Houliahan's

We ordered 2 appetizers, Ahi Tuna with Asian slaw and stuffed mushrooms. Also pictured, Fish Taco's, Chips and salsa.

Wayo

Pasta with Gargonzola, Mushrooms, Red Pepper, Spinach and Salad

Owner's Deluxe at Cravin Pizza

This place has fantastic pizza! My server, Megan did a wonderful job as well.

One of my favorite pizza restaurants in Springfield, Missouri.

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato

Wright's Maple Bacon is my first choice for bacon. It is thick sliced and slightly sweet. The sandwhich also had, Roma tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, Hellman's, salt & pepper on french bread.

Mushroom, Spinach, Red Pepper, Feta Cheese Omlet

Clean vegetables, then saute in olive oil. Beat 2 eggs and add a couple tablespoons of half and half. Pour eggs in heated cast iron skillet, add vegetables on one side. As soon as egg is cooked enough fold over the vegetables and cook for until done.

Salmon on a bed of Spinach with Mac & Cheese

I made the cheese sauce with butter, flour, 1/2 and 1/2, Gouda Cheese, American Cheese, and Parmesan. Salt and Pepper. I seared the Spinach and the Salmon in a cast iron skillet.

Birthday Cake

Icing

Cream 1 cup of butter and 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar. Mix 3 Tablespoons of flour and 1 cup of milk, Cook until it thickens. Add 1 t. of  vanilla to butter and sugar. After flour and milk mixture cools, combine the two and frost cake. It is very fluffy and mildly sweet icing.

Fried Potatoes

I peel, cut, rinse and then put potatoes in a tea towel to drain. Peanut Oil is heated in a cast iron skillet, potatoes cooked in oil alone until they begin to brown, then add onion and finish cooking.. Drain on paper towel, salt and pepper.

Salmon Patties

I used canned salmon, egg, french bread dried and crushed for binder. I added fine diced onion, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.

Eggs Over Easy and French Bread

Sirloin Steak, Carrot, Onion Celery, Garlic, Tomato, Green Beans and Rice

Towards the end of cooking on the vegetables, I chopped fresh basil and added salt and pepper. I removed the steak from a marinade of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and put it on wax paper and let it warm up just a bit before cooking. I then put peanut oil in a hot cast iron skillet, seasoned the meat, seared and cooked for 4 minutes each side. The rice was brown rice cooked in beef broth. I shaved Parmesan Cheese over the plate.

Monday Morning Cookies a.k.a. Chocolate Chip with Pecans

Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 c. unsalted butter
1 1/2 c. sugar -  whip together and then add
vanilla
2 eggs
2 c unbleached flour - combine all the dry ingredients and then add to creamed mixture
1 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
chopped pecans - I add the pecans and choc chips last and then drop small scoops on a cookie sheet.
Ghiradelli Chocolate Chips - Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes
I would generally add molasses but forgot this time. They were still pretty tasty.

Rosenmunnar Cookies, Candy Cane Popcorn

The Rosenmunnar Cookie recipe I found on Allrecipes.com. It is a very simple cookie recipe and quite delicious. Cream 1 cup butter with one half cup of sugar until smooth. Sift 2 cups of all purpose flour and add to creamed mixture. Roll into small balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten dough ball and make a dent, then add a small dab of jelly or jam. We also used Carmel dip as one of the fillings.

Leong's Asian Diner

This is the best Asian restaurant in Springfield. It is moderately priced, yet food is of excellent quality. The atmosphere is upscale casual with pleasant music playing in the background. The staff were all helpful and friendly. Our server Paula did a great job! We ordered General Chicken, Broccoli Beef, Fried Rice, and Crab Rangoon. My Birthday cake was a yummy warm chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center and a scoop of ice cream!