FRENCH ONION SOUP

FRENCH ONION SOUP

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3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 cups thinly sliced onions ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons flour 2 ½ quarts beef stock (preferably homemade) 4-5 tablespoons cognac or brandy 1 cup dry vermouth 6 slices crusty French bread, lightly toasted ...
APPLE ORCHARD FLAVOR

APPLE ORCHARD FLAVOR

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As the air turns crisp, the leaves begin to fall, and the autumn sky above filters into a clear blue, strolling through an apple orchard with a basket in hand and picking apples that have fallen is a great activity. This is a beautiful scenario, but for Southern apple...
FRENCH ALMOND PLUM CAKE

FRENCH ALMOND PLUM CAKE

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This cake with its delicate perfume of almonds is rustic, yet elegant, with a slight dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Apricots and cherries can be added for variation. 2 pounds red plums, (or combination of plums, apricots, or cherries) 2 teaspoons lemon juice and...
HUNTING FOR A GREAT TAILGATE

HUNTING FOR A GREAT TAILGATE

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Cracked Pepper and Chive Biscuits with Beef Brisket and Jezebel Sauce 3 cups Pioneer Baking Mix ½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon cracked pepper ¼ cup melted butter ½ pound smoked beef brisket, thinly sliced...