Author: Sista Felicia

Local College student  Samatha Ryder officially opens her new  business “ScooterTown”  located at 21 Main Street adjacent to Tonno’s Resturant!  If you are planning a trip to Gloucester this summer and want to tour our beautiful island on your own definitely add this to your to do list! When you stop by to rent a scooter be sure to tell Samatha Sista Felicia sent you!

This Evenings mass goes high-tech!

Father Garibaldi bringing music to this evenings mass using his  Bluetooth Speaker, while GMG Contributer Bridget Mathews follows along singing the words   from her iphone!

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This eveging the first night of the traditional 9 day “Novena” to St Peter will begin at 7pm @ The American Legion Hall located on Washington Street Gloucester Ma. All are welcome to attend this religious prayer service. Novena will be held 7pm June 13- June 21 ! (photo above courtesy of Grace Cusumano)

Grilled Turmeric Chicken

Happy Memorial Day to All! 

This past week I’ve  been thinking up creative ways to incorporate dozens of oranges used as decorations in centerpieces last weekend at our son BJ’s “Go Orange” theme High School Graduation Celebration.

We thought we’d jump right into the “Bleeding Orange”Syracuse University  school spirit  with our friends & family  knowing “Orange” will be a bery big part of our lives for the next several years!

BJ is super excited to be moving to Syracuse NY in August, and eagar to begin his studies at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Business.

The last few oranges from our sons graduation party were finally used when I decided to fix a fresh sala to accompany the Grilled Turmeric Chicken I had marinated earlier in the day for dinnner.A mixture of English  Cucumbers, fresh clientro and a jalapeño pepper I had on hand made the perfect addition to our meal. The combination of  ingredients tasted amazing together. They are definitely equally appetizing to the eye as they are to the pallet!

Click link for Recipe!

http://www.sistafeliciaskitchen.com/grilled-turmeric-chicken-orange-cucumber-salsa/

 

Sometimes the best recipes are created with holiday leftovers! 

            

Rum Raisin Sweet Bread Pudding!

 

 

Having fun in the kitchen this week creating new recipes using Easter Dinner Leftovers! Yesterday a delicious Cream of Roasted Veggie Soup made from a Roasted Veggie medley Kate made, and today Grilled Lamb , Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Salad was made with a leftover grilled lamb and artichokes! I encourage you to serve your leftovers in a more exciting fashion this week rather than the usually re-heat and serve it again we all seem to be guilty of more often than not! 

       Rum Raisin Sweet Bread Pudding 

  Ingredients

1 Cup golden raisins

½ cup Malibu Rum

1/2 cup hot water

12 cups Sweet bread torn or cubed into 1-2 inch pieces 

3-4 extra lg eggs 

5-6 egg yolks

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

2 teaspoon rum flavoring

¾ cup granulated sugar 

½ cup dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh ground cinnamon, plus 1 teaspoon for top before baking

3 ½ cups half & half

1 tablespoon butter 

Step-by-Step
1 Soak raisins in Malibu rum & hot water for 10 minutes, strain liquid; reserve 

2 place bread in large mixing bowl; add soaked & strained raisins 

3 whisk eggs, egg yolks,half & half, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and Rum flavoring together 

4 Butter 12” round round dish 

5 pour egg mixture over bread, using clean hands or large spoon toss well, transfer to prepared baking dish; sprinkle top with 1 teaspoon cinnamon 

6 bake in preheated 350 degree oven 25-30 min

7 serve warm with scoop of Vanilla Ice cream

Note~ I’m not a big fan of super “eggy”Bread Pudding, if you prefer a more eggy version simply add 4 extra large eggs & 6 egg yolks( I used 3 & 5 and I found it to be perfectly pleasing to mytastbuds! ) 

 

Grilled Lamb Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Salad 

 

Are you still looking for recipe ideas for your Easter Feast? Look no further…Trust me on this one!

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I just placed my order for lamb chops with the meat department manager at the Gloucester Crossings Market Basket…he highly recommends calling your Lamb Chop order in early today. Market Basket Lamb Chops $19.99 lb.,Danvers Butchery $24.99, and BJ Wholesale Club $16.99 Yes they are expensive but so worth it …

Grilled Lamb Chops with Creamy Dill Cucumber Dipping Sauce

This recipe was created several years ago, on a whim, using ingredients I had on hand in my pantry. The combination of flavors from the herbed marinated grilled chops are perfectly balanced with the Creamy Dill Cucumber Dipping Sauce. To say they are incredibly tasty is a huge understatement! These Grilled Lamb Chops have become the highlight of our Easter meal. I guarantee that they will disappear from the serving platter in minutes, and strongly recommend setting some aside for yourself if your the one cooking Easter Dinner!

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