The origin of the Monte Carlo Cocktail remains unclear, appearing in a cocktail recipe book from the late 1940s. It combines rye whisky, Bénédictine, and Angostura bitters, resembling both a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned. The drink, served over ice, can be garnished with a lemon twist.
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Seared Wreckfish, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Asparagus with a Bell Pepper Sauce
This post describes a simpler version of a previous meal, featuring seared Atlantic wreckfish, crispy potatoes instead of panisses, and charred asparagus. A bell pepper sauce complements the dish. The meal was prepared in about an hour for a weeknight dinner.
Sous Vide Duck Breast, Gruyère Grits, Duck Fat Charred Broccolini with a Bourbon, Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
I made this dish several years ago but never posted it. Sous vide duck breast with Gruyère grits and charred broccolini. I used a bourbon blueberry balsamic reduction to tie the meal together.
White Lotus (Lychee Vesper) Martini
I’m finishing up watching White Lotus with the wife, sparked by Walton Goggins’ (she is a fan). I came across the White Lotus Martini cocktail and gave it a try.
Seared Halibut, Spiced Butternut Purée, Harissa Roasted Baby Carrots with Lemon Crème Fraîche (Copycat from The Lazy Goat)
The Lazy Goat posted this and I tried to copycat it. Butternut Squash Purée, Lemon Crème Fraîche, Roasted Harissa Baby Carrots and Seared Halibut.
Kung Pao Scallops (PF Chang’s Copycat Recipe)
Thinking about my favorite PF Chang’s Kung Pao Scallops that are no longer on the menu. I attempted a homemade version using South Carolina scallops and Kung Pao sauce, achieving decent results but not replicating the restaurant’s quality.
Shrimp, Greens and Grits (Reboot Weekday Version) with Anchovy Cream
Thinking again about a meal we had at Belford’s in Savannah, GA, I’m sharing a simplified, quick version of the Shrimp, Greens, and Grits dish. The recipe features a quick Anchovy Cream sauce, aiming for a lighter, quick-to-prepare meal.
The Tunnel Negroni Cocktail
The Tunnel Negroni is a cocktail variation created at a Parisian bar, featuring gin, dry vermouth, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Check out the recipe and explore more cocktail recipes.
Easy Copycat Filet ‘O Fish Sandwich
This is a quick version of a McDonald’s Filet ‘O Fish sandwich and fries using frozen ingredients cooked in an air fryer. A customized tartar sauce adds flavor, catering to nostalgia for the wife, despite our fast food avoidance.
The Cure Cocktail
I attended a sales conference, got COVID and bunkered in with my wife. Although The Cure Cocktail didn’t cure us, we enjoyed making and drinking it. The cocktail’s ingredients include vodka, ginger syrup, lemon juice, bitters, and lemon peel.
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