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Sopaipillas
By jdwooten
Sopaipillas appear in many forms throughout Central and South America and under almost as many names, including hoj...
- 1 tsp. active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°F)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- Canola for frying
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
- Honey for serving
Green Chili Mac-n-Cheese
By jdwooten
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 16 oz. cooked pasta of your choice
- 1 jar Texas Two Step Green Chili Stew Mix
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican Blend cheese
- 8 oz. velveeta cheese
Shrimp Bisque with Crab and Tapioca
By jdwooten
Chef Way At his restaurant, John Besh simmers the broth for his bisque with the crushed shells of whole blue crabs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, coarsely chopped, with shells and tails
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1/4 cup raw white rice, coarsely ground in a spice grinder
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 cups bottled clam broth (16 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- Salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup small pearl tapioca (not instant), rinsed
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab
- Snipped chives, for garnish
Drunken Chicken
By jdwooten
A true Southern treat, this recipe from Paula Deen will give you a deliciously moist and flavorful set of birds
- House Seasoning:
- 1 cup(s) salt
- 1/4 cup(s) black pepper
- 1/4 cup(s) garlic powder
- Chicken:
- 2 chickens, each about 3 lbs.
- 2 can(s) (12 oz. each) beer
- 2 sprig(s) rosemary
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
By jdwooten
One of America's most popular desserts for almost a century, the pineapple upside-down cake was once known as a ski...
- Ingredients:
- For the topping:
- 7 fresh or canned drained pineapple slices (1/4-
- inch slices)
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. firmly packed light
- brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- For the cake:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/8 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 Tbs. dark rum
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 7 canned cherries in syrup, drained
Crawfish - Cornbread Dressing
By jdwooten
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and bell pepper, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes or until...
- 10 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 small green bell peppers, chopped
- 1 recipe Basic Cornbread, crumbled
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen peeled, cooked crawfish tails, thawed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Browned Butter Glaze
By jdwooten
Use this old-fashioned glaze for a lovely nutty flavor
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Classic Southern Pralines
By jdwooten
Although the idea of mixing nuts (traditionally almonds) with caramelized sugar is French in origin, these pralines...
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Caramel Pecan Hand Pies
By jdwooten
At Seattle's High 5 Pie, owner Dani Cone has responded to popular demand by making these adorable, portable pies (s...
- Pastry
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 sticks unsalted butter (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch dice and chilled
- 3/4 cup ice water
- Filling and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups pecans (6 ounces)
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Salt
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 5 large eggs, 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Scrumptous Apple Pie
By jdwooten
Heat oven to 425. Prepare Double Crust Pastry
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (8 medium)
- 2 tbs. butter or margarine
- 1 receipe of double crust pastry