Sourdough Starter There are dozens of methods to make a starter, this one has worked for me consistently, courtesy of my pal, Miss Adelaide Fletcher from Indianola. ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons instant potatoes 1 cup warm water Mix all together in a jar or bowl. Cover...
(With chocolate and apricot almond variations) ¼ cup butter 4 cups flour ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1¼ cup milk ½ cup sourdough starter Butter layer: 1½ cup unsalted butter Egg wash: 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water. In bowl of a stand mixer, combine...
I am in love with lettuce. Salads can bore me to death but eating fresh lettuce wraps takes me to a place of nirvana. They are simple to make and most of the ingredients are probably in your refrigerator. The varieties of lettuce in local markets have become quite...
1 angel food cake baked in a loaf pan. (purchased is fine) 2 cups vegetable oil for frying ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 cup caramel sauce ¼ cup Kahlua liqueur Slice angel food cake into 2-inch pieces and set aside. Pour oil into a...
3 tablespoons cream 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 catfish fillets 1 cup ground pecans Preheat oven to 500 degrees. In a small bowl, combine cream, mustard, salt, and pepper together. Dip filets into mustard sauce,...
8 fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe below) Crushed ice 2 ounces bourbon Mint sprig for garnish In a silver julep cup, add mint leaves and simple syrup and muddle together. Fill with crushed ice and pour in bourbon. Garnish with mint sprig and serve...
1 box angel food cake mix 2 egg yolks 2 whole eggs ½ cup sugar Zest and juice of 2 lemons 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 8 pieces 2 cups heavy cream ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups fresh berries Follow instructions to make angel food cake batter...
For those of us who love to create and cook, there is nothing better than getting your hands in a mound of dough. Homemade pasta is not only simple to make; the taste and texture of homemade pasta are quite different from store-bought. The texture is very tender and...
Tiny tartlet and tart crusts are the perfect vehicles for whatever you want to put inside. Fresh berries, flavored custards, or tangy lemon- or lime-curds topped with a dollop of whipped cream make fantastic light desserts. Small tartlet pans are perfect for pick-up...
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped ½ cup butter, melted ¼ cup honey Sparkling sugar (optional) On a floured board, roll pastry out to form a rectangle. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon and spread over...
