Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Do not over mix. Pour batter into a greased cast-iron skillet or a buttered two-quart baking dish and bake for 20-25Continue reading “Mexican Cornbread”
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Crab Claws Geautreaux
Place the olive oil in a very large, heavy duty sauté pan over low-medium heat. Place the garlic and salt in the heated oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stir constantly to prevent burning. Add the white wine, chicken broth and Italian dressing and bring it to a simmer. Add in the crab claws andContinue reading “Crab Claws Geautreaux”
Cinnamon Ice Cream
To make the cinnamon ice cream ice cream: Combine the cream, milk, salt, 3/4 cup of the sugar and cinnamon stick in a large pot. Split the vanilla bean down the middle lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a paring knife; add them to the pot and toss in the pods for added flavor.Continue reading “Cinnamon Ice Cream”
Chili
Heat the oil and bacon fat in an 8- quart, heavy duty sauce pot over high heat. Sprinkle the meat with salt and black pepper. Place half of the meat in the very hot oil. DO NOT MOVE THE MEAT FOR 3-4 MINUTES, you want to achieve a nice golden brown sear. Turn the meatContinue reading “Chili”
Cajun Enchiladas
Preheat oven to 325 In a medium sauce pot, melt half of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, jalapeños, bell pepper and half of the Creole Seasoning for 3-4 minutes, stirring often to prevent the vegetables from browning. Add the whipping cream and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat andContinue reading “Cajun Enchiladas”
Apple Cobbler
Apple Filling Preheat oven to 375 In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, salt, vanilla extract and water. Using one tablespoon of butter, butter a 9X14 baking dish. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Dot the tops of the apples with the remaining tablespoon of softenedContinue reading “Apple Cobbler”
Lobster and Brie Bisque
In a large saucepan, bring the lobster stock, white wine, and tomato paste to a boil. Continue to cook, allowing stock to reduce by half. Meanwhile, in a double boiler, heat the cream and cheese together until the cheese has melted. In a medium-size skillet, heat the butter and add flour to make a blondContinue reading “Lobster and Brie Bisque”
Frisee and Warm Mushroom Salad
Place the shitake mushrooms in a mixing bowl and toss them with 1/4 cup of the olive oil, half of the salt, and half of the pepper. Lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast the mushrooms for 6-8 minutes. Remove them from the ove, and allow them to cool untilContinue reading “Frisee and Warm Mushroom Salad”
Foie Gras with Toasted Brioche, Fig Relish and reduced Port Wine Glaze
Preheat oven to 450 Season the foie gras with the salt and black pepper. Arrange the brioche on a baking sheet. Heat a large skillet over high heat and arrange the foie gras in the heated skillet so they are not touching. Cook for 45 seconds. Turn each pieces over and cook for 1-2 minutes.Continue reading “Foie Gras with Toasted Brioche, Fig Relish and reduced Port Wine Glaze”