1 c. sugar2 eggs4 ripened bananas1 t. vanilla1 3/4 c. flour1 1/2 t. baking powder1 t. baking soda1/8 t. salt1 lb. powdered sugar1 t. rum extract (This brand is good.)1 stick butter, melted2 T. dark brown sugar2 T. milk (may add a bit more for consistency)optional (1 c. chopped pecans) Blend eggs with a wire whisk. Add sugar and vanilla. Blend in bananas with a hand blender … [Read more...] about Bananas Foster Cupcakes
Special Occasions
Tenderloin of Beef Stuffed with Mushrooms
3 1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin with fat trimmedsalt and pepper to taste2 T. vegetable oil3 c. beef stock1 bunch watercress8-10 large button mushrooms plus 1 lb. mushrooms2 T. butterjuice of 1/2 lemon1 c. water1 T. arrowroot1/2 c. Madeira wine2 shallots4 oz. sliced bacon3 garlic cloves1 medium bunch parsley Heat oven to 450 degrees. Tie one piece of string lengthwise around the … [Read more...] about Tenderloin of Beef Stuffed with Mushrooms
Lettuce Wraps
4 T canola oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed and sliced in strips1 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 c. water chestnuts, chopped1 c. mushrooms, sliced finely1 medium vidalia onion, chopped finely1 t. minced garlic8 large pieces lettuce, your favorite kind1/2 c. sugar1 c. water plus 4 t. separated8 T. soy sauce, separated4 T. brown sugar4 T rice vinegar plus 1 t., separated4 … [Read more...] about Lettuce Wraps
Veal Scaloppine with Prosciutto and Sage
4 boneless veal scaloppine (1 lb.)4 thin slices prosciutto (2 1/2 oz.)14 fresh sage leaves1/4 c. butter1/3 c. white winesalt and pepper to taste Using parchment paper, pound veal to a thickness of about 1/8″ with a rolling pin. Peel the parchment away and slice each veal into 3 pieces. Cut each slice of prosciutto into three pieces. Lay a sage leaf on each piece of veal and … [Read more...] about Veal Scaloppine with Prosciutto and Sage
King Cake
1 – 16 oz. carton sour cream1/3 c. sugar, plus 1 T. and 1/2 c. sugar, divided1/4 c. butter, plus 1/3 c. softened, divided1 t. salt2 pkgs. dry active yeast1/2 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)2 large eggs6 – 6 1/2 c. flour, divided1 1/2 t. cinnamonColored Frostings:3 c. sifted powdered sugar3 T. butter3-5 T. milk1/4 t. vanilla extract1 or two drops each of green, yellow, red and … [Read more...] about King Cake
Petits Fours
1 c. shortening2 c. sugar3 c. all purpose flour2 t. baking powder3/4 t. salt1 c. ice water1 1/2 t. clear imitation butter flavor1 t. vanilla extract3/4 t. almond extract4 egg whites1/2 t. cream of tarter10 c. sifted powdered sugar1 c. water3 T. light corn syrupCreamy Decorator Frosting:2 c. sifted powdered sugar1/4 c. plus 2 T. shortening2 T. milk1/2 t. vanilla OR almond … [Read more...] about Petits Fours
Carrot Cake Supreme
2 c. flour2 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt2 t. cinnamon3 large eggs2 c. sugar3/4 c. vegetable oil3/4 c. buttermilk2 t. vanilla extract plus 2 t. for the frosting2 c. grated carrot1 – 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained1 – 3 1/2 oz. can flaked coconut1 c. chopped pecans2 – 8 oz. bar cream cheese2 c. butter, softened32 oz. powdered sugar Grease and flour 3 nine inch round cake … [Read more...] about Carrot Cake Supreme
Minted Leg of Lamb
1 t. salt1 1/2 t. dried mint1/2 t. red pepper1 – 9 lb. (bone in) leg of lamb2 medium onions, chopped3 c. dry white wine1/2 c. olive oil1/2 c. Dijon mustard4 cloves garlic, chopped2 T. Worcestershire sauce Combine salt, mint and red pepper in a small bowl. Rub into lamb. Place onion in the center of a lightly greased roasting pan; place lamb on top of onion. Combine wine, … [Read more...] about Minted Leg of Lamb
Baklava
2 c. sugar plus 2 t. sugar separated1 1/2 c. waterjuice of 1/2 lemon2 T. honey1 c. ground walnuts4 t. cinnamon sugar (1 t. cinnamon plus 3 t. sugar)1 – 16 oz. pkg. phyllo dough1 c. unsalted butter, melted Combine 2 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. water, juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 T. honey in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Boil for 10 minutes. Pour into glass measuring container and … [Read more...] about Baklava
Fruit Crumble
2 pears2 apples1 pint blueberries2 peaches1 pint strawberries2 T. lemon juice2/3 c. sugar1 c. flour1/2 c. butter, melted1/2 c. brown sugar Slice fruit and place in bottom of 9X11 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle lemon juice and 2/3 c. sugar over the fruit. Blend together flour, butter and brown sugar. Mix until crumbly and pour over fruit. Bake a 350 degrees for 40 … [Read more...] about Fruit Crumble
