FRICASSEE OF BEEF AND BABY VEGETABLES

FRICASSEE OF BEEF AND BABY VEGETABLES

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¾  cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup vegetable oil 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces 1-2 tablespoons Creole seasoning ¼ pound baby pattypan squash ¼ pound baby zucchini 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery...
VALENTINE LOVE

VALENTINE LOVE

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I have always loved Valentine’s Day and hearts, pink, lace, and special cards.  When I taught elementary school, it was such a fun time for the children because they loved creating bags to share cards with their classmates and making cards for their parents,...
MISSISSIPPI MAGAZINE’S WHOLE LATTE LOVE SWEEPSTAKES

MISSISSIPPI MAGAZINE’S WHOLE LATTE LOVE SWEEPSTAKES

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  Coffee is our love language, and to show our love to all of you; we are giving away the perfect brew! Enter our “A Whole Latte Love Sweepstakes” sponsored by Coffee Prose before February 15 for your chance to win coffee for a year ($250 gift card)! After...
CARAMEL POTS DE CRÈME

CARAMEL POTS DE CRÈME

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6 large egg yolks 1 cup sugar ¼ cup water 1 cup milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup brown sugar Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, place egg yolks and lightly whisk them. Set bowl aside. In a heavy-bottomed pot (large enough to eventually hold...
JAPANESE FUSION GUACAMOLE

JAPANESE FUSION GUACAMOLE

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2 large avocados, halved, peeled, and pitted Juice and zest of 1 lime 1 small onion, finely chopped ½ cup cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped ½ teaspoon wasabi paste ½ teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce...
PATTY’S PICK: CHEESE SOUP

PATTY’S PICK: CHEESE SOUP

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This Cheese Soup is a favorite soup recipe in my family. It is just perfect for chilly days. Served with any sandwich or salad, it is a wonderful and easy lunch or dinner meal. I have also used it as a first course for special dinners and for luncheons for...
BEEF AND VEGETABLE POT PIE

BEEF AND VEGETABLE POT PIE

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FILLING: 1 tablespoon oil or butter 3 pounds beef tenderloin or tender cut of roast beef, cut into pieces 7 cups beef stock 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 cup red wine 2 bay leaves 2 cups carrots, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 2 cups frozen green peas 2 cups mushrooms,...
CHICKEN POT PIE

CHICKEN POT PIE

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CRUST: 2 cups all-purpose flour 8 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 4 tablespoons shortening 1 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water Place flour into bowl. Using a pastry cutter, cut butter and shortening into flour until mixture resembles a course cornmeal....
CHRISTMAS MORNING BREAKFAST

CHRISTMAS MORNING BREAKFAST

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Breakfast Casserole 1 (16-ounce) package pork sausage ¼ cup diced onions 1½ cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 eggs 2 cups half-and-half ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon Tony Chachere’s seasoning ½ cup Parmesan...
HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES

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2½ cups confectioners’ sugar 1½ tablespoons light corn syrup 1½ tablespoons water ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Kosher salt 10 ounces 70% cacao bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup or more crushed peppermint candy In bowl of an...
CRANBERRY PECAN POUND CAKE

CRANBERRY PECAN POUND CAKE

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1 cup chopped pecans 1½ cups fresh or dried cranberries 2 cups sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 5 large eggs ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup orange liqueur or orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup...