medium potatoes, peeled and sliced3/4 c. milk4 T. butter1/2 medium onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 c. sharp cheddar, grated1/2 c. Monterrey jack cheese, grated1/4 c. parmesan cheese, grated In a medium pan, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic for 4 minutes over medium heat. Add potatoes and stir, making sure each potato is coated with the melted butter. Cook for … [Read more...] about Scalloped Potatoes
Aunt Marian’s Chocolate Mousse Pie
8 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips4 oz. dark chocolate chipschocolate shavings of your favorite chocolate6 T. unsalted butter @ room temp.6 large eggs, separated1 T. cream of tartar1/2 c. plus 4 T. sugar3 c. heavy cream, cold2 t. pure vanilla extract plus 1 t.1 box Chocolate wafer cookies (like nilla wafers)2 T. powdered sugar Topping:Put 2 cups of whipping cream in the mixing … [Read more...] about Aunt Marian’s Chocolate Mousse Pie
Best Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
1 1/2 c. peanut oil1 lb. Extra Large Fresh Shrimp or Colossal Farm Raised Shrimp (7 to 9 per person, depending on size)2 egg whites, beaten lightly with 2 teaspoons water1/2 t. salt1/4 t. paprika1/4 t. Garlic Magic or Garlic Powder (optional) plus 1/8 t. for dipping sauce1 sleeve saltine crackers7 oz. ketchup2 t. mayonnaise4 T. heavy whipping cream1 lemon cut in … [Read more...] about Best Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Party Pizzas
Crusts:1 T. quick-rising active dry yeast1 1/3 c. warm water (115 degrees F)1 T. olive oil1 t. salt1 c. whole wheat flour1/4 c. rye flour2-3 c. unbleached flour1-2 T. cornmealnon-stick spray Pepper Topping:2 t. olive oil1 clove garlic minced2 Italian tomatoes, sliced thinly1 T. fresh oregano, minced3 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded1 c. canned roasted peppers1/4 c. sliced … [Read more...] about Party Pizzas
Baked Flautas
2 lbs. ground or shredded beef, cooked2 t. cumin1 medium onion, diced1 clove garlic, smashed and diced2 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 lime, seeds removed12 of this recipe for flour tortillas or store bought8 oz. shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup cabbage, shredded3 T. canola oil1 T. butter Melt butter and canola oil in a frying pan. Sauté … [Read more...] about Baked Flautas
Coconut, Berry and Walnut Granola
6 oz. coconut2 c. instant, plain oats3 oz. Craisins3 oz. dried blueberries (or blueberry Craisins)1/2 c. chopped walnuts1/2 c. brown sugar (or splenda version of brown sugar)5 T. honey1 stick butter Melt 1/2 stick butter in deep-dish 10″ pie plate or casserole dish (8 1/2 x 11″) in a 350 degree F oven. In a large bowl, blend coconut, oats, craisins, blueberries, and … [Read more...] about Coconut, Berry and Walnut Granola
Lobster Cakes
1 1/2 lbs. lobster meat1 egg2 T. lemon juice (freshly squeezed)1 t. salt (plus scant amount for when it’s cooling)1 T. mayonnaise1 T. Worcestershire sauce1/2 t. chipotle tobasco sauce1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper2 T. Tony Chachere’s cajun seasoning1 medium white onion, diced finely1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs4 T. butter3 T. canola oil Blend egg, bread crumbs, mayo, lemon … [Read more...] about Lobster Cakes
A Different Kind of BLT
1 loaf French bread4 T. butter, softened1 t. garlic powder1/2 c. sharp cheddar, shredded12 oz. bacon, cooked and crisp2 roma tomatoes, sliced thinly1/2 romaine lettuce head, chopped finely Cut the French bread in half, length-wise. Spread 2 T. of butter evenly over each. Sprinkle 1/2 t. garlic over each. Cook under the broiler of your over on low for 4 minutes … [Read more...] about A Different Kind of BLT
Oxford Street Chicken Kabobs
1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped1 c. pineapple juice1 T. sugar2 T. soy sauce1 T. teriyaki sauce1 T. canola oil1 t. salt2 t. freshly peeled and grated ginger root3/4 t. allspice1/4 t. crushed red pepper4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces16 medium fresh mushrooms1 red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces16 cherry tomatoes1 … [Read more...] about Oxford Street Chicken Kabobs
Focaccia with Chevre and Green Onions
1 3/4 c. warm water1 T. dry yeast4 1/2 c. flour plus scant amount for kneading1/4 c. olive oil plus 8 T. separated2 1/2 t. salt6 oz. goat cheese1/4 c. minced green onions1 t. minced garlic1/8 t. dry crushed red pepper3 t. coarse salt Place 1 c. warm water in bowl of heavy mixer. Sprinkle yeast over and stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand 10 minutes. Mix in one cup of … [Read more...] about Focaccia with Chevre and Green Onions