Baked {Fried} Pickles

 

 

 

I love when by happenstance, I discover a healthier recipe that lives up to the not so healthy fried version. These Baked {Fried} Pickles are every bit as good as the ones we like to order as an appetizer, when found on a bar or restaurant menu. The panko breadcrumbs get really crispy when broiled in a hot oven and even keep that crispness when served. Also, these are better served at room temperature, so they are great when you need to take a fun appetizer to any gathering - no need to worry about keeping them hot.

The pickles were a big hit at the Outlander viewing party I took them to last night and of course the biggest compliment was that all my friends asked for the recipe. How convenient that I can say " it will be on my blog tomorrow. " :-)

 

Baked {Fried} Pickles

1 egg

3 T flour

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp seasoning salt

1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs

1 1/2 cups dill pickle chips

Drain pickle chips and pat dry with paper towel. Whisk egg in shallow bowl. Add flour until it forms a paste like consistency. Add Worcestershire sauce and seasoning salt. Add drained pickle chips to bowl and coat well.

Put panko bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl and coat pickles one at a time. Press into the crumbs to ensure they coat well. Spread coated pickles on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Broil on the top rack of an oven at 500 degrees for 5 minutes or until they start to brown. Remove from oven, flip to other side and broil for an additional 5 minutes. Serve with spicy ranch dressing. Enjoy :-)

 

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Clambake

 

 

 

Saturday night was a special night at our club. It was the night of the annual Clambake and one of those events that we try to never miss, if we can help it. We had a big group this year and it was luckily a beautiful early fall night to spend outside, with dinner under a tent and dancing under the stars.

 

 

The night starts with pre dinner cocktails and some fun games with prizes awarded to the winners. One of the most popular games that is always a hit, is the crab races. You pick the color of crab you think might win and with the help of some squirting water, the crabs race across the floor of an inflated pool. It makes for silliness and laughter, but fits the tropical theme of the evening.

 

 

Dinner includes a buffet, with pulled park, shrimp, salmon and too many other side dishes to name. And, the stars of the night; the lobster, mussels and clams, are brought right to the table. We enjoyed sitting around our big table, savoring every bite of the delicious meal. The dessert; pineapple upside down cake, was the perfect ending and fit the dinner theme perfectly.

 

 

As the night continued, there were big screen televisions set up in side by side tents to watch the two important college football games of the night. There was much loud cheering, but unfortunately both MSU and U of M did not win their games.

The band continued to play throughout and the dancing continued long into the night, under the bright moon and stars. We were the last on the dance floor and the last to leave. It was a great night spent with good friends.

Happy Monday!

 

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The Woods and The River

 

 

 

This past weekend we spent some time at a friend's cabin in northern Michigan and it was wonderful to get away from daily life, be surrounded by the woods and watch the river flow by. We were disconnected from technology with no internet service there and and that seems a small thing, but really forces you to relax and enjoy the moment.

 

 

We took walks on paths through the woods; glass of wine in hand, of course :-)

 

 

Our first day included a tour of a friend's luxurious cabin, soon to be turned fishing lodge. The soaring ceiling in the foyer had this stunning light made from branches, one of the many custom touches throughout.

 

 

There was a lot of sitting and contemplating the river, watching the occasional trout fishermen either walk or canoe by. We roused ourselves to take our own two hour canoe trip one afternoon and it was such a peaceful activity, paddling along, where the river flows. I wish I could take photos while canoeing, but it is too easy to tip and get wet, so no camera could be taken along.

 

 

As night fell each evening, we could be found next to the campfire or taking a walk down the long driveway, through the woods, to catch of glimpse of the starry night. It is amazing how bright the stars shine, when away from the city lights.

Getting away to the woods, seeing the stars, watching the river flow by and just diconnecting from the world is what every person needs now and then. You have time to think, time to contemplate and are reminded of what is important.

Have a wonderful weekend.

 

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