Dining

Food on the Hill: Coconut Bonbons

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
 
This week’s recipe:
 
Coconut Bonbons
 
  • 2 2/3 cups(7oz) flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, finally chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 20 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
 
 
Mix first 6 ingredients, chill 3 hours.
 
 
Roll into small balls (maybe 3/4 inch) and chill well again.
 
 
Melt chocolate and dip balls into chocolate and chill again
 
Coconut Bonbons
 
 
Party Idea:
 
 
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Lunchtime Meetings Benefit Local Eateries

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Katy Korkos of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce chats with County Administrator Harry Burgess, left, and Councilor David Izraelevitz Friday in the aisle of the Pyramid Restaurant in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Korkos was celebrating a birthday at a nearby table and Burgess and Izraelevitz were leaving the restaurant following a lunch meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Food on the Hill: Caesar Salad Dressing

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York

This week’s recipe:

Caesar Salad Dressing

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

ingredients

  • 1 cup mayo
  •  1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2(+) cup good grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup of regular Parmesan cheese (Kraft)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1to 1 1/2  tablespoon anchovy paste
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes,crushed

directions

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

mix and chill
 
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Ruby K’s Offers Special Holiday Treats

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RUBY K’s News:

Ruby K’s has pumpkin and pecan pies, challah, fresh rolls and food platters available for holiday parties.  

To order catering items call 662-9866 or stop by the restaurant. 

Orders for Christmas Day food must be placed before closing at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, Dec. 22. Orders must be picked up before 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24.

Ruby K’s will be open until 1 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For information, visit https:////rubykbagel.com/.

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‘La Fin du Monde Party’ Kicks Off Holiday Events at Dixie Girl

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DIXIE GIRL News

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

DIXIE GIRL News:

Dixie Girl owner Denise Lane announced four upcoming special parties open to the public:

“La Fin du Monde Party” (End of the World Party, Party like there is no tomorrow) 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21

  • Dinner Special: Stout Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vidalia Onion Rings
  • Bar Specials: $3 Martinis, $3 Mayan Mojitos and $3 La Fin du Monde or Maudite Belgian Ales
  • Appetizer specials: Retro Rumaki, Flatbreads and “Buffaleaux” Wings $3

Holiday Wine Dinner 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22
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Blue Window Bistro Offers New Year’s Eve Pre-Party Dinner

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The Blue Window Bistro in Los Alamos will host a 5-course New Year’s Eve dinner from 5-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Reservations are required.

A special menu will be served, including three appetizer choices, 3 entrée choices and a complimentary glass of champagne for $60 per person.

First Course

  • Blue Corn Blinis with Smoked Salmon
  • Oysters Trio
  • Maple Glazed Boneless Quail
  • Vegetarian Tasting

Second Course

  • Lobster Bisque
  • Pomegranate and Roquefort Salad

Intermezzo

  • Lemon Sorbet

Fourth Course

  • East and West Seafood Platter
  • Red Chile Marinated Lamb Chops
  • Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
  • Duo of Black Angus
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Food on the Hill: Crab Benedict

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
 
This week’s recipe:
 
Crab Benedict
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
ingredients
 
Crab Benedict
(serves two)
4 poached eggs
Two English muffins, toasted
9 oz crab meat, drained ( I prefer lump crab meat, but can get pricy)
1 cup mozzarella cheese
5 egg yolks
1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup cold butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces
 
directions
 
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Poach the 4 eggs and set aside.
 
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If they need reheated at the end before
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Food on the Hill: Rice & Mushrooms

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York

This week’s recipe:

 

Rice & Mushrooms
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 can beef consomme
  • 1 can french onion soup
  • 2 small cans of mushrooms (juice from 1can, drain the other can)
  • 1 stick of butter
 
directions:
 
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Dump everything in an 8×8 baking pan, stir one time and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
This is a wonderful side dish to take to parties and it is quick to make (1-1/2 minutes
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‘Dixie Diner Sundays’ Start Dec. 9

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A crowd fills the bar and dining areas at Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos during Happy Hour. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

DIXIE GIRL & HILL DINER NEWS:

Denise Lane, owner of both the Dixie Girl and Hill Diner has announced a change in Sunday offerings at the two restaurants.

Beginning Sunday Dec. 9, Hill Diner will not be open Sundays, but the Dixie Girl will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Sunday brunch and lunch.

The special “Dixie Diner Sunday Menu” will include both new items and some familiar Hill Diner favorites. Sundays will include all day Happy Hour and football on the Read More