Combine grits, cream and seasoning in a small covered baking dish and cook in a 300-degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove and cool slightly. Grit Biscuits Combine all dry ingredients and using a fork, blend shortening into the dry mixture. Whip together the egg, buttermilk and grits. Fold wet ingredients into the dry ingredients andContinue reading “Miniature Shrimp and Grits”
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Rosemary Roasted Chicken
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Rinse and dry the chicken. Combine the bacon fat and butter and rub this mixture over the entire chicken. Sprinkle the entire chicken with the salt, pepper and poultry seasoning, including the inside cavity of the chicken. Mix together the onion, orange, celery and brown sugar. Remove the leaves fromContinue reading “Rosemary Roasted Chicken”
Sicilian Tuna Salad
Bring the cold stock, ¼ cup salt and red potatoes to a boil in a large pot. As soon as it comes to a boil, drain immediately and spread out on a baking pan. Allow to cool completely in the refrigerator. Heat 1 TB of oil in a 10” skillet over medium heat. Season theContinue reading “Sicilian Tuna Salad”
House Herb Blend
Combine all ingredients. Yield: ½ cup
Pasta Trigiani
Bring the water and salt to a rolling boil in a large pot. While the water is coming to a boil, warm the oil and garlic in a large skillet over very low heat, being very careful not to burn or color the garlic. Allow the oil and garlic to infuse for 10 minutes. Again,Continue reading “Pasta Trigiani”
Soft Shell Crabs
Combine milk, eggs, tarragon, Hot Sauce, Creole Seasoning and mix well. Gently drop the crabs in the seasoned milk mixture and place all in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 6 hours. When you are ready to cook the crabs, pour peanut oil to two inches deep in a skillet and bring to aContinue reading “Soft Shell Crabs”
Peach Shortcake & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sift the flour, 2 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Blend in the butter at the lowest speed and mix until the butter is the size of peas. Combine the eggs, heavy cream, sour creamContinue reading “Peach Shortcake & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream”
Bombolini with Italian Cream Filling
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix the yeast, water, ½ cup sugar, egg, butter, milk and salt on medium-low speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Slowly add in the flour ½ cup at a time until 3 cups have been added. At this point, add flour in tablespoonContinue reading “Bombolini with Italian Cream Filling”
Lentils
Place dry lentils in a mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water for 2 minutes. In a 3-quart stock pot over very low heat, combine rinsed lentils, stock and salt. Continue cooking over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, but not mushy, about 30-45 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking panContinue reading “Lentils”