Make a simple syrup by placing the water and sugar in a small sauce pot and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool the syrup completely. Place the simple syrup, karo syrup, lemon juice and pineapple in a blender. On high speed, puree the mixer until it is smooth. Strain the mixture through aContinue reading “Pineapple Sorbet”
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Whole Smoked Beef Tenderloin
Combine the Italian Dressing and Worcestershire sauce. Coat the tenderloin with the marinade and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. Prepare the charcoal according to the directions on the grill for slow barbecuing. Sprinkle the steak seasoning over the entire tenderloin and cook on the prepared grill for 1-2 hours, until an internal temperature ofContinue reading “Whole Smoked Beef Tenderloin”
Smoked Salmon and Watercress Sandwiches
Using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy. Add in the capers, shallot, dill and lemon juice and mix well. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the smoked salmon pieces. Divide the cream cheese mixture onto five slices of the bread and spread it evenly to the sides. RemoveContinue reading “Smoked Salmon and Watercress Sandwiches”
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to make the sandwiches. Divide the egg salad onto five slices of the bread and spread it evenly to the sides. Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread. Cut the crusts from the sandwiches and cut each sandwich into 3 rectangles. Cover well andContinue reading “Egg Salad Sandwiches”
Homemade Boursin Cheese and Cucumber Sandwiches
Cheese Place all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat on high speed until all ingredients are well incorporated, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure all ingredients are combined. Sandwiches Spread the boursin cheese mixture evenly over six slices of the bread. Arrange the cucumber slicesContinue reading “Homemade Boursin Cheese and Cucumber Sandwiches”
Tomato, Bacon and Basil Sandwiches
Mix together the Blue Plate Mayonnaise, basil and ground pepper. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over five slices of the bread. Sprinkle each slice of bread with the chopped bacon. Arrange 4 slices of tomato on each piece of bread, making sure to cover the entire surface of the bread. Top with the remaining slicesContinue reading “Tomato, Bacon and Basil Sandwiches”
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Place the chicken along with the salt, pepper, onion, bay leaf and celery stalks in a large stock pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from pot and reserve the broth and cool. Cut the chicken into a very smallContinue reading “Chicken Salad Sandwiches”
Shrimp, Crab and Andouille Gumbo
In a large skillet, combine oil, flour and file powder to form a roux. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until roux is very dark (be careful not to burn). Add vegetables, andouille, garlic, spices and shrimp and continue to cook for five to seven minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Meanwhile, bring shrimp stockContinue reading “Shrimp, Crab and Andouille Gumbo”
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 (8-inch) cake pans and line with parchment. Butter the parchment and flour pans, shaking out the excess. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Reserve. In a mixer with a whip attachment, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat inContinue reading “The Ultimate Chocolate Cake”