In a small saucepan combine the sugar, heavy cream, buttermilk, cornstarch, and salt and whisk until smooth. Place over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil, whisking from time to time, allowing the sugar and cornstarch to dissolve and the mixture to thicken (about five minutes). Continue cooking at a low boil for an additionalContinue reading “Chocolate Pie”
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Caramel Custard
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Arrange eight oven-proof bouillon cups in a baking dish, the sides of the baking dish should be as tall as the bouillon cups. Place one cup sugar and the 1 /3 cup water in a skillet with a flat, heavy bottom. Place over medium heat and cook until sugar caramelizes.Continue reading “Caramel Custard”
Pecan Brownies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepot, place pecans, butter, sugars and chocolate chips over a low heat. Stir constantly until sugars and chocolate melt. Place the mixture in a mixing bowl and add vanilla. Begin beating mixture with an electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time. Sift together the flour andContinue reading “Pecan Brownies”
Warm Seafood Dip
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and cook four to five minutes. Add onion, garlic, celery and bell pepper and continue to cook two to three more minutes. Add Creole seasoning, salt, hot sauce and half and half. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and add remainingContinue reading “Warm Seafood Dip”
Southwestern Dip
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve chilled. Yield: two cups
Sausage Cheese Dip
In a large skillet brown the sausage. Drain the grease and add garlic, onion and bell pepper. Continue to cook three to four minutes. Place sausage into a mixing bowl and, while still hot, add remaining ingredients. Use an electric mixer and mix until everything is well incorporated. Serve warm with chips, French bread orContinue reading “Sausage Cheese Dip”
Mexican Sauce
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepot, Simmer four minutes on low. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes. Place in a blender and puree until smooth. If you want to increase heat, add more minced jalapeños. Use as a dip with chips or as a topping for burritos and enchiladas.Continue reading “Mexican Sauce”
Deviled Eggs
Remove the yolks from the hard cooked eggs and place in a mixing bowl. Add all ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Use a pastry bag to fill the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and place a tiny amount of sweet pickle relish on the eggs. Makes 24 halves
Boiled Shrimp
Place all ingredients except the shrimp in a large saucepot and bring to a boil. Turn heat down so the mixture comes to a fast simmer. Continue to boil for 20 minutes. Place the shrimp in the simmering liquid, set a timer for eight minutes. Remove and drain shrimp. Spread on a cookie sheet andContinue reading “Boiled Shrimp”