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Tarragon Chicken Fricassee
By gstark
In skillet, simmer first 5 ingredients over medium, covered, 5 minutes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon tarragon or white wine vinegar
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
Baked Mashed Potatoes - Recipe.com
By gstark
Buttermilk and sage make this potato side dish a wonderful change from plain old mashed potatoes
- 6 medium baking potatoes (2 pounds total), peeled and cut into eighths
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 large)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
- 1 - 2 tablespoons snipped fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, and/or thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 - 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Cherry Crumble
By gstark
Mix flour, salt, and sugar
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/8 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 one lb cans unsweetened cherries - save juice
- Cherry Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup cherry juice
- pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
Creme Caramel
By gstark
From Cooking Class
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- THE CARAMEL
- 1/2 heaping cup sugar
- 3 tbsp water
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts - Recipe.com
By gstark
The mellow glaze of caramelized sugar and butter gets a tangy accent from red wine vinegar in this low-calorie side...
- 10 cups small, firm fresh Brussels sprouts (about 2 3/4 pounds) see savings
- 1/2 cup sugar see savings
- 1/4 cup butter see savings
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar see savings
- 3/4 cup water see savings
- 3/4 teaspoon salt see savings
Cappuccino Flats
By gstark
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, and salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
- We prefer using instant espresso coffee (such as the Medaglia D’oro brand, available at most supermarkets) instead of instant coffee crystals.
- 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 egg
- FROSTING
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons shortening
French Dip Brisket
By gstark
Place a large skillet over medium heat with one turn of the pan of EVOO, about 1 tablespoon
- For serving:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 4 slices smoky bacon, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1 beef brisket (3 pounds)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 pound crimini mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered
- 2 cups beef stock or broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 loaf bread, cut into 4-inch sections, split and toasted
- Sliced Swiss cheese
- Flat leaf parsley, chopped
Moo Shu Pork
By gstark
Stir-fry the pork strips with purchased shredded carrot and coleslaw mix to make the filling for this quick version...
- 3/4 pound boneless pork chops, cut into thin strips (1-1/2 x 1/8 x 1/8 inch)
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil
- 8 scallions, trimmed and sliced
- 1 bag (8 ounces) preshredded carrots
- 1 bag (10 ounces) preshredded coleslaw
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, plus more for brushing tortillas
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 10 flour tortillas (6 inch)
Banana Bread
By gstark
Mix all ingredients Grease and flour pans Oven 350 Bake 60 minutes Makes one loaf
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/3 cup brown sugar
- Cream above
- 2 well beaten eggs
- Add eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup sour milk
- 1 cup banana
- 1/2 cup walnut
Creole Crab Dip
By gstark
Instructions 1. Sauté shallots in 3 tbsp
- Ingredients
- 3 shallots, peeled and sliced
- 5 tbsp. butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 11 oz. cream cheese (softened and divided)
- 3 tbsp. Marscapone cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 2 dozen baguette slices
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. crab meat
- 2 oz. goat cheese (crumbled)