendy are really good at it-
http://www.tpcbots.com/indextpc_001.htm
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CJS, ok so how am I making Vicki's Hawiian Mermaid Martini... puhhleeeez?
Oh yea, for dinner tonight is roasted cod veracruzana over black rice.
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Yum on the martini and the cod veracruzana!
I'm making chicken topped with proscuitto and asiago cheese with a lemon caper sauce. Sauteed zucchini and baked potatoes on the side (yup, still working on that 10 pound bag).
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Here you go Vince and are they ever good!
* Exported from MasterCook *
Vicki's Mermaid Martini - Hawaii
2 oz. hypnotic
1 oz. blue Curacao
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. sugar water (I used 2 cups water + 3/4 cup sugar)
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You don't want the sugar water too sweet, but I do like this ratio.
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Trixxee, I got a new thing for a baked potato:
Pre-heat oven to 425
Combine 2T olive oil, 2T butter, & 2 cloves garlic crushed, heat to combine flavors
Set your potato on a cutting board, lengthwise, rounded side down.
make 1/4in slices going the short way, but only go 3/4 way through the potato, it will open up like a fan during baking.
Drizzle with half the oil/butter making sure you get a little between the leaves.
Bake 45-55 minutes or until done. Drizzle with the remaining mixture and salt/pepper as desired.
Enjoy!
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Awesome, thanks a brizzilian!
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Vince, I've done potatoes like that and I agree, they are delicious.
and, you are welcome for the recipe.
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I just found a video explaining the fanned potato but I don't peel it and all that other stuff Betty is doing. Check it out at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0CimUKcYoA
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Have to do a Sam's Club run, then 1/2 day of prep, so I'm thinking it will be something real fast and easy. Maybe pizza, or an omellette.
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Thanks Vince, I'm going to have to try those potatoes.
Haven't decided on dinner yet. Looking for inspiration...
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