Saturday, May 23, 2009

Final Blog Entry

Spring, 1806
Dear Mr. Jefferson

The journey was the corps at its best. The journey was America at its best.
I think this quote means that when you are alone in the freezing cold everything is your decision but when you are a part of something then you need to work as a group and that the members of the corps of discovery had a long journey with others but managed to work as a team to discover the west.

Signed,
morgan L dunn

P.S. For my weekly labors, discoveries... for all my endeavors have brought to this journey, I believe I should be paid the grade of an A because although my font color isn't different every time and although my font is not a different style each blog I have done a variety of things such as recipes, menus, lists, and a few other things. I have looked at other cooks blogs and all they put is the recipe but no introduction, although i didn't put one on the last recipes I did on the ones before but no one else did and they have gotten higher pays than i have.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Cooked Greens with bacon and Vinegar

November 7th 1805
Ingredients Equipment


• 10 cups fresh

greens

(spinach,

mustard greens,

Swiss chard)

• 5 slices bacon

• 1 tablespoon

raspberry or

cider vinegar

• dry-ingredient

measuring cups

• large bowl

• cutting board

• sharp knife

• Dutch oven or

large saucepan

• spatula

• paper towel

• clean coffee can

• measuring

spoons 7. Sprinkle with bacon pieces and 1

tablespoon vinegar. Serve

immediately.

Methods


1. Wash greens. Remove any tough

stems.

2. Tear greens into medium-sized pieces.

Toss together in bowl.

3. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces.

4. In Dutch oven or saucepan, cook

bacon until crisp. Place bacon on

paper towel to cool.

5. Pour bacon fat into coffee can. Spoon

2 tablespoons of bacon fat into Dutch

oven or saucepan.

6. Add greens to Dutch oven or

saucepan. Cook over medium heat 6

to 8 minutes or until the greens have

wilted and are tender.

7. Sprinkle with bacon pieces and 1

tablespoon vinegar. Serve

immediately.

Molasses Snow Cones

September 22nd 1805
Ingredients Equipment

• 1⁄2 cup dark

molasses

• 1/3 cup firmly

packed sugar

• 41⁄2 cups fresh

snow or

crushed ice (see

note)

• 6 (6- to 7-

ounce) paper

cups

• liquid measuring

cup

• dry-ingredient

measuring cups

• small saucepan

• wooden spoon

• measuring

spoons

• medium

saucepan

• cooktop 2. Repeat 3 times; use a total of 36 ice

cubes. Makes about 41⁄2 cups

crushed ice.


Methods:


1. In saucepan, combine 1⁄2 cup

molasses and 1/3 cup brown sugar.

2. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring

frequently, about 2 minutes or until

mixture is smooth and thickened.

Cool slightly.

3. Spoon about 3⁄4 cup snow or crushed

ice into each paper cup. Drizzle 2

tablespoons molasses syrup over

each snow cone.

* To make crushed ice:

1. Place 8 ice cubes in blender. Mix at

low speed. Put crushed ice in bowl.

2. Repeat 3 times; use a total of 36 ice

cubes. Makes about 41⁄2 cups

crushed ice.



Sweet Potato Pie!!

September 20th 1805
Ingredients Equipment

2 medium sweet potatoes baking sheet

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar sharp knife

3 eggs medium bowl

3/4 cup half and half potato masher or fork

1 teaspoon cinnamon large bowl

1/2 teaspoon salt dry-ingredient measuring cups

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg liquid measuring cup

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger measuring spoons

1/4 teaspoon cloves electric mixer or hand mixer

1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell aluminum foil

pot holder

Methods:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour. Do not turn off oven

3. Cool sweet potatoes for 10 minutes. Peel by pulling strips of skin away from the flesh with a sharp

knife.

4. Mash potatoes in medium bowl with potato masher or fork.

5. In large bowl or large mixer bowl, combine potatoes, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3 eggs, 3/4 cup half and

half, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4

teaspoon cloves.

6. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Pour into pie shell. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until filling is

set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. If crust edges turn brown before pie is done, use pot

holders to gently place strips of aluminum foil over crust edges and continue baking, as directed.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Extras

September 18th 1805
Baked Potato 2.49

Basket of Fries 2.99

Creole Rice 1.99

Spinach & Artichoke Dip 5.99

Steamed Vegetables 2.99

Guacamole, Salsa & Chips 5.99

Fettuccini Alfredo 4.99

Red Beans & Creole Rice 1.99

Kids Meal

September 14th 1805
Served with Choice of Fries or Chips
Hamburger 4.49 Cheeseburger 4.99 Chicken Fingers 4.99 Grilled Cheese 4.49

Entrees

September 13th 1805
All Entrees Served with House or Caesar Salad, Honey Buttered Wheat Roll and
Your Choice of Baked Potato, French Fries, Creole Rice or Beans and Rice

MEAT

Prime Rib au jus 8 oz. 15.99
12 oz. 17.99

Ribeye 17.49 iFilet 18.99

Blackened add .99

With Three Jumbo Shrimp add 3.99

Medallion
Bacon Wrapped Filet with Crabmeat,
Artichoke and Hollandaise Sauce 21.99

Marinated Tenderloin Kabob
While They Last 16.99

Grilled Center Cut Pork Chops
Served with Chunky Applesauce 16.99

CHICKEN

Blackened Chicken
On a Bed of Creole Rice 14.49

Chicken Oscar
Grilled Chicken Breast, Crabmeat,
Asparagus Spears, Topped with
Hollandaise. Served on Rice Pilaf 15.99

Chicken Tampico
Grilled Boneless Breast of Chicken,
Steamed Vegetables, and Chile Con
Queso. Served on Creole Rice 15.79

Chicken Teriyaki
Topped with Grilled Pineapple.
On a Bed of Rice Pilaf 14.49
SEAFOOD
Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Breaded and Served with Cocktail Sauce on a Bed of Rice Pilaf 14.99
Cajun Barbecued Jumbo Shrimp
Sauteed in Butter and Cajun Spices on a Bed of Creole Rice 14.99
Shrimp Hawaiian
Sauteed in Pineapple Juice, Garlic and Butter, Served on Rice Pilaf 14.99
Mahi-Mahi 16.99
Halibut 18.99
Swordfish 17.99
Above are Prepared in the Style of Your Choice:
*Grilled, Macadamia Nut Butter
*Grilled, Basted with Scampi Sauce
*Grilled, Topped with Pesto Sauce Blackened

Platters and Pastas

September 11th 1805
Chicken Strip Platter
Served with Sweet and Sour Sauce 8.99

Chicken Pesto Platter
Grilled Chicken, Cheese, and Pesto
Sauce. Side of Fettuccini Alfredo 9.99

Grilled Chicken and Eggplant
Penne Pasta Topped with Grilled
Chicken, Eggplant, Mozzarella
Cheese and Red Sauce 10.99

Eggplant Parmesan Platter
Deep Fried, Topped with Red Sauce,
Mozzarella and Sauteed Mushrooms
Side of Fettuccini Alfredo 9.99

Penne With Salsiccia
Penne Pasta Topped with Red Sauce
Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers 10.99

Fettuccini Alfredo
Served with Garlic Bread 9.99
Topped with
Cajun Barbequed Shrimp 13.49
Topped with Grilled Chicken
and Provencal Sauce 12.99

Steamed Vegetable Platter
on a Bed of Creole Rice with Melted
Cheese, Salsa and Wheat Roll 7.49

With Grilled Chicken add 2.99

House or Caesar Salad with a Platters or a Pasta add 2.99

Mexican

September 10th 1805
Spicy Beef Chimichanga
Topped with Chili Con Queso. Served
with Refried Beans and Rice 8.49

Main Street Burrito
Choice of Spicy Beef or Chicken
Served with Rice 8.99

Mexican Salad
Choice of Spicy Beef or Chicken 8.99

Chicken Chalupas
Flour Tortilla Boats on a Bed of Rice,
Refried Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes,
Olives and Chile Con Queso 8.29

QUESADILLAS

Served with Salsa
Basic Quesadilla
Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Green
Chilies Between Two Toasted Tortillas 7.99

Fajita Chicken Quesadilla
Flat Grilled Chicken with Cheese,
Onions,Tomatoes, Green Chilies
Between Two Toasted Tortillas 8.49

Chicken & Spinach Quesadilla
Wheat Tortillas, Grilled Chicken,
Bacon, Tomatoes, Onions, Green Chilies
and Spinach 9.99

Quesadilla To The Mex
Basic Quesadilla with Spicy Beef or
Chicken, Jalapeños and Black Olives 9.99

Add Sour Cream .50 Add Guacamole 1.25

Burgers and Sandwhiches

September 9th 1805
Served with Choice of Fries, Chips, Creole Rice
or Beans and Rice. Onion on Request

