Ingredients: 1 rounded cup organic Endamame beans shelled 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 lb. cured Chorizo or Andouille, cut into thin pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. saffron threads, crushed 4 Rome tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 4 cups organic… Read More
Beef Stew
Ingredients: * 5 1/2 lb. chuck-eye roast, cut into 1-inch cubes * Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste * 4 oz. pancetta, cut into small dice * 2 Tbs. olive oil * 2 yellow onions, coarsely chopped * 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 1 1/2… Read More
Southern Comfort Biscuits
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled 1/2 cup cold buttermilk 1/4 cup cold heavy cream 4 Tbsp. melted butter Preparation: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Make sure oven rack is in the… Read More
Savory Chicken and Rice
2 cups uncooked Basmati rice 3 celery stalks chopped 1 can English peas 1 small can sliced mushrooms 2 cups water 2 teaspoons salt 8 chicken thighs 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup cream Place all ingredients into a large pressure cooker, mix well, set on high for 40 minutes. Open… Read More
Talking About My Sangria
4 L glass pitcher 2 L Sangria wine or a sweet red wine like Lambrusco 250 ML brandy 3 large oranges sliced into small segments 2 limes sliced into small segments Add the wine and the brandy together in the glass pitcher. Add the fruit to the mixture giving them a juicy squeeze just before… Read More
Whaah-Bang! Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined smaller shrimp works best 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce 3-5 drops hot chili sauce, just a few drops 1/2-3/4 cup cornmeal, to coat the shrimp or use a cornmeal based batter mix such as Whistle Stop Fried Green Tomato batter mix. Directions: Mix mayo… Read More
Noreaster Crab Cakes
16 oz. lump crab meat 2 eggs 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. lemon juice 3 tsp spicy mustard 3 tsp. melted butter 1 tsp. parsley 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1 cup Italian bread crumbs Mix all ingredients, shape into cakes and pan fry in butter. Compliment with spicy… Read More
Suzanne’s Chocolate Cake
2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 cup milk 1 cup brewed coffee 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Mix the wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately, and then together. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until… Read More
Red Cabbage with Apples
1 head red cabbage 3 tart apples, pared,cored,quartered and sliced 6 tablespoons brown sugar 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon pepper Trim outer leaves from cabbage; cut into fourths and remove the inner core; slice cabbage thinly. Add enough water to cover bottom of large saucepan or dutch oven by about… Read More
Cornmeal Griddle Cakes
1 c. corn meal 1 tsp. salt 1 c. boiling water 1 c. buttermilk 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 c. flour 1/3 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. soda Combine cornmeal and salt. Stir in boiling water and cover. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir in eggs, buttermilk, flour, sugar, and soda. Batter will be very thin. Bake… Read More
Corn Quiche’tator
1 can cream style corn 1 can whole kernel style corn 6 oz. heavy cream (or 6 oz. condensed milk) 4 beaten eggs Salt & pepper to taste Combine above ingredients and pour into a large casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Diabolic options?… Read More
Savory Turkey Barley Soup
8 cups chicken broth or turkey broth 3 cups diced cooked turkey 1 cup pearl barley 1 chopped onion 3 celery stalks chopped 3 carrots sliced 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (about 2 teaspoons dried) Combine broth, turkey,… Read More
Spirited Cranberry Sauce
6 cups fresh cranberries 3 cups sugar 1 cup Port 1/3 cup Grand Marnier orange liqueur Bring to a boil, cranberries, Port, and sugar over medium heat for eight minutes in a sauce pan. Remove from heat and let it cool for about fifteen minutes. Pulse mixture with a food processor or blender until cranberries… Read More
Turkey Chili with Cocoa
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 pounds lean ground organic turkey 1/4 cup chili powder 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 3 cups beef… Read More
Rum Raisin Bread Pudding
1 loaf Challah raisin bread 1/2 quart whole milk 1/2 quart heavy cream 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons melted butter Rum Sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 3 ounces brown rum Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Dice bread into one inch cubes. Put bread… Read More
Crepes Mi-cha-el
2 organic brown large eggs 3/4 cup cream 1/2 cup water 1 cup organic whole wheat pastry flour 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur such as Chambord Combine all of the ingredients and mix. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the… Read More
Mmmm Mediterranean Chicken
Ingredients 1 (3-3 1/2 pound) chicken thighs with skin and bones 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium Vadalia onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Pinch of saffron 1 1/2 cups chicken stock… Read More
Michael’s Cherry Bread Pudding
Ingredients Cherry Rum Sauce: * 1 cup brown sugar * 12 OZ tart pitted cherries drained or fresh. * 1 cup Kentucky bourbon whiskey or rum Bread Pudding: * 12 OZ loaf of French bread, cut into 1-inch squares. * 12 OZ evaporated milk. * 3 eggs, lightly beaten * 1/4 cup cream. * 1… Read More
Brilliant Apple Pancakes
4 cups organic whole wheat flour 1 cup pure cane sugar 2 organic eggs 4 cups organic cultured buttermilk 2 organic Granny Smith apples shredded 2 teaspoons baking soda 4 teaspoons baking powder Mix all ingredients well into a smooth thick batter. Heat up a heavy griddle and spread organic salted butter all over to… Read More
Butternut Soup
1 butternut squash, peeled Nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt and pepper 1 onion, chopped 6 cups chicken stock Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender. Remove squash chunks… Read More
But I Don’t Like Green Beans.
1 pound fresh cut green beans 3 tablespoons fresh organic butter ½ cup sliced almonds Optional: ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Sauté green beans, butter, and almonds together until tender. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Tastes like Chicken and Dates.
2 cups of organic brown Basmati rice steamed in advance. 2 pounds of fresh organic chicken cut into bite sized pieces. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons minced garlic. 1 large onion diced. 1 can organic garbanzo beans drained. 1 cup chopped organic dates. 1 tablespoon curry powder. 1 tablespoon parsley. Kosher salt… Read More