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,...
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...
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...