Pauly's Manhattans the Bait Shop way

Paulie's Manhattans 

It all started with a text 

"Pauly, How do you make that ass kicking Manhattan!?"

get glasses and ice

 wait patiently

next watch Pauly create

CHEERS!!!!


Traditional Manhattan
Maraschino cherry (Garnish), Dash Angostura bitters, 2 oz Rye or Canadian whisky, 3/4 oz Sweet red vermouth

Thanksgiving in a meatball

 A great comfort food that is awesome in the crockpot so as family comes through the door from different activities there is warm bowl of hugs waiting.

I adapted to be gluten free friendly it also lets yo control salt content.
The second recipe is the original if you want it to be quick to make.

                             Turkey meatballs

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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   2                    beaten eggs

     3/4  cup           seasoned bread crumbs

     1/2  cup           finely chopped onion

     1/2  cup           finely chopped celery

     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

     1/8  teaspoon      garlic powder

   2      pounds        raw ground turkey

   2      cups          whitesauce, below

   1      cup           water

   1      tablespoon    vegetable stock, condensed

     1/2  teaspoon      bell seasoning

     1/2  teaspoon      thyme

   1                    bay leaf

In large bowl combine eggs, bread crumbs, onion, celery, pepper and garlic powder.  Add ground turkey and mix well.  Shape into 1 1/2 inch.

Bake meatballs at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.  Transfer to 3 1/2  or 4 quart crockpot. 

Make white sauce add bell seasoning thyme bayleaf and vegetable stock.  Pour over meatballs. 

Cover; cook on low heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. 

Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles a cranberry sauce on the side. Total yumm
8 servings

White Sauce

3      tablespoons   butter

   3      tablespoons   flour

     1/2  teaspoon      salt

   2      cups          milk

In a saucepan, melt butter, blend in flour, salt & pepper.  Add milk & cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. 

Turkey meatballs 1

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00

Categories    : Main Dish Crockpot               Main Dish Chicken

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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   2                    beaten eggs

     3/4  cup           seasoned bread crumbs

     1/2  cup           finely chopped onion

     1/2  cup           finely chopped celery

     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

     1/8  teaspoon      garlic powder

   2      pounds        raw ground turkey

   2                    103/4 oz cream of mushroom soup

   1      cup           water

   1                    15/16oz gravy mix

     1/2  teaspoon      bell seasoning

     1/2  teaspoon      thyme

   1                    bay leaf

In large bowl combine eggs, bread crumbs, onion, celery, pepper and garlic powder.  Add ground turkey and mix well.  Shape into 1 1/2 inch.

Bake meatballs at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.  Transfer to 3 1/2  or 4 quart crockpot. 

In a bowl combine soup, water,  gravy mix, bell seasoning, thyme, bay leaf.  Pour over meatballs. 

Cover; cook on low heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. 

Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles.

8 servings

 

Lemon Basil Chicken Salad refreshing in this summer heat

So many basil recipes so little time

Let's try something a little different with our abundance of fresh basil.  

A Lemon Basil Chicken Salad inspired by Paula Deen's awesome recipe

it's perfect way to use any left over chicken from our

One Pot Chicken Dinner

Basil, lemon and toasted almonds make the best ever salad

that will have you wishing you made a double batch 

hope you made extra toasted almonds like I told ya to

I toasted the almonds Paula didn't

toasted almonds have more flavor

snipping basil with scissors is quicker & easier than chopping

Paula Deen's Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 rib minced celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds how to toast almonds
2/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium size bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and toasted almonds. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, add to chicken mixture,  Cover and chill.

More Basil Recipes:

Strawberry Basil Martini
Caprese Salad
Roasted Pepper Chicken
Haddock with Basil Butter
Basil Biscuits
Basil Butter

Garlic Chicken with Sweet Roasted Pepper Sauce

Garlic Chicken with Sweet Roasted Pepper Sauce

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ lbs)

2 tbs veg oil

1 small onion sliced thin

6 garlic cloves sliced thin (I crush them)

1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped I emulsify the peppers for a sauce

2 tsp sugar

1 ½ cups chicken broth (1 can)

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

2 tbs butter

Heat oil in lg skillet over medium high heat until just smoking.  Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.

Add onion to fat in skillet and cook until lightly browned about 3 minutes.  Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.  Add peppers, sugar, broth, and browned chicken along with accumulated juices and bring to boil.  Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through about 5 minutes.

Transfer chicken to serving platter and tent with foil.  Return skillet to high heat and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened about five minutes.  Off heat, whisk basil and butter in.  Season with salt and pepper.  Pour sauce over chicken. Serve.

