1 cup sugar 2/3 cup softened butter 1 egg 1 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup pecans 1 tsp vanilla Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cream the sugar with the butter and then beat in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the flour, cocoa, and… Continue reading Double Chocolate Cookies
Mushroom Turnovers
9 oz. cream cheese, softened butter flour 1 onion, minced 1/2 lb mushrooms, minced 1/4 tsp dry thyme 1/2 tsp salt cracked pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream Combine the cream cheese with 1/2 cup softened butter. Mix in 1 1/2 cups flour until smooth. chill 30 minutes. Meanwhile heat 3 tbsp of butter in a… Continue reading Mushroom Turnovers
Herb Gnocchi with Tomato Salsa
800 grams baking potatoes, scrubbed 1 heaped cup flour sea salt basil parsley 1 egg, beaten olive oil butter 5 vine ripened plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced 1/2 onion, minced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp sesame oil generous dash tabasco 1 tbsp cilantro, minced cracked pepper Preheat the oven to 350 F. Wrap the… Continue reading Herb Gnocchi with Tomato Salsa
Granny Foran’s Chocolate Cake
1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp cocoa 1 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup cold water 1/2 cup canola oil 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg Grease and flour a 9 by 9 inch square baking pan. Preheat the oven to… Continue reading Granny Foran’s Chocolate Cake
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
3 tbsp olive oil 2/3 cup flour 1 small onion, minced 2 stalks celery, minced 1 green pepper, seeded, minced 1/2 lb smoked andouille sausage, sliced in rounds salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 3 bay leaves 7 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 lb cooked chicken (use stock chicken), shredded 1 cup white rice Heat the olive… Continue reading Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Scotch Glazed Baby Back Ribs
5 tbsp honey 1/4 cup scotch 1 tbsp dijon 1 1/2 tsp molasses 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce 3/4 tsp sambal oelek 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 2 2 1/4 lb racks of baby back ribs 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice Preheat the oven to… Continue reading Scotch Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Oven Fried Chicken
1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup cornflake crumbs 1/4 cup cornmeal 1 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp dry mustard 2 boneless chicken breasts Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Combine the crumbs, cornmeal, flour, chili,… Continue reading Oven Fried Chicken
Vegetarian Collard Greens
1 quart water 1/2 onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cajun or hickory seasoning sea salt 2 lb collard greens, cleaned thoroughly, stems and thick ribs removed, chopped coarsely Combine the garlic, onion, olive oil and water. Bring to a simmer and stir in the seasoning and 1 tsp salt.… Continue reading Vegetarian Collard Greens
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
3 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered butter 8 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup light cream, heated sea salt and cracked pepper Boil the potatoes and the garlic in salted water for about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot to slightly dry out. Mash well. Stir in the cream and… Continue reading Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlicky Bacon Pasta
1/2 lb bacon, chopped 4 scallions, minced 8 cloves garlic, crushed 3/4 lb mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup light cream 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup parmesan salt and cracked pepper 3 tbsp parsley, minced maldon salt 1 lb spaghetti, uncooked Fry the bacon until crisp in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add the garlic and… Continue reading Garlicky Bacon Pasta