Surf In Turf

Many restaurants have "Surf n' Turf" on the menu. This will consist of a steak with shrimp crab, or lobster. This recipe combine both in one dish, saving labor when it comes time to clean the cookware. (My brand isn't 2lazy4U for nothing!) 


5 lb rump roast
2 large haddock, halibut or cod fillets
1 c white Zinfandel
2 Tbl butter
¼ c minced onion
¼ c cream or half & half
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp chopped cilantro
1 egg yolk
3’ cotton twine
Preheat oven to 300. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT roast, fish and egg yolk into a small saucepan. Heat slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally until butter is melted. While butter is melting, slice roast lengthwise into thirds. When butter is melted, remove from heat and blend in egg yolk. When sauce is blended, place a fillet on the bottom third of roast and spread one third of the sauce over the top. Place the middle third of the roast on top of this and the second fillet, spreading 1/2 of the remaining sauce. Cover this with the remaining
third of roast and bind with cotton twine. Spread remaining sauce over the meat and roast at 300 for two hours.
Serves 6

Poor Man's Stew

As broke as the last year left everyone, and as cold as it is in much of the country, Poor Man's stew is an economical way to warm you up from the inside out! Not only will you start out the new year a bit warmer, the flavor will make you smile as well
Half gallon water
1lb hamburger
1c chopped green chili
4 potatoes
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1T salt
Peel and chop onion and garlic, then place in a one gallon pot with hamburger on medium heat, until hamburger is browned. While hamburger is browning, peel potatoes and chop into half inch pieces. When hamburger is browned, add remaining ngredients. Turn heat to high until mixture begins to boil. Reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
Serves 4.

Rosebud Shrimp

Coming up with new recipes can be fun, and easy. This gourmet meal came about when I noticed dried rosebuds in the grocery store on Christmas eve.I just started grabbing a few more ingredients, took it home and had dinner made in under half an hour.  Serve it over the pasta of your choice.
1 lb fresh peeled shrimp
1/2 pt fresh cream
4 oz Feta Cheese
3 cloves garlic
4 bulb onions
1/2 C chopped parsley 
1/4 cup crushed dried rosebuds
4 T butter

Slice onion and garlic into slivers and saute over medium heat  in butter until clear. Add shrimp and parsley, and saute until a few shrimp begin to turn pink. Add cream and parsley, stirring frequently. Once cream begins to boil, add crushed rosebuds and feta cheese, stirring constantly. Once mixture has begun to thicken, remove from heat and serve.
Serves 3

Cattle Baron Chip Shot

Quench your thirst, satisfy your sweet tooth, and get your antifreeze all in one delightfully decadent drink!


1 qt half and half
16 oz milk chocolate bits
8 oz Peppermint Schnapps
Place half and half into a 2 quart saucepan on medium heat. Add chocolate and bring to a simmer, stirring until chocolate is melted and blended evenly. Remove from heat and add Schnapps.
Serves 6

Smokey Shrimp Bisque

 Some people may refer to soup as an appetizer as "building a meal on a lake" but a good soup should build the anticipation for the main course...as does Smokey Shrimp Bisque!

20 Med shrimp
10 cloves garlic
1/2 C finely grated Muenster Cheese
1 pt cream
6 cherry tomatoes
3 green onions
2T olive oil
1 t Fresh finely chopped basil
1t fresh, finely chopped Rosemary
Clean and peel shrimp. Peel garlic. Grill garlic and shrimp for 3 minutes (preferably over charcoal, not gas). Cut cherry tomatoes into fourths. Chop green onion into inch long pieces. Sauté` tomatoes, onion, Basil and Rosemary in olive oil over medium heat for three minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cream and slowly stir in cheese. Raise heat to medium high. Once cream begins to boil, reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally until cream begins to thicken. Add shrimp and garlic. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Serves 4.