Cookin' With The Canteen Presents: Fresh Recipes Of Spring

Canteen Crew

[AZamericonnie]

YOU are a lucky man!lol

[ConorMacNessa]

AMERICA – LAND OF THE FREE . . .

BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And at the front of the line....Mac grabs the gold!!

[Bean Counter]

I just picked up a new 50 pound sack of mesquite charcoal, because grillin’ season is here! I like a good steak done simply; a little Kosher salt, some fresh ground black pepper, and cooked on smokin’ hot cast iron over mesquite charcoal...

I dusted some porkchops last weekend with some Cajun seasoning, and let them marinate overnight, then grilled ‘em up for dinner Sunday night...now that was some good pig...

Anyone do smoke-roasting?? I have a smoker that I use the mesquite in for heat, and chunks of hickory for the smoke, or if I’m doing a chicken or turkey, I use hazelnut (filbert) shells. Just the shells make a wonderful smoke that adds a lot of flavor to any kind of poultry, and it is fantastic for smoke-roasting salmon...

I’ve been feeding the local squirrels hazelnuts for a couple of years, on the outside chance i can improve their flavor. They are only worth about 400 calories, but a fat young squirrel sure makes a pot of beans taste mighty fine...

Unfortunately, it’s raining pitchforks and naked babies here most of the week, but we’ll fire up the grill and burn some meat this weekend...

[BIGLOOK]

Prior to starting our classes at DLI, we were billeted at the Naval Post Graduate School, where the enlisted mess won the Ney Award for more years than can be counted.

After we moved up the Praesidio, we would save up coin for a few meals there to get away from the Army chow hall.

The Chief of the Mess would even make table visits to ask how the fare was.....which was excellent everyday!

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

And trailing by only 2 seconds....AZ snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[AZamericonnie]

It's that hard to differentiate between those Artists of the Kitchen.

Btw.....that is such a lovely thing to say about the women in your family....I hope they know you think this way of them!

[luvie]

Wow.....but, ours has been cooler than usual, too.

I guess ole Algore better start the “global cooling” mantra now! LOL!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

What a lovely thing to say!

My ancestors were from the Brie Province in France.
My mom and Memere’s cookin’ was to die for.
They are both gone, and I miss them terribly.

This recipe is in their honor:

BAKED BRIE IN PHYLLO

1 (6-inch) round of brie
4-5 sheets phyllo dough, defrosted
4 tbsp. butter, melted
3/4 c. good quality jam (raspberry or strawberry)
French bread

Butter each sheet of phyllo dough and place in a pie plate or quiche dish, with the ends hanging over the edge. Spread half the jam in the center of the dough, top with brie and the rest of the jam. Bring the edges of the phyllo dough up over the top and seal well, using most of the remaining butter.
Turn the “package” over and brush the top well with the rest of the butter.

Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes.

Remove and let sit for at least 20 minutes before serving with slices of French bread. This can be served as an hors d’oeuvre at a large party or as part of a brunch menu.

Serves 10 or more.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Pro bags the bronze!!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Oh..
Yer makin my mouth water!
Your post makes me think of the fantastic spread The Mom and Eaker put out for us in Texas..
Man, that was some goooood eatin’!
*sigh*
Been raining alot here, too.
No grillin’/smokin’ today!

[ConorMacNessa]

VIETNAM MEMORIAL

All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!



Let their sacrifice never be forgotten!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Boiling Water

ms b....something I already know how to do in the kitchen!! d:o)

[AZamericonnie]

Serves 10 or more.

Or one very happy individual! LOL!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

the weather here was crappy today.
It would have been a perfect day to make Duck Confit for a cassoulet!
I just couldn’t talk myself into leaving the house!
LOL

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL!
Didja bring the wine?
I’ll share!
;0)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL!
Hey Ma!
You had a recipe for a no bake dessert (pudding cake?)
Got that handy?

[mylife]

Had a crawfish boil at work the other day to raise money for toys at Christmas.

Holy Cow were they spicy!