Creamed Chipotle Hominy

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

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

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

Granny’s Pumpkin Pie

flour 1/2 cup lard 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp vinegar 375 ml canned pure pumpkin puree 300 ml Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ginger 1 tsp cinnamon whipped cream Cut the lard into 1 1/2 cups of flour.  Combine the vinegar… Continue reading Granny’s Pumpkin Pie

Butternut Bacon Soup

6 slices bacon 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp cumin 4 cups chicken stock 1 1/3 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, diced 1/2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup light cream salt and pepper Fry the bacon in a dutch oven until crisp.  Remove from the pot and dice.  Set aside.  Drain half the… Continue reading Butternut Bacon Soup

Lemon-Coconut Tart with Brown-Sugar Cream

  CRUST  1 1/3 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs (10 squares) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted FILLING  4 large egg yolks One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cream of… Continue reading Lemon-Coconut Tart with Brown-Sugar Cream

Lemon Upside-Down Cake

 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar   2 thin-skinned lemons, sliced paper-thin crosswise, seeds discarded 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs, separated 3/4 cup  milk 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Sweetened whipped cream,… Continue reading Lemon Upside-Down Cake