Miso Caramel Sauce

I was looking at the bananas and thinking that some Bananas Foster would be amazing, but decided to try something different so I made this miso caramel recipe and grilled the bananas and served all over a really good quality vanilla ice cream. YUM! The miso has been staring at me for a long while in the fridge and I love the way it adds a hint of saltiness to the otherwise very sweet caramel. Salted caramel is one of my favorite things. It was super simple and evidently can keep in the refrigerator for a while (although I don't think it will keep very long...). Many varied uses for this sweet treat. Bon appetit!!!!!

https://food52.com/recipes/18618-miso-caramel

Caramel Chocolate Pecan Bars/Thanksgiving 2016

Often I am the one to fix the Thanksgiving meal, but not this year; My sweet sister in laws took care of the cooking and I was asked only to bring dessert. (Which is kind of funny since I don't really eat many sweets; I am more of the savory girl.). I had just had this yummy little bar at a gathering a few weekends ago and thought it would appeal to most folks. A great standby to have in your recipe box for just such occasions. Thanks to my friend, Elizabeth, for sharing. She is truly one of the best gourmet cooks I know and I was surprised when she gave me this recipe...super simple by her usual sophisticated standards. Sometimes you just have to remember the basics are sometimes the best. Bon appetit. Giving thanks....

https://www.landolakes.com/recipe/17409/caramel-n-chocolate-pecan-bars/

Paired with Yotam Ottolenghi's Bitter Frozen Berries with White Chocolate Cream......

https://ca.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/02015021913683/bitter-frozen-berries-with-white-chocolate-cream

Old Bay Shrimp Boil

It's the Fourth of July and what better way to show a new American part of our culture than with a shrimp boil and fireworks. Tried a twist on the traditional shrimp boil by using this recipe. Loved the addition of the sausage. Ended up using Andouille Sausage and it was devine. Added a few bay leaves and finished it off with fresh squeezed lemon. A perfect meal for a perfect evening. Bon appetit.

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/old-bay-shrimp-boil-25745