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”
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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”
Three Meat Meatloaf
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat the bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the vegetables with salt and dry herbs until tender. Allow to cool. Combine milk, eggs, Worcestershire and ketchup and mix well. Place ground beef, venison, pork, cooled vegetables and egg mixture into a large mixing bowl. Using yourContinue reading “Three Meat Meatloaf”
Parmesan Cream Sauce
Bring heavy cream to a boil. Add cheese and stir well. Add pepper and nutmeg. Next, in a small sauté pan, make a roux by me the butter over medium heat. Blend in the flour and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the roux from browning. Using a wire whisk, add roux toContinue reading “Parmesan Cream Sauce”
Creamed Spinach
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes, being careful not to brown. Add whipping cream and bring to a simmer. Let this cook down for 3–4 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan Cream Sauce. Continue to cook, reducing mixture until it becomes thick. Add seasonings. Place fresh spinachContinue reading “Creamed Spinach”
Corn on the Cob
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Rub the softened butter completely over the surface of each ear of corn. Combine the salt, pepper and poultry seasoning, and evenly over the buttered surface of each ear. Wrap each ear in a piece of wax paper, followed by a piece of aluminum foil. Place the wrapped corn onContinue reading “Corn on the Cob”
Caramel Ribbon Ice Cream
Caramel In a small, heavy duty saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a slow boil, stirring very often. Continue to cook until the mixture reaches a deep caramel color, about 10 minutes. As soon as this deep color is achieved, use a wire whisk and quickly stir in the warm cream.Continue reading “Caramel Ribbon Ice Cream”
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Use the first 2 tablespoons of salt in the water to cook potatoes. Cook over medium heat until fork tender. Do not overcook; they will break up and absorb the water, resulting in a watery and less tasteful final product. Drain off all excess water and allow potatoes to sit in the dry, warm potContinue reading “Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes”
Aunt Tina’s Salad
Dressing Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend thoroughly with a wire whisk. This may be made a day or two in advance and held in the refrigerator. Salad Use a very sharp knife to cut the romaine into 2-inch pieces. Wash and dry the lettuce very well. Refrigerate covered while preparing theContinue reading “Aunt Tina’s Salad”