Posts by Gail South
Macaroni & Cheese, Truffled, w Nutty Cheese Topping
Serves 8 Cook 1 lb pasta, drain and toss w 2 T truffle oil. Preheat oven to 400. In saucepan, melt 5 T butter. In small bowl combine 3/4c pecan pieces, 4 T breadcrumbs, 4 T Parm, parsley, thyme and 1 tsp paprika. Toss w melted butter. In another saucepan, melt 8 T butter, ¼ c shallots, 4…
Read MoreMaple-Chipotle Bacon Skewers
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; place oven-safe cooling rack on foil-lined baking sheet. Cut bacon into thirds, then thread bacon slices onto skewers diagonally (corner to corner). Place skewers on rack (wash hands). Combine syrup, coffee, and chipotle powder; whisk to blend. Divide mixture in half, then brush both sides of…
Read MoreMolten Chocolate Crackle Pie
1 pie crust round (homemade recipe below) 1 egg, beaten, for brushing vanilla sugar or coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional) 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 10 tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 tablespoon hazelnut liquor (optional) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks Hazelnut whipped cream 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon real maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon hazelnut liquor (optional) 1. Position…
Read MoreButternut Squash Soup with Feta
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe 1/3 cup olive oil,5 cups butternut squash,1/4 teaspoon kosher salt,4 sage leaves or 1 teaspoon of herb of choice,1/2 bulb garlic,1 (8 ounce) feta block 2 Tablespoons honey or brown sugar,1 quart (32 ounces) vegetable broth Feta Crisps Recipe: Ingredients: Instructions:
Read MoreEggplant, Roasted with Fresh Mozzarella
Roasted Eggplant with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Pickled Raisins, and Mint 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup golden raisins 1 large or 2 medium (1 1/2 pounds total) eggplant, cut into large chunks 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/4 cup plain panko bread crumbs 1 pound ripe tomatoes, cored…
Read MoreRoasted Green Grapes with Rosemary and Goat Cheese
Roast green grapes at 425°F for about 20-25 minutes until they caramelize and burst. Toss them with fresh rosemary, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Serve warm over creamy goat cheese (or ricotta) on toasted baguette slices or alongside roasted chicken or pork. The grapes become sweet and jammy with a concentrated flavor…
Read MoreSalmon Mousse
In a large bowl, mix salmon, celery, green pepper, onion, dill, mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice until well combined. In a sauce pan, melt the cream cheese over medium low heat. Reduce heat to low, add the tomato soup or tomato sauce and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add several…
Read MoreShrimp and Gouda Grits
Directions Grits Shrimp
Read MoreGreen Chicken Chili, Slow-Cooker
INGREDIENTS Mix chicken, potatoes, salsa, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper in slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken shreds easily with a fork and sweet potatoes are tender, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Add beans during last 30 minutes of cooking. Shred chicken in slow cooker with 2 forks. Taste…
Read MorePork Tenderloin, Spiced with Cherry-Thyme Pan Sauce
INGREDIENTS PREPARATION 1. Combine coriander, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Rub pork with spice mixture.2. Heat oil in a 12″ heavy skillet over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to medium and cook pork, turning occasionally, until meat is browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer…
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