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
Large Group
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
Cynthia’s Peanut Noodle Salad
2 large cucumbers1/8 t. ginger1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup coconut milk1/2 cup Sesame salad dressing from Costco1/2 cup chunky peanut butter4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 (16-ounce) whole wheat angel hair pasta, cooked1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks4 oz. shredded fresh carrots6 green onions, cut … [Read more...] about Cynthia’s Peanut Noodle Salad
Mer’s Candied Pretzels
2 bags pretzel sticks1 bag white Wilton candy melts1 bag red Wilton candy melts1 shaker of sprinkles1 sheet parchment1 sandwich baggy12 gift bags and 1 yd. ribbon Melt white chips in a pyrex, 2 cup, measuring cup, according to directions (do not get it wet or it will ruin and do not overcook). Break all pretzels in half. Dip the broken end halfway up into the white, melted … [Read more...] about Mer’s Candied Pretzels
Scalloped Potatoes
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
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
