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
Special Occasions
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
Mississippi Mud Cake
2 sticks butter plus 1/2 stick butter separated1/2 c. cocoa plus 1/2 c. cocoa separated2 c. sugar4 eggs, beaten1 1/2 c. flour1/8 t. salt1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped1 t. vanilla1 c. small marshmallows1 lb. powdered sugar Frosting: Beat together in mixer 1 lb. powdered sugar, 1/2 c. cocoa and 1/2 stick butter. Melt butter and add cocoa. Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs. … [Read more...] about Mississippi Mud Cake
Better than Sex Cake
1 box butter cake mix4 eggs1/4 c. oil1/4 c. water6 oz. chocolate chips1 small box instant vanilla pudding1 – 8 oz. carton sour cream3/4 c. chopped pecans Mix all together in mixer. Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Frost as desired. From Mary Ann. Grocery List … [Read more...] about Better than Sex Cake