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
Special Occasion
Chicken Marsala
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 c. butter1/2 c. flour1 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, finely sliced1 1/4 c. Marsala wine1 c. chicken broth3/4 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese1 c. fresh Parmesan cheese Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Dredge chicken in flour and then sauté in 1/2 c. melted butter, 3-4 minutes per side. Place chicken breasts in a lined 9 … [Read more...] about Chicken Marsala
Harvest Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 large onion, dicedolive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries (or frozen–do not thaw, if frozen)2/3 c. light brown sugar2 T. butter, melted1/4 c. orange juice3/4 t. salt1 t. nutmeg1/2 t. ground ginger3/4 t. cinnamon1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two shallow baking … [Read more...] about Harvest Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
Apple-Craisin French Toast Casserole
1 c. brown sugar1 t. ground cinnamon plus 2 t. separated1/2 c. butter, melted3 apples, cored, peeled and sliced1/2 c. Craisins1 – 1lb. loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices6 eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 c. milk1 T. vanilla Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 t. cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and Craisins until … [Read more...] about Apple-Craisin French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon Rolls
2 pkgs. yeast3 c. flour plus 1/2 c. separated plus 4 c. also separate1 c. sugar2 t. salt2 c. milk1/2 c. water1 c. margarine plus 16 T. separated plus scant amount for greasing bowl4 eggs2 T. lemon juice1 c. cinnamon sugar mixture (made from 4 t. cinnamon and 1 c. sugar) in a shaker. Thoroughly mix undissolved yeast with 3 c. flour, 1 c. sugar, 2 t. salt. In a sauce pan heat … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Rolls
Thanksgiving Edition: Harvest Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole
3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 large onion, dicedolive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries (or frozen–do not thaw, if frozen)2/3 c. light brown sugar2 T. butter, melted1/4 c. orange juice3/4 t. salt1 t. nutmeg1/2 t. ground ginger3/4 t. cinnamon1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two shallow baking … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Harvest Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanksgiving Edition: Broccoli Rice Casserole
3 T. butter1/2 c. celery, finely chopped1 – 8 1/2 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped finely1 c. Vidalia onion, chopped finely2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli1 c. rice, cooked1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of chicken soup1 jar (8 oz.) Cheez Whiz Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery and water chestnuts for about 5-8 … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Broccoli Rice Casserole
Thanksgiving Edition: Newlywed Yeast Rolls
1 c. warm water1 pkg yeast2 T. sugar2 1/2 c. flour1 t. salt1 egg beaten2 T. olive oil Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar and salt; add half of the flour. Add oil and egg. Beat until smooth, while adding remaining flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place 30 minutes. Grease 12 muffin cups. Stir (punch) down dough and spoon into cups, filling half full. Let rise … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Newlywed Yeast Rolls
Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Turkey giblets (Don’t know what they are? Click here.)1 loaf of your favorite bread1 medium onion, minced finely1 t. salt1 1/2 t. sage3 eggs1/8 t. pepper1 container oysters, drain and reserve 2 T. of this liquid1/2 c. drippings from the cooked turkey (drippings are the liquid at the bottom of the turkey pan–the oils and juices from the turkey) Boil giblets from turkey. Using … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
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