CONNIE KAYE'S KITCHEN – Recipes and ramblings from Chiefs country

Misc

  • Ham and Gruyere Quiche

    I love quiche and gruyere is one my favorite cheeses, although pretty darn pricey, but I thought I’d take a shot at this recipe, adapted from Food Network Magazine.  I took it to work and it was a hit, so thought… Continue reading

    Ham and Gruyere Quiche

  • Pecan Brittle anyone???

    I’m not a fan of peanut butter.  I am sure this sounds un-American but it’s the way it is.  I can go as far as a little mini Butterfinger but that’s where I draw the line. Today a co-worker brought… Continue reading

  • Shots anyone???

    Nothing like a little “elegant” shot to get the night started as you host or attend holiday parties.   Right?  I was searching for something for a pre-holiday dinner shot (or after…whatever works) and a friend suggested Brass Ball Shots.… Continue reading

    Shots anyone???

  • Crockpot Crack

    Not that we all need more chocolate this time of year, but hey, it’s the holidays, and we all need some good go-to’s for family, friends, work, etc. So here’s another drug recipe — well, not really.  A co-worker makes… Continue reading

  • Crab….avocado…got your attention yet?

    I had this appetizer as my meal a year or so ago at the Saltgrass Steak House while on a work trip in Westminster, Colorado. No words to describe how great it was.  Not sure why I got inspired this… Continue reading

  • Yummy Seafood Boil

    It’s become kind of a tradition to do a fall shrimp boil, and you can easily add in crab, scallops, crawfish (yech!) or any seafood of your liking.  My hubster is the master chef on this one….I do all the… Continue reading

  • Anybody else crazy about avocados???

    Have you ever tried grilling them?  Well, I hadn’t and my biggest issue with an avocado is that I usually eat it before I can do anything with it!  However, you should give this a whirl. I halved my little… Continue reading

  • Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

    You’ve probably determined by now that we like fairly spicy food.  So, when I ran across an idea to incorporate bacon and jala jala’s into deviled eggs, I thought the idea sounded fab!  And I try new things at strange… Continue reading

  • Chocolate Cracker Candy

    We actually call this Christmas Crack because I first made it in December, and it’s really good, and it’s on saltine crackers.  However, give these a whirl and your friend population will RISE!!!!  And if you don’t want to share,… Continue reading

  • Taco Seasoning – your way!

    I’m way way far removed from being a health nut.  However since we eat a lot of Mexican food, and therefore I purchase a lot of taco seasoning, I looked around to see how to make my own since I… Continue reading