Baked Beans — the Ubiquitous Summer Side Dish
By Mary Frederiksen Summer picnics need baked beans as a side dish. With todays wide selection of commercially prepared “canned” choices, it is hard to justify making them on your own. This recipe MAY change your mind. It can be prepared and… Read more
Summer Fare with a Tropical Flair
By Mary Frederiksen With the summer temperatures rising, it is time for a recipe with cooler, lighter ingredients that can be prepared without heating up your kitchen. This salad is great for potluck parties too! PAPAYA, SHRIMP & AVOCADO… Read more
The Happy Cooker Hits the SLOPES — in the Springtime?!?
By Mary Frederiksen SLOPES Restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Park City, Utah, is not to be missed! While on a recent trip to Salt Lake City, a concierge at our hotel suggested SLOPES in the Canyons area of Park City as a wonderful… Read more
Mousse and Swirl: A Perfect Partner for Sauvignon Blanc
By Mary Frederiksen (Originally published in the High Desert Wine Explorers Newsletter in May 1997) Salmon and shrimp and crab… OH MY! This seafood mousse tastes great with any of these yummy jewels of the sea. Salmon is my favorite…. Read more
Banana Bread from Jamaica
By Mary Frederiksen (Originally published in the High Desert Wine Explorer Newsletter in 1997) Jamaican Banana Bread, Mon! It’s the perfect snack that is rich tasting and easy to prepare. JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD Ingredients for… Read more
You Can Take This Food to the (Food) Bank
By Mary Frederiksen One of the best cities to retire to is Las Vegas. This week (Feb. 27- March 3) Las Vegas is putting on an event they call Restaurant Week 2012. To participate, dining establishments have agreed to provide meals that cost… Read more
Super Recipes for Your Superbowl Party
By Mary Frederiksen “Let the game begin!” Looking for something to serve at the next football party? This bread recipe is hearty and has a great taste. The accompanying sausage dip recipe goes well with any beer or spicy red wine. “Go… Read more
Indian Vegetable Curry
Sweet German Riesling and Spicy Indian Curry, a yummy and worldly combination for a great fall meal. Try this recipe with fresh Naan bread and warm jasmine rice. It will warm your tummy and your soul. Enjoy! Ingredients: Three tablespoons olive… Read more
Shrimp and Crab Salad with Spicy Cilantro Dressing
Serves 4 SALAD: 1 head Romaine hearts, shredded 8 ounces Dungeness Crab meat 4 ounces Bay shrimp 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and quartered 1 large mango, peeled and diced 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced DRESSING: 1 cup red wine… Read more
A Dessert for Red Dessert Wine
By Mary Frederiksen Recently, I had the opportunity to sample the 2009 Bouke Red Dessert Wine from the North Fork of Long Island, and was asked to supply a recipe to complement the wine’s primary flavor profile. With direction from my loving… Read more
