In a very large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and add shallots. Cook until onions become soft. Add rice. Stir constantly to prevent rice from browning. The grains of rice need to get hot. Add 1 1/2 cup of stock and turn heat down so that the stock is just barelyContinue reading “Wild Mushroom Risotto”
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Chive and Cheddar Biscuits
Preheat oven to 375. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese and chives. Gently mix to combine the ingredients. Using a cheese grater, shred the frozen butter into the flour mixture. Lightly toss to incorporate, but keep butter as cold as possible. Whisk together theContinue reading “Chive and Cheddar Biscuits”
Caramel 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, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a mixer with a whip attachment, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in the meltedContinue reading “Caramel Cake”
Orange Country Ham
Place a large heavy duty skillet over medium-high heat. Melt half of the butter and just as it begins to brown, place the ham slices in the skillet. Brown each side and place ham on a baking sheet. Repeat this process to brown the remaining ham. Lower the heat and place the orange juice, marmaladeContinue reading “Orange Country Ham”
Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter
Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Mix together the hot milk, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Allow mixture to cool to lukewarm. Beat in the egg and egg yolk. Stir the dissolved yeast into the milk mixture. Place two cups of the flour and soft butter in a mixing bowl and using theContinue reading “Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter”
Blackberry-Raspberry Cobbler
Pastry Recipe By hand, or using a paddle attachment on an electric mixer, combine all ingredients to form a soft dough. Do not overmix. Wrap the dough well and refrigerate 10-12 hours before using. When ready to use, remove dough from refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes before using. Continue reading “Blackberry-Raspberry Cobbler”
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Combine the poultry seasoning and buttermilk. Submerge the cut chicken in the buttermilk. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Fill electric skillet approximately 1-inch with fryer shortening and set at 350 degrees. Flour chicken and fry for 20-30 minutes (10-15 minutes on each side) Let rest for 10 minutes Yield 6-8 servings
Sweet Chili Sauce
Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before using. Refrigerate any unused portions. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Crawfish Pie Filling
Melt bacon fat in a skillet over a medium heat. Cook the onions for 3-4 minutes, being careful not to brown them. Add in the garlic and celery and cook for one more minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the pepper(s) and salt. Allow to cool. Place all ingredients except the crawfish inContinue reading “Crawfish Pie Filling”