1 1/2 cups canned white hominy, drained and rinsed olive oil 1/3 onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup light cream 1 tbsp minced canned chipotle in adobo sauce sea salt Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Saute the onion and the garlic cloves until tender. Add the hominy, cream, milk,… Continue reading Creamed Chipotle Hominy
Buttermilk Pancakes
1 cup flour 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla vegetable oil Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Microwave the buttermilk and the milk to room temperature. Whisk in… Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes
Bloody Mary Steak
1 cup tomato juice 2 tbsp vodka 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 2 tsp horseradish 1 tsp tabasco celery salt sea salt and cracked pepper canola oil 2 ribeye steaks Combine the juice, vodka, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, tabasco, celery salt, cracked pepper. Mix well and pour over 2 steaks. Chill… Continue reading Bloody Mary Steak
Chocolate Pudding Cake
1/3 cup packed brown sugar cocoa powder 1 cup flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp margarine, melted 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/3 cups very hot brewed coffee vanilla ice cream Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9by 9 inch pan. Combine 1/4 cup… Continue reading Chocolate Pudding Cake
Honey Mustard Duck Breast
2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp honey cracked pepper sea salt 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 duck breasts, fat side scored without piercing the flesh in a diamond pattern Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the mustard, honey, and thyme in a bowl. Season with the salt and cracked pepper. Set aside. Heat an oven proof… Continue reading Honey Mustard Duck Breast
Sherry Vinaigrette
2 tsp dijon 1 tsp sea salt 2 pinches white pepper 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 tbsp sherry vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup canola oil Combine and shake well. Drizzle over salad.
Fondant Potatoes
1 lb potatoes, peeled, sliced 2 cm thick 2 cups water mixed with 2 heaping tsp chicken bouillon 3 tbsp butter 3 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole dry thyme dry rosemary sea salt and cracked pepper Put the potatoes with the bouillon water in a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer 11 minutes. Drain… Continue reading Fondant Potatoes
Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce
strong hot coffee kosher salt brown sugar 1 1/2 cups cold water 2 1/4" thick lemon slices 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 ground coriander 2 chicken breasts 1 slice bacon, diced 1 shallot, minced 3 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp heavy cream 2 tsp worcestershire sauce Combine 1/4… Continue reading Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce
Granny’s Pie Pastry: 1 double crust pie
1 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup lard 1 tbsp vinegar 1/4 cup water Mix well and then knead until smooth. Divide into 2 discs, one slightly larger. Chill 1 hour. Roll out the first disc to and 11" circle. Line a 9 "pie plate. Roll out the other disc to a 9" circle. Lay over… Continue reading Granny’s Pie Pastry: 1 double crust pie
Cardamom Pilaf
butter 1/4 onion, minced 1 cup long white rice 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp saffron 1/4 tsp ground cardamom Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a skillet and saute the onion until tender. Add the rice and stir 2 minutes. Pour in the water and then stir in the… Continue reading Cardamom Pilaf