CARAMEL POTS DE CRÈME
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...
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND HERBED STEAK BUTTER
4 (6-8 ounce) beef filets Salt Fresh cracked pepper Lemon juice 1 onion, chopped 1 stick butter, softened ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil, rosemary) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Season filets liberally with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Heat...
JAPANESE FUSION GUACAMOLE
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
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
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
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
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...
COOKIE GIFTS
Part of Christmas at my house is the joy of Christmas baking. I have such wonderful memories of baking with my mother, my daughter, and so many friends. You bake, you eat, you laugh, and you feel the true meaning of friendship and Christmas. It is not only the...
HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES
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
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...