by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Fresh Lemon and Herb Grits These are perfect served with grilled fish or shrimp. 1 cups water 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick grits (not instant) ½ stick butter 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning Zest and juice of one lemon 2 tablespoons fresh...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
12 fresh jalapeño peppers 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ¼ cup diced pimento peppers, drained ¼ cup minced sweet onion ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Pie crust: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1 stick cold butter cut into small pieces ½ cup cold shortening 4 tablespoons ice water 2 egg yolks lightly beaten Filling: 8 apples such as Granny Smith or honeycrisp, sliced 3 tablespoons flour...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sugar 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup minced fresh mint leaves 1 pinch Kosher salt 1 drop green food coloring, if...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
(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...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 (9-inch) angel food cake cut in half 1 pint fresh strawberries, tops removed and roughly chopped 1 (16-ounce) container Cool Whip whipped cream, 1 cup removed and refrigerated 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry-flavored gelatin Whole strawberries for garnish On a serving...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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,...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
