BITS AND PIECES FOR MOM

Sunday is Mother's Day and, this week, I'll share some recipes for this special day. All are simple and quick, yet all make for some great eating. Give them a try and you'll see what I mean.

FRENCH TOAST FOR MOM

1 Sourdough Baguette (Day Old Works Best)

4 Eggs

1/2 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream

1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

1 Tablespoon Cinnamon

1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

1/4 Cup Orange Juice (Freshly Squeezed)

Fresh Fruit (Your Choice, For Garnish)

In a large bowl, combine the Eggs, Vanilla Ice Cream, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract and the Orange Juice. Mix completely until the mixture becomes a smooth batter. Slice the Day Old Baguette into slices about 1 ½ inches thick. Slice on a slight diagonal to create oval shaped slices. Dip each Bread slice into the Batter, being sure to coat each side evenly. Using a lightly buttered skillet or griddle--using medium heat--cook each slice until it is golden brown. Arrange 3 slices, slightly overlapping each slice and garnish with your choice of Fresh Fruit and serve with warm Maple Syrup. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

DRUNKEN SHRIMP

2-3 Pounds LARGE Fresh Shrimp

MARINADE INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Olive Oil

1/2 Cup Bourbon Whiskey

1 Teaspoon Salt

2-4 Cloves Garlic (Peeled and Minced)

1 Tablespoon Prepared Horseradish

1 Tablespoon Brown Mustard

1/3 Cup Chili Sauce

2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce (Or Other Hot Sauce)

1 Tablespoon Crushed Basil

Wooden Skewers (As Needed, Soaked in Water)

Fresh Vegetables (Your Choice, As Needed)

Clean (Shell and Devein) the Shrimp, leaving the tails attached. In a large bowl, combine all the Marinade Ingredients and mix well. Add the Shrimp to the Marinade and allow to marinate for at least 3-6 Hours. Skewer the Shrimp on the wooden skewers, alternating with Cherry Tomatoes, Bell Pepper Slices, Mushrooms or other Fresh Vegetables and grill for about 3 minutes per side over very hot coals. NOTE: If you don't want to fire up the Bar-B-Q, you can use a very hot griddle to grill the Shrimp. Use the Marinade Sauce for dipping the Shrimp. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

If you should be planning to serve Mom a "really good steak" for Mother's Day, be sure to give the following Marinade a try.

KENTUCKY MARINADE

10-12 Tablespoons Bourbon

5 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

2 Tablespoons Red Cider Vinegar

2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil

1/2 teaspoon Lemon Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Or 2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed)

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix completely. Marinate the Steaks for a minimum of 2 hours (The Longer The Better). For best taste, grill over hot coal on an outdoor grill. NOTE: The smell of the grilling steaks will drive your neighbors out of the mind with envy.

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