Handheld breakfasts are a real bonus for busy folks. Especially important for she who mans the galley but would rather be out sailing. Healthy, make ahead, this next recipe is perfect for a tasty on-the-go meal. I make them in the evening, clean up all the cooking mess, stash them away in the refrigerator so all we have to think about in the morning is making that first cup of coffee before heading out. They were perfect added to a car…
Keeping simple galley methods in mind I transformed my favourite banana bread recipe into individual muffins baked in my Omnia Stove Top Oven. A dozen perfect little hand treats resulted. What made them even better was the addition of Maple Bacon Butter smeared over their already rich moist warm surface. Sadly they never last very long once Captain gets wind of their existence but they are so easy to make that once I have another ripe banana or two…
I’ve really been missing our cockpit dinners, especially cheese fondu. It’s one of the easiest meals. So little preparation and minimal clean up. Imagine a warm starry evening, perfectly chilled white wine, a little dip of this and a sip of that, great conversation with friends. All the best components for boat entertaining. I took my basic cheese fondu recipe and added chicken leftover from last night’s barbecue, added some chopped fresh kale leaves to the rich creamy wine and…
This one is far too good not to share. You could use your own fave barbecue sauce but if you don’t mind simmering up this amazing mixture of tangy spicy rich thick sauce, please do feel free to use over and over and over again. At the beginning of each season I make up a batch and bring it onboard. Two cups of this sauce goes a long way, keeps well refrigerated and is great slapped on not only ribs…
In a Mexican frame of mind for dinner today. I made the beef mixture and quacamole in advance so when it was time to eat, I just reheated the meat, plated the chopped greens and minutes later we were ready to dig in. EASY TACO SALAD 2 servings what you will need 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tbsp cooking oil 3 tbsp taco seasoning (my DIY recipe here) 4 generous cups chopped baby spinach…
Hey there Galley Peeps. Today’s post is all about economy, tiny living, with a little off grid thrown into the mix. I came across a super idea for inexpensive candles using things you likely already have on hand. A candle on a boat, any open flame really, is something that has to have constant attention. Small spaces and perpetual motion mean taking extra care, but in the evening I love adding to the ambiance of a romantic cockpit meal with…
I’ve been a very very bad Kat! Having an addictive personallity means there are some things I just don’t keep on hand. Sea Salt and Black Pepper Chips for one. Another, which I refuse to buy any more is Irish Cream Liqueur. I won’t mention any particular brand. They are all the same and all evil. Just thinking about them makes my belly ache…they are that rich, and that good! We have been invited to a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration…
Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations don’t have to come with raucous pubbing and green beer. This year we are keeping it quiet, getting our Irish on with a few friends and filling our bellies with a simple warming soup made with a splash of good Irish beer. DUBLIN CODDLE 6 servings what you will need 1 lb pork sausage, cut into 1″ pieces 3-4 slices bacon, cut into 1″ pieces 1 cup chopped onion 2 lb baby potatoes, quartered 3 carrots, cut…
More French Onion and Mushroom? You betcha! Last one, I promise, but isn’t it amazing how something so tasty, so easy can be transformed into so many delicious meals? This time I used it for breakfast. Simple, tasty and quick. In the time it takes you to fry an egg. Bang! Breakfast is on the table. FRENCH ONION MUSHROOM BREAKFAST WRAP 4 servings what you will need 1 cup of French Onion Mushroom mixture (recipe here) 4 eggs cooking oil…
I lied. Sorry. Yesterday I said you had seen the last of my French Onion Mushroom recipes but I lied. Here I am back again with another meal for my week-long fix of French onions and mushrooms. Love it so much I made another smaller batch to complete the week (recipe here). Surprising just how versatile the recipe is. This doesn’t have to be restricted to wild game. Any quick cooking tender piece of red meat will do. With the…