Cheeseburger 7.49

Bacon & Cheeseburger 7.79

Cajun Burger
Blackened and Topped with Bacon
and Melted Cheese 7.99

Mushroom & Swiss Burger 7.99

Blackened Chicken Breast
Pan Fried in Spices with Bacon and
Cheese 7.99

Hot Chicken Breast Sandwich
Buffalo Style with Cheese. “Spicy” 7.99

Teriyaki Chicken Breast Sandwich
Cheese and Grilled Pineapple 7.99

Grilled Breast of Chicken
Guacamole, Tomato, and Cheese
on a Wheat Bun 7.99

French Dip
Sliced Prime Rib with Cheese 8.99

Philadelphia Cheesesteak
Sliced Ribeye with Sauteed Onions,
Marinara and Cheese 8.99

Smoked Turkey Breast
Bacon, Tomato, Guacamole, Cheese,
Mayonnaise, Lettuce and Sprouts,
Served on Whole Wheat Toast 7.79

Served with Choice of Fries, Chips, Creole Rice
or Beans and Rice. Onion on Request
Eggplant Stack Sandwich
Lightly Breaded, Deep Fried Eggplant
with Spinach, Cucumbers, Sprouts,
Tomatoes and Swiss Cheese, Served
with a Side of Pesto Ranch Dressing 7.79

Tuna Melt
Sprouts, Tomato and Cheese,
Open-Faced on an English Muffin 7.99

Club Sandwich
Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Bacon, Three
Cheeses, Mayonnaise, Lettuce & Tomato 8.49

Grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Served with Hollandaise on a Wheat Bun 8.99

Jeff City
Prime Rib, Cream Cheese, Tomato,
Lettuce, Onion and Horseradish
on Marble Rye 9.99

Ribeye Steak Sandwich
Served Open-Faced with Grilled
Toast Points 9.99

Hot Pastrami, Turkey, Cole Slaw,
Swiss Cheese and Russian Dressing,
Served on Marble Rye 7.99

Chicken Salad Sandwich
with Bacon and Cheese on Wheat Toast 7.99

Soup and Salad

September 8th 1805
Dressings: Parmesan Peppercorn, Honey Dijon, Lite Ranch, Red Wine Vinaigrette,
Bleu Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato with Oregano, Thousand Island.
Salads Served with Honey Buttered Wheat Roll.

White Chili 5.29 Spicy Creole Gumbo 4.79 Soup of the Day 4.49
Any of the Above Soups with 1/2 Club or 1/2 Chicken Salad Sandwich add 3.99
Any of the Above Soups with House or Caesar Salad add 3.99
House Salad
Greens, Bacon, Cheese, Tomatoes
and Croutons 4.99

Caesar Salad
Topped with Parmesan 4.99

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Large Caesar Served in a Toasted
Tortilla.Topped with Parmesan 8.99
Blackened or Fajita Chicken add .99

Castlewood Canyon Salad
Greens, Raw Vegetables, Sesame Chips,
Tomatoes, Smoked Cheese, Almonds,
Artichoke Heart and Sunflower Seeds 7.99

Add Smoked Turkey 1.99
Add Grilled Chicken 2.99
Add Three Jumbo Shrimp 3.99

Half Sandwich & Salad
Half Club Sandwich or Half Chicken
Salad Sandwich with House or
Caesar Salad 8.49

Club Salad
Greens, Grilled Chicken, Bacon,
Egg, Cheese, and Tomatoes, 9.99

Chicken & Steamed Vegetable Salad
Greens, Steamed Vegetables, Tomatoes,
and Onions with your choice of the
following preparation of Chicken:
With Grilled Chicken with Parmesan 8.79
With Fajita Chicken with Jalapeño Cheese 9.49
With Blackened Chicken with Parmesan 9.49

Spinach Salad
Served with Hot Bacon Dressing 8.49

Afternoon and Evening Delights

September 7th 1805
California Style Onion Rings
Served with Jalapeño Ketchup 5.99

Buffalo Chicken Wings 8.49

Nachos Supreme
Topped with Tomatoes, Onions,
Olives and Jalapeños, Choice of
Spicy Chicken or Beef 8.99


Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Served with Chili Con Queso and
Salsa. Flour Tortillas and Chips 8.99

Deep Fried Mozzarella Cheese 6.99

Crab Rangoon
With Sweet & Sour Sauce 6.99

Spinach & Artichoke Quesadilla
Toasted Flour Tortillas, Spinach and
Artichoke Dip, Tomato and Melted Cheeses 7.99

With Grilled Chicken 9.99

Combination
Boiled Shrimp, Wings, Crab Rangoon
Strips, Skins, Deep Fried Vegetables 12.99

Jumbo Shrimp Appetizers
Choice of Boiled, Cajun Barbecued,
Deep Fried or Hawaiian 9.99

Bacon & Cheese Potato Skins 7.99

Deep Fried Mushrooms
Covered with Melted Cheese 7.99