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. Yield: 2 cups
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Barbara Jane’s Layered Cream Cheese Spread
Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Heat olive oil in a medium sized sauté pan over medium heat. Cook onions for 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and Creole seasoning cooking two more minutes. Stir in spinach and blend well. Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool. In a mixing bowl, stirContinue reading “Barbara Jane’s Layered Cream Cheese Spread”
Peposa
Preheat oven to 225. Heat oil in a large roasting pan over high heat. Season the beef with the salt and pepper and sear, leaving space between each piece to allow proper browning. Work in small batches if necessary. Once all the beef has been browned, add the shallot, garlic and tomatoes and cook forContinue reading “Peposa”
Mushroom Risotto
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the porcinis, Creminis and shallots and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the thyme, salt and pepper and deglaze the pan with the wine. Continue cooking until wine has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Add the mushroom stock and bring to a simmer. Add the cookedContinue reading “Mushroom Risotto”
Meatballs
Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand. Form into 2 ½ oz. meatballs. Place a large skillet on medium-high heat and pour enough olive oil to just cover the bottom of the pan. Lightly dust the meatballs in flour. Brown the outside of the meatballs, being careful not to burn them. Place on paper towels toContinue reading “Meatballs”
Manicotti Gratinati
Preheat oven to 350. To make Manicotti filling: In a sauté pan over medium heat, combine the oil and sausage and cook until browned, but not thoroughly cooked. Drain fat, deglaze with wine and remove from heat and set aside. In a separate sauce pan, combine butter, onion, house herb blend, garlic, celery and carrotContinue reading “Manicotti Gratinati”
Lobster Risotto
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and fennel and sweat until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the lobster meat, salt and pepper and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Deglaze the pan with the wine and cook until about half the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes.Continue reading “Lobster Risotto”
Italian Sausage
Place meat grinder parts in ice water or in freezer until ready to use. Combine fennel seed and coriander seed in a small, dry skillet on medium heat and toast until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove from heat. Combine remaining spices in a small bowl with toasted spices. Combine seasoning blend with chilledContinue reading “Italian Sausage”
Gnocchi
Wash potatoes thoroughly. Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Do not let water boil. Simmer potatoes for about an hour, or until tender. The skin will begin to crack. When tender, drain water and remove peel while still warm using a serrated steak knife. Hold potatoes in a kitchenContinue reading “Gnocchi”