Vote for my Menu: April Edition

I just want to start by thanking you for making this endeavor so successful and I look forward to a wonderful turn out for the voting this time!   This decision is based solely on 4 main course and 4 dessert recipes that I choose and then you vote to come to a FINAL decision.  After a week's time I will cook my version of the selected recipe and provide step-by-step instructions along with photos!
To vote just comment your Number and letter choice.  Thank you all in advance for your continued support and participation!

Main Dishes: 

Option A: Sea Scallops with Cranberry Balsamic Pan Sauce
You can't go wrong with scallops and mixed with cranberry balsamic should be an amazing combination.

Original Recipe:
Sea Scallops with Cranberry Balsamic Pan Sauce











Option B: Chicken Avocado Burritos
Avocado: Good, Chicken: Good, Burritos: Good.  How could you go wrong?

Original Recipe:
Chicken Avocado Burritos










Option C: Plum Pork Tenderloin
Plum and Pork make a savory combination.

Original Recipe:
Plum Pork Tenderloin










Option D: Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
During last month's edition I had a lot of requests for a vegetarian option.  So this is for my veggie lovers, and it sounds delicious! 






Here is the original recipe:
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Desserts

Option 1:  Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Bake
Oh man, this looks like it is simple delectable

Original Recipe:
Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Bake











Option 2: Carrot Layer Cake
Carrot cake used to seem like such a weird concept to me when I was younger, but as I have grown older I have learned to love the flavor sensation in my mouth as well as the amazing cream cheese frosting, however I have never attempted to make a carrot cake myself, so this would be my first try.

Original Recipe:
Carrot Layer Cake









Option 3: Blueberry Peach Crumble
What a delicious combination

Original Recipe:
Blueberry Peach Crumble











Option 4: Chocolate Cherry Cordial Brownies
Chocolate:Yum Cherry: Yum Brownies: Yum!  How could you go wrong with this recipe?

For the original recipe go to:
Chocolate Cherry Cordial Brownies










There you have it!  All of the options are listed for you.  Choose 1 Main Dish & 1 Dessert!  Vote by commenting below!  Here are the links to last month's winners!  Thank you again for your support!

Carne Asada

Caramel Filled Brownies

Sauteed Scallops: January's Winner!

This is the winning Main Dish recipe from this months vote!  There were a lot of close calls, but this Scallops won out by a single vote in the end.  This was very quick and painless and definitively delicious!  I definitely recommend it to anyone who is into scallops. 

Ingredients 
16 Large Sea Scallops (about 1.5 lbs or a little less)
1/2 tsp Alpine Touch (or Salt & Pepper)
1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Butter
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)

Directions
Season scallops. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 scallops; sauté 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned. Set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 8 scallops. Wipe pan clean with a paper towel.
Add butter to the pan; reduce heat, and cook until the butter melts. Stir in parsley and garlic, and cook 15 seconds. Return scallops to pan; toss to coat.  Serve & Enjoy!

Season the scallops and add to the oil, cook until browned on both sides

Saute' the garlic and parsley

Return scallops to the pan and toss to coat

Serve and Enjoy!

If you are interested in viewing past Main Dish winners check them out here:

December's Winner: Pizza Pot Pies

November's Winner: Lasagna Stuffed Manicotti

October's Winner: Pumpkin Risotto

September's Winner: Burgundy Pork 

Decide What I Cook! January Edition!

Here we are, the first chance in 2014 to get your vote in to decide what I should cook.  I will cook the winning dish and post the recipe with my alteration or improvisations as well as step-by-step photos!  This doesn't work unless I get voter participation, so it all depends on you as my readers!  I leave the voting open for 7 days for everyone to have the chance to get their votes in!  Thank you all in advance for your continued support and participation!  To vote just comment a letter and number to indicate your choice.

Main Dishes:

Option A: Herb & Citrus Roast Leg of Lamb
You can never go wrong with delicious lamb, and this one looks quite succulent.

Original Recipe: Herb Citrus Roast Leg of Lamb














Option B: Sauteed Scallops with Parsley & Garlic
Scallops are my favorites of all the shellfish, and this recipe sounds delicious!

Original Recipe: Sauteed Scallops











Option C: Plum Pork Tenderloin
Plum and Pork make a savory combination.

Original Recipe: Plum Pork Tenderloin











Option D: Sweet & Sour Chicken-Apricot Skewers
I am intrigued by this recipe and would love to try it.

Original Recipe: Sweet & Sour Chicken Apricot Skewers











Desserts

Option 1: Black Forest Pavlova with Espresso Cream
Orgasm in my mouth...  need I say more?

Original Recipe: Black Forest Pavlova











Option 2: Pear & Pistachio Crisp
I really wonder what this combination would taste like.

Original Recipe: Pear & Pistachio Crisp









Option 3: Caramel Filled Brownies
The delicious warm gooeyness....  Yum

Original Recipe: Caramel Filled Brownies








Option 4: Apple Bread Pudding Cake
Bread Pudding... Good...  Apple...  Good....  Cake....  Good what could go wrong?

Original Recipe: Apple Bread Pudding Cake









There are your choices!  Now get your votes in :)  Thank you in advance.