toes. The server told us that the flavor of rice pilaf changes weekly because the chef likes to jazz things up. Katie on the rib-eye steak and filet mignon: No, I didn’t eat all of both of these meals (not that I couldn’t if I’d tried), but I had the distinct pleasure of sampling each of them. Both steaks were served medium rare — just the way I like it. The rib-eye was smothered in mushrooms, garlic, shallots, wine, salt, pepper and parsley. To say it was good is a definite understatement. After I’d had several bites, I took pity on Greg, the photographer (who was drooling), and let him finish it off. The rib-eye came with tender broccoli and a yummy cheese-stuffed baked potato with sour cream and chives. I think the filet was even more tender and juicy than the rib-eye. Again, it was marinated in butter, shallots and garlic. It was served with carrots in a honey sauce and the cheesy baked potato. Tammara on the sauteed tiger prawns: Although everything I tasted was something I would definitely order again, the prawns were my favorite. These jumbo-sized shrimp were served in a garlic butter sauce that was to die for — seriously! Chili flakes and lemon gave the dish just the right amount of zest. The tiger prawns were paired with snap peas in a lemon juice sauce and served with grilled onions, roasted bell peppers and seasoned with salt and pepper. This dish was so good that I had to keep slapping Katie’s hand so she would quit stealing whole prawns off my plate. Amanda on the chicken with asparagus: Too bad I ate so many appetizers that I wasn’t able to finish my meal because it was absolutely delicious. The chicken breast was grilled and crispy on the outside and covered with a creamy roasted garlic and butter sauce. The garlic chunks on top melted in my mouth. Accompanying the chicken was grilled asparagus seasoned and cooked to perfection.
Wowed by Kellie The Divas on the Kellie Pickler concert: After dinner we were escorted to Eagle Mountain Casino’s concert auditorium. This 1,700-seat facility is both intimate and large enough to justify top-name talent. In case you don’t know, Kellie Pickler is a country music singer who gained fame on the fifth season of TV’s “American Idol.” A North Carolina native who now lives in Tennessee, Pickler has a strong voice that’s comparable to country legends such as Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. She wowed the well-behaved audience with song after song — even jumping off the stage at one point to walk up and down the aisles to croon directly to the audience. We Divas were treated to fancy padded seats that were located in the VIP section. The Divas on the casino: We would be remiss not to mention something about the actual casino. Although we didn’t have time to gamble (good thing or Amanda might have gone home broke!), we walked through after the concert. Just about every slot machine and poker table was occupied. And in case you think that since this is an Indian gaming casino and dole out much dough — you’re wrong. There are 1,400 tables at Eagle Mountain, and just a few months ago the casino gave away a $23,000 poker jackpot. As we piled back into our limo (no, we didn’t forget Greg this time), we left tired but happy. We all agreed that this would be another trip we would love to make. And instead of driving, we would highly recommend you rent a limo for the utmost enjoyment. But be sure you leave yourself enough time to see if Lady Luck is willing to shine her light on you.
Dreamy desserts Molly on the red velvet cake: For dessert, we were treated to a wide array of sweet delights. We feasted on strawberry pie, orange cream cake, vanilla bean creme brulee cheesecake topped with strawberries, and red velvet cake. All were good, but I enjoyed the red velvet cake the best. It was layers of cake topped with thick creamy chocolate frosting and shaved chocolate. Absolutely yummy! Lisa on the vanilla bean creme brulee: Dessert is my favorite part of the meal and this is one of my all-time faves. Creme brulee, also known as burnt cream or Trinity cream, is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel. It is normally served cold. I was super happy I got this dish, but not for long because the other Divas kept stealing it away from me. It wasn’t your typical creme brulee; it had liquid caramel on top of the crusted shell, which was super yummy and a nice surprise. Amanda on the strawberry pie: Yet again I indulged in too much food and didn’t think I’d have room for dessert. However, when they brought the individual sized strawberry pie out, I knew I would be able to squeeze some in. Pie is my favorite dessert and this strawberry delight was perfect because it was a petite piecrust filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a load of whipped cream. It was just the right amount. This pie was light, fluffy and bursting with sweet flavor. The Divas on the perfect meal: Although we enjoyed everything, we would recommend the crab cakes appetizer, the River salad as a starter, the filet mignon as the main dish and the crème brulee for dessert.
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