Posts by Gail South
Pears, Peppered w Blue Cheese & Fried Sage
Halve pears lengthwise and core. Cut pears lengthwise into 1/4″ slices and sprinkle on both side w pepper. In large non-stick skillet heat 1T butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté half of pear slices on both sides until golden brown, about 3 min total. Transfer to plate and drizzle w half…
Read MorePeanuts, Peppy
Grease a jelly roll pan with peanut oil. Beat egg whites until foamy. Fold in hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and seasoned salt. Add peanuts, stir to coat evenly. Spread in pan. Bake at 250 for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Break up any large pieces. Store in airtight container. Makes 1 pound Peanut…
Read MorePeach-Gorgonzola Phyllo Cups
Preheat oven to 375. Place shells on baking sheet. Combine cheese and bacon. Fill each shell w about 1/2 tsp each jam and about 1 tsp cheese mix. Bake 7-8 min or until cheese begins to soften. Meanwhile, chop peaches and almonds. Remove shells from oven; top evenly w peaches and sprinkle w nuts. Athens…
Read MorePate de Foie de Porc
Place all ingredients except salt pork in large mixing bowl . Beat or blend until smooth. Slice salt pork thin and use to cover bottom and sides of mold. Fill w/ pork mix. Cover w/ heavy foil. Place in large pan half filled w water. Bake for 2 hrs at 350. Cool, uncovered 30 min.…
Read MoreParty Roll-ups
Mix cream cheese spread and feta cheese until well blended. Spread evenly onto tortillas; top evenly w salmon and spinach. Roll up tightly; wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Remove plastic wrap just before serving. Cut each roll-up crosswise into 12 pieces. Arrange on serving plate. Cheese, Feta 4 oz crumbledCream…
Read MoreParty Mix
In bacon grease and butter, sauté remaining ingredients. Bake 1 hr at 225, stirring every 10 min. Drain well. Optional: season w taco mix or add grated cheese 15 min before done Cereal 6cPretzels 2c, smallNuts 1c saltedCelery Salt 0.5tspGarlic Salt 0.5tspWorcestershire Sauce 1TBacon Fat 0.5cButter 0.25c
Read MoreParmesan Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with Silpat or parchment. Mix all ingredients in stand mixer and beat until stiff dough forms. Divide into 3 pieces and roll each into a 9″ log, about 1 1/2 inched in diameter. Wrap each tightly in plastic wrap and…
Read MoreOnion Tartlets, Caramelized
Cook onion, butter, water, salt, and pepper, covered, in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, 10 mi. Remove lid and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is deep golden brown and very tender, about 25 minutes. Fill tartlet shells and bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes. Top with a dollop of double cream or…
Read MoreOnion Dip, Caramelized
In large skillet, over high heat, put butter and 1 T oil, add brown sugar and salt; stir to blend. Add onions and cook 5 min. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, constantly at end, 40 min until dark brown. Sprinkle w black pepper, stir n thyme, and remove from heat. When cool,…
Read MoreOlives, Marinated Green
Combine all ingredients and allow to sit at room temp for at least 5 days. Olives 2c brine-cured green, seed inCoriander 1T seeds, smashedGarlic 1 clove smashedPepper 6 black peppercornsLemon Zest from 1/4 lemon, in 1/4″ slicesOlive Oil 0.25c
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