In a saucepan… 1 1/2 pounds mediume red potatoes, scrubbed enough water to cover potatoes Bring to a boil. Cook, partially covered, for 25-30 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and cool the potatoes. Once cool, peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Place the potatoes in a salad bowl. Add… 4 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped In a small bowl, combine… ...
Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. In a small bow, disolve… 1 envelope active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 cup warm water In a medium bowl, sift… 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Using a stand-mixer, combine… sifted flour mixture 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 egg Once combined, add… yeast mixture Beat until smooth. Stir in… 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Dough will be stiff. ...
Strawberry Pie
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 9-inch pie pan, mix… 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Press the mixture against the bottom and sides of the pan to form a crust. Bake 7-8 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack. Over medium heat, in a medium saucepan, combine… 5 cups strawberries, rinshed, hulled and halved. 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Stir until the sugar dissolves. ...
Mushroom Omelet for Two
In a medium bowl, beat… 4 large eggs Add… 2 tablespoons heavy cream pinch of salt pinch of freshly cracked black pepper In a skillet over medium heat, combine… 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup unsalted butter Add… 1 large greenb or red pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms Saute (slowly) for 10 minutes. Chop together then add to skillet… 1 clove garlic, mashed 6 parsley springs, leaves only, no stems Add… ...
Instant Pot Pork Loin
Select SAUTE on the Instant Pot. While waiting for HOT (approximately 8 minutes) to display, generously season all sides of 6-8 point pork roast loin with Moore County Dry Rub) or use your favorite rub for pork. Once HOT shows, add 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil and brown the pork roast for 6-8 minutes each side. Place a trivet or rack at the bottom of the instant pot. Place the browned pork roast on top of the trivet. ...
Potato Salad I
In a bowl, combine… 2 1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, scrubbed, boiled and quartered 1/2 cup thinly sliced or chopped red onions 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Garlic Dressing to coat Place in refridgerator and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Garlic Dressing II
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, toss… 3-4 heads garlic (top chopped off) 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper Place on a sheet of aluminum foil, making a small pouch, wrap tightly, roast for 1 hour. Open up the top of the pouch, roasting for another 10 minutes. In a blender or food processor, combine… squeeze the “meat” from garlic-cloves 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 3/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Use immediately. ...
Red Beans and Rice
In a mediume bowl, place… 1 pound dry red kidney beans water to cover the beans with 2 inches above the beans Let stand overnight. Drain before using. In a 6 quart saucepan or large Dutch oven or stockpot, add… 6 large ham hocks ( 3 1/2 to 4 pounds) 10 cups of water 2 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped 2 cups onions, finely chopped 2 cups green bell peppers, finely chopped 5 bay leaves 2 teaspoons white pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon hot sauce Stir well. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. ...
Chicken Tetrazzini
Preheat oven at 350 degrees. In boiling salted water, cook for 10 minutes… 8 ounces then noodles or fettucini Drain and place noodles in a buttered oven casserole dish. Chop together… 1 garlic clove (smashed) 6 fresh parsley springs, leaves removed In a skillet over medium heat… 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 bay leaf, crumbled garlic/parsley (chopped earlier) 1/2 teashpoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Cook for 4 minutes. Pour over noodles in casserole dish. ...
Peach Pie
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 9" pie pan, put unbaked pie crust. In a mediume bowl, combine… 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup cinnamon 3 tablespoons flour dash of salt Add… 5 cups fresh peaches, sliced Mix lightly. Fill unbaked pie shell with mixrture. Add to top… 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced 1 tablespoon Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Add top crust and crim edges. Bake for 40 minutes. ...