White Wine w White Fish Baked to perfection

Baked Haddock or Cod with White Wine Sauce

so simple and delicious

picking a White Wine that you love is what makes this recipe extra yummy

     

Sauvignon Blanc makes a sweeter sauce than  Fat Bastard Chardonnay

make with what you like or what you have in the fridge

a bouquet of celery

chopped this size leaves a bit of crunch which we like

if you don't like crunchy celery chop it smaller 

it gives the fish a great mild flavor

add your chopped onion
save the minced for the butter sauce

melt butter in a dish easy for dipping the fish in

decadent yes

healthier Earth Balance makes a great butter substitute!

add your minced onion 

dip the fish to coat

lay the fish on the celery & onion 

pour the remaining butter and onion over fish

sprinkle with paprika

pour wine over fish

Bake at 350 for 15-20 min depending on thickness of fish

Lift fish to serving dish with celery and onion

pour wine  sauce from fish pan into saucepan; simmer to reduce to about 1/2 cup; 

taste sauce - if sauce is bitter add 2 tbs of butter

You can pour sauce over fish or serve on the side

I prefer to serve on the side

Serve with the rest of the bottle of wine

Baked Haddock or Cod with White Wine Sauce

2 c. chopped celery leaves and stalks
1 onion, sliced
2 1/2 to 3 lbs. white fish fillets
Salt and pepper
1/3 c. melted butter
1 tsp. finely chopped onion
Dash paprika or fish seasoning
1/2 lemon or 1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. dry white wine
Chopped parsley

Spread celery and onion in baking dish. Season fish with salt and pepper.
Combine butter, chopped onion, & lemon juice.
Dip fish into butter mixture; arrange on celery and onion.
Pour leftover butter mixture and wine over top of fish.
Sprinkle with paprika or fish seasoning

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes for a 2" thick fillet
15-20 minutes for 1" thin fillets
It's done when easily flaked with fork

Lift fish to serving dish with celery and onion. Pour wine from fish pan into saucepan; heat briskly to reduce to about 1/2 cup
taste sauce - if sauce is bitter add 2 tbs of butter

You can pour over fish or serve on the side.
Garnish with chopped parsley
Makes 6 servings.

chop celery 1/2 " pieces if a thin fillet is used
if using a thick fillet chop celery large
we like crunchy celery if you want soggy celery chop it small


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Ann's Crispy Yummy Very Best Oatmeal Cookies

 nuts, oatmeal, raisins, dairy and apple cinnamon tea it's whats for dinner.........

the very best oatmeal cookies crisp golden brown I used King Arthur's Gluten Free flour blend and followed Annes recipe right up adding raisins, I had to have raisins

cream butter with sugar

until mixed

add eggs and vanilla

 mix until well blended

add flour, baking soda and salt, 

I lightly mix the baking soda and salt into the flour

no need to dirty another bowl

add oatmeal, nuts, and chocolate chips

and if your crazy like me add raisins

mix well

drop by well rounded tablespoon onto cookie sheet

bake 350 degrees 12-14 minutes

chilled dough (on right) will not spread as much as room temperature dough (on left) this comes down to how thin you like your cookies 

you can throw the whole bowl in the fridge for a couple hours 

or keep putting a tray of uncooked cookies in the freezer while one tray bakes

add a scoop of maple walnut icecream and your in heaven

Ann’s Oatmeal Cookies

Oven 350 12-14 minutes

1 cup butter, soft
1 cup br sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup nuts
1 cup choc chips

I like 1 cup of raisins added

King Arthurs Gluten Free flour  doesn't have xanthan gum so I added 1 tsp to the flour

Crustless Ham and Potato Tart

Served with a salad,  green vegetable or egss this versatile dish is delicious for breakfast or dinner.  Left over cornbeef, baked ham a variety of cheeses or a simple trip to the deli counter makes this an family favorite.
I double the recipe and make it in a 13x9 pan there still isn't any leftovers, grins

Crustless Ham and Potato Tart

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

--------  ------------  --------------------------------

   3      large        red potatoes

   2      medium        onions

     1/4  pound         virginia ham

     1/2  pound         Swiss cheese, sliced or shredded

     3 tbs           butter -- melted

Butter a deep 10" pie plate.   

Do not peel potatoes.   

Slice potatoes and onions very thin.   

Arrange one-third of the potatoes, overlapping in the bottom of the pan.   

Sprinkle with pepper.  

Layer with half of the onion, half of the ham and half of the cheese.

Repeat the layers of potato, onion, ham and cheese.  Finish with potato. 

Arrange so slices overlap nicely.   

Sprinkle with pepper.

Pour the butter over the potatoes, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees.  

Uncover and continue baking for another 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and the top is brown.