In a stainless steel pot bring the cream, half and half, bourbon, vanilla and half of the sugar to a simmer. While it is heating, combine the yolks and remaining sugar in a mixing bowl and whip until light in color. Slowly add the hot cream mixture into to yolks while stirring constantly. Return theContinue reading “Bourbon Crème Anglaise”
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Au Gratin Potatoes
Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 2 quart baking dish with 1-2 Tbsp of the softened butter. Arrange a layer of potatoes on in the baking dish and sprinkle a small amount of the salt, pepper and cheeses over the potatoes. Continue this process until all of the potatoes are layered in the baking dishContinue reading “Au Gratin Potatoes”
Sesame-Soy Cabbage Stir Fry
Heat a large wok over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic, and chili flakes and stir-fry just until they are aromatic, about 30 seconds. Scoop out the aromatics and set them aside. Add the remaining oil to the wok. Turn the heat up toContinue reading “Sesame-Soy Cabbage Stir Fry”
Sautéed Garlic Shrimp
Season the shrimp with the salt, Creole seasoning and black pepper. Place the olive oil in a large, heavy duty sauté pan over high heat. Heat the oil until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place the shrimp in the smoking hot pan. Allow the shrimp to cook without moving them for 3-4 minutes. AddContinue reading “Sautéed Garlic Shrimp”
Black-eyed Peas
Place peas, stock, bacon, sugar and salt in a 2-quart saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover. Simmer 30-45 minutes. Remove 1 /4 cup of pot liquor. Stir flour into pot liquor and pour back into peas. Bring back to a simmer and cook 10 minutesContinue reading “Black-eyed Peas”
Fruit Salad with Sour Cream-Grenadine Dressing
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Toss the apples and bananas in the mixture to prevent them from turning brown. Add the remaining fruit. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream and grenadine. Add the sour cream mixture to the fruit and stir together, coating the fruitContinue reading “Fruit Salad with Sour Cream-Grenadine Dressing”
Brandy Crème Anglaise
In a stainless steel pot bring the cream, half and half, brandy, half of the sugar and to vanilla a simmer. While it is heating, combine the yolks and remaining sugar in a mixing bowl and whip until pale yellow in color. Slowly begin adding the cream mixture into to yolks, stirring constantly until allContinue reading “Brandy Crème Anglaise”
Andouille Cheese Grits
In a large skillet, heat clarified butter until hot. Add andouille and garlic and sauté for 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain off excess fat using a fine mesh strainer. Set the andouille and garlic aside. In a large saucepan, bring the milk, seasonings, and butter to a boil. Slowly pour in grits whileContinue reading “Andouille Cheese Grits”
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Bread
For the roasted garlic: Preheat oven to 350. Remove the outermost layers of the skin on the garlic heads. Cut the top off so that the garlic cloves are exposed and place them in a shallow baking dish Heat the olive oil over a high heat for 1-2 minutes. Stir the salt into the oilContinue reading “Roasted Garlic Parmesan Bread”