Preheat oven to 375. Process all ingredients in a food processor for about 30 seconds, the mixture should form into a ball. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1 /4-inch thickness. Cut into 4-5-inch straws, one-half inch wide, and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Best when servedContinue reading “Fiery Cheese Straws”
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Deep South Party Mix
Heat oil in cast iron skillet to 350 degrees. Combine cornmeal, Lawry’s and lemon pepper. Dredge jalapeños, pickles, okra and crawfish in egg wash, then in the cornmeal mixture. Carefully drop the fried items into the fryer in small batches. Fry until golden (about six minutes), remove, drain and serve. Repeat the frying process untilContinue reading “Deep South Party Mix”
Caccio e Pepe
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large stock pot. While you are waiting for the water to boil, prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add the dry pasta to the boiling water and stir frequently until pasta is tender but not mushy. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, strainContinue reading “Caccio e Pepe”
Butcher’s Pasta
Cook the penne according to the directions on the package. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta, stirring frequently so as not to burn, until cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Midway through the cooking, add the sausage discs. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft, not browned, about 3-4Continue reading “Butcher’s Pasta”
Aglio Olio
Cook angel hair pasta according to directions on the package. In a large skillet over very low heat, warm the oil and garlic being very careful not to burn or discolor the garlic. Allow the oil and garlic to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Again, be very careful not to burn or even brown the garlic.Continue reading “Aglio Olio”
White Pizza
Preheat a pizza stone at 450 in the oven. On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough very thin and stretch into a rectangle about 6 inches by 8 inches. Transfer to a pizza peel. Spread the alfredo sauce across the dough. Tear the slices of mozzarella into roughly 1 inch sized pieces and sprinkleContinue reading “White Pizza”
Veggie Pizza
Preheat a pizza stone at 450 in the oven. On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough very thin and stretch into a rectangle about 6 inches by 8 inches. Transfer to a pizza peel. Spread the marinara across the dough. Sprinkle the spinach, mushrooms, black olives and shredded mozzarella over the pizza dough. TearContinue reading “Veggie Pizza”
Sausage and Onion Pizza
Preheat a pizza stone at 450 in the oven. On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough very thin and stretch into a rectangle about 6 inches by 8 inches. Transfer to a pizza peel. Spread the marinara across the dough. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, roasted red bell peppers and shreddedContinue reading “Sausage and Onion Pizza”
Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
Preheat a pizza stone at 450 in the oven. On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough very thin and stretch into a rectangle about 6 inches by 8 inches. Transfer to a pizza peel. Spread the marinara across the dough. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, mushrooms and shredded mozzarella over the pizza dough. Tear theContinue reading “Sausage and Mushroom Pizza”