Creamy Mushroom Soup2 tbsp. olive oil16 oz. cremini mushrooms (sliced)1/2 cup onions (chopped)1 tsp. thyme2 cups chicken broth2 tbsp. butter2 tbsp. all-purpose flour1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper12 oz. heavy creamIn a pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add in the mushrooms and onions and saute until tender; stirring about 3-4 minutes. Add in […]
Cucumber Herb Dip1 (8 oz.) package of softened cream cheese2 cups finely shredded cucumber (drained)1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese1/2 tsp. dill weed1/2 tsp. lemon juice1/4 tsp. minced garlic1/4 tsp. saltCombine all ingredients until blended well; cover. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or until chilled and flavors are blended. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: You might want to use a […]
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms3 1/2 tbsp. melted butter25 mushrooms (stems removed and finely chopped (set them aside), they should look like little caps)2 tbsp. butter2 1/2 tbsp. green onions (chopped)1 tsp. lemon juice1 cup crab meat (cooked and diced)1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs1 egg (beaten)1/2 tsp. dry dill weed3/4 cup Monterrey jack cheese and Gruyere cheeses (divided)1/4 […]
Avocado Dip1 cup mashed avocado1/2 lb. package cream cheese3 tbsp. lemon juiceDash Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp. onion (grated)1/2 tsp. saltBlend together the avocado and cream cheese until smooth (*prior to making this dish, the cream cheese should be left at room temperature). Add in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion and salt; mix well. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: […]
Mixed Bean Salsa1 (16 oz.) can black beans (drained and rinsed)1/2 can (16 oz.) pinto beans2 tomatoes (chopped and seeded)4 onions (sliced)1 tbsp. minced garlic1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)2 tsp. vegetable oil2 tbsp. lime juice1/4 tsp. ground cumin1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepperCombine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain excess liquid […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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