2 t. salt1 T plus 2 t. cayenne, divided10-12 lb turkey (fresh, not injected with butter or other seasonings)4 T. unsalted butter, melted3/4 c. onions, finely chopped1/4 c. celery, finely chopped3 T. minced garlic2 T. ground pepper vinegar1 T. plus 1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1/2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth2 T. Worcestershire sauce5 gallons peanut oil (can subst. vegetable … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
Main Course
Turkey Rice Stew
2 c. shredded turkey8 c. water8 bouillon cubes1 c. minute rice1/2 c. green chilies6 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, sliced1/2 medium onion, diced3 T. butter4 T. heavy cream1 can cream of mushroom soup In a large stock pot, boil 8 c. water and bouillon cubes. Sauté onion, celery and carrots in melted butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add this mixture to boiling stock pot. … [Read more...] about Turkey Rice Stew
Vichyssoise
3 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed1 ham bone or one thick slice of ham6 c. chicken stock (or 6 c. water a 6 chicken bouillon cubes)3 c. sliced leeks (white only) or green onions, chopped1 c. heavy cream1 t. salt1/8 t. black pepper, freshly ground3 T. minced chives Combine in large stock pot chicken stock, potatoes, ham bone and leeks. Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. … [Read more...] about Vichyssoise
Anna Brown’s Beef, Onion & Guinness Pie
Approx. 3.3 pounds Shin Beef, cut into 2” cubes2 medium onions peeled and sliced1 T. flour seasoned with salt and pepper2 c. Guinness1 c. beef stockI pack ready-roll puff pastry Place the cubed shin beef and the onion in a casserole dish and coat with the seasoned flour. Pour in the Guinness and the stock and bring to simmer gently on the hob. Cover with a tightly fitting … [Read more...] about Anna Brown’s Beef, Onion & Guinness 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
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