1 c. rice, cooked2 c. heavy cream1 1/2 c. flour1/2 t. salt1 1/4 T sugar2 t. baking powder1 egg1 T. shortening (melted)2 T. canola oil Cover cooked rice with 1 c. cream and let sit in refrigerator. Sift dry ingredients. Mix egg, 1 c. cream and shortening in a separate container. Alternating, add small amounts of dry ingredients and liquid mixture into rice and cream. Drop … [Read more...] about Rice Cakes
Flour Tortillas From Scratch
3 c. flour plus scant amount for hands and surface2 t. salt2 T. baking powder1/3 c. butter, melted1 c. hot water In a large bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder and butter. Stir together thoroughly, until the mixture is crumbly. Slowly add hot water, stirring together. Flour hands and knead mixture for 2 minutes. Divide into 8 balls. Cover with damp paper towel for 30 … [Read more...] about Flour Tortillas From Scratch
Grilled Tomatoes
10 large firm ripe tomatoes4 c. finely grated dry French bread crumbs4-6 T butter, melted2 cloves garlic, minced4 green onions, minced2 t. dried oregano, crushed1 t. salt1/8 t. freshly ground black pepper1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese Cut tops off tomatoes and scoop out pulp, save for another recipe (like MaryAnn’s Hot Sauce!). Combine remaining ingredients. Fill the … [Read more...] about Grilled Tomatoes
Grilled Stuffed Bantams
8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (flattened in a butterfly shape)1 1/2 t. salt, separated1/2 t. MSG (opt.)1 egg, beaten1 c. Stove Top stuffing mix1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can crab meat, drained1/2 c. canola oil1 t. Kitchen Bouquet1/4 c. green pepper, chopped1 T. lemon juice2 t. Worcestershire sauce1 t. prepared mustard1/2 medium onion, very finely chopped1/8 t. ground … [Read more...] about Grilled Stuffed Bantams
Peanut Butter Pie
1 c. crunchy peanut butter8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 c. sugar2 T. butter, melted1 c. whipped topping1 T. vanilla1 graham cracker crust, 9 inchHershey’s chocolate fudge topping to garnish In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, butter, whipped topping and vanilla. Pour into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate overnight. Top with hot fudge (Hershey’s … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Pie
Fried Okra
16 pods okra2 c. yellow cornmeal2 T. flour3 t. salt1/2 t. pepper1/4 c. cold water in a spray bottle1 1/2 c. bacon drippings Slice okra into 1/4 inch slices. Sprinkle okra with cold water. Mix together corn meal, salt and pepper. Coat okra thoroughly with mixture. Remove from mixture and deep fry in large stock pot or deep fryer in 2 inches bacon drippings until golden brown. … [Read more...] about Fried Okra
Lemonade
1 1/2 c. sugar1 T. finely grated lemon peel1 1/2 c. hot water1 1/2 c. lemon juice (8-10 lemons)6 c. cold waterice cubes About 2 hours up to one week before, prepare syrup: In a one quart jar with tight fitting lid, shake sugar and lemon peel with 1 1/2 c. very hot water, until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon juice. Refrigerate. To make lemonade: In a 2 1/2 quart pitcher, … [Read more...] about Lemonade
Seafood Gumbo by Elaine
2 small bell peppers, one orange and one yellow1 yellow onion8-10 green onions1 stalk of celery3-4 cloves of garlic1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts1 lb. shrimp.¾ lb. Earl Campbell’s link sausage3 T. canola oil3 T. flour3-4 c. hot water2-3 T. of Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning1 T. soy sauce½ T. ground red pepper1 1/2 lbs. okra1 c. diced and pureed tomatoes2 c. minute rice, cooked … [Read more...] about Seafood Gumbo by Elaine
Stromboli
1 pkg. frozen loaf bread dough with three loaves3 T. flour1 1/2 lb. ground chuck, cooked completely1 small pkg. pepperoni1 pkg. sliced roast beef (in the lunch meat dept.)1 pkg. sliced turkey1 pkg. sliced ham1 pkg. Genoa salami (optional)9 slices cheddar cheese (we like sharp)9 slices provolone cheese9 slices Colby cheese1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese Let frozen loaves rise … [Read more...] about Stromboli
Homemade Peach Ice Cream
6 cups ripe peaches, peeled and puréed6 eggs, lightly beaten2-1/2 c. sugar2 T. all-purpose flour1 T. vanilla extract1/8 t. salt4 c. whole milk3 c. heavy cream In a blender, purée 6 c. of the peaches. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt until well blended. Set aside. In a large, heavy saucepan over low heat, heat the milk and … [Read more...] about Homemade Peach Ice Cream