Place strainer over large bowl. Line strainer with 3 layers of cheesecloth. Spoon yogurt into cheesecloth-lined strainer; let stand at room temperature to drain 3 hours (liquid will drain out and yogurt will thicken). Transfer yogurt to medium bowl; discard liquid. Meanwhile, coarsely grate cucumber. Place in another strainer; let stand at room temperature untilContinue reading “Cucumber Yogurt Sauce”
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Chive and Tarragon Sauce
Mix together all ingredients. For the best flavor, prepare and refrigerate a day in advance. Yield: 1 1 /4 cup
Chantilly Cream
Combine the cream, vanilla, Grand Marnier and brandy in a mixing bowl and using an electric mixer, whip for three minutes. Add in the sugar and sour cream, and Continue beating on medium until it looks like whipped cream. Do not over whip. Yield: 1 cup
Blackberry-Tasso Chutney
In a 1 1 /2-quart heavy saucepan, cook shallot, onion, and tasso in butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until berries burst and chutney is thickened, approximately 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Note: Chutney can be made 1 weekContinue reading “Blackberry-Tasso Chutney”
Mary Virginia’s Orange Sweet Rolls
Pour water over shortening, sugar and salt. Blend and let cool. Add eggs and beat well. Let yeast stand in water with a dash of sugar until bubbly. Add yeast mixture to shortening mixture when it is absolutely cool. Then beat in the flour. Cover and refrigerate three to four hours. Preheat oven to 350Continue reading “Mary Virginia’s Orange Sweet Rolls”
Garlic Cheese Grits
Melt bacon grease over low heat in a 1 1/2-quart sauce pot. Add garlic and salt and cook for one to two minutes being careful not to brown the garlic. Add milk and broth and increase heat. Bring to a simmer and slowly pour in grits. Lower heat and cook grits for 15 minutes, stirringContinue reading “Garlic Cheese Grits”
Christmas Morning Casserole
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brown bacon in a large skillet and drain most of the fat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, green onion, garlic, Creole seasoning, and cayenne and cook five minutes. Set aside. Combine the eggs, half and half, and dry mustard in a mixing bowl. Fold the crumbled biscuits, cheeses and bacon mixtureContinue reading “Christmas Morning Casserole”
Andouille in Blankets
Preheat oven to 350. Using a sharp knife, cut the sausages into quarters, lengthwise. You should have sixteen- 4”5” long, narrow pieces. In a small sauté pan, melt the bacon fat over medium heat. Cook the onions, peppers, and celery for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and Creole seasoning and cook for 3-4 more minutes.Continue reading “Andouille in Blankets”
Sweet Potato Stuffed Oranges
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine hot sweet potatoes, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cream, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Place the hollowed out orange halves on a lined baking sheet. Fill each half with the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle each serving withContinue reading “Sweet Potato Stuffed Oranges”