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Collard Green Gratin
By LRay
Bon Appetit, November 2013, page 115
- 4 oz. very thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto
- 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bunches collard greens (about 1 lb.), center ribs and stems removed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg
Shrimp and Pesto-Rice Salad
By LRay
Southern Living, January 2015, page 112
- 1 pound peeled, large raw shrimp, deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
- 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons loosely packed lime zest, divided
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 (5-oz.) packages fresh baby spinach
- 4 cups warm cooked long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup smoked almonds, chopped
Sweet 'N' Sour Meatballs
By LRay
Combine Chuck, Eggs, Onions, Bread Crumbs, Salt, Pepper and Garlic
- 2 Pounds Ground Chuck
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Finely Chopped Onions
- 1/3 Cup Fine Dry Bread Crumbs or Crackers
- Salt to Taste
- Pepper to Taste
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Finely Minced or Crushed
- 1 #2 Can Tomatoes
- 1 8-ounce Can Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Large Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Allspice
- 1 7- or 8-ounce jar of grape jelly.
White BBQ Sauce
By LRay
Southern Living, March 2014, page 112
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Roast Chicken Empanadas
By LRay
Better Homes & Gardens, October 2014, pagwe 141
- Ingredients for Filling
- 1 recipe Empanada Dough
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped (2 cups)
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 5 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Ingredients for Dough
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup rendered lard*
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Graham Cracker Rolls
By LRay
Southern Living, November 2014, Page 100
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tsp. sugar, divided
- 1 large egg $
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, divided
- Parchment paper
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Egg-in-a-Hole Sandwich with Bacon and Cheddar
By LRay
Bon Appetit, December 2015, page 110
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 3/4-inch-thick slices sourdough or other country-style bread
- 4 large eggs
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 slices cheddar
- Hot sauce
- 2 -inch-diameter cookie cutter
Peanut Butter-Berry Brunch Casserole
By LRay
Better Homes & Gardens, December 2014, page 133
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 cups baguette bread cubes, dried
- 1/2 cup chunky natural peanut butter
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry and/or blackberry jam
- 6 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar cubes, coarsely crushed (optional)
- Fresh blackberries (optional)
Salad Dressing Cake
By LRay
Sift into bowl dry ingredients
- 2 Cup flour
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 4 Tablespoons Cocoa
- 1 Cup salad dressing
- 1 Cup cold water
- 3/4 Teaspoons vanilla
Country Captain
By LRay
Southern Living, February 2016, page 232
- 1 (3- to 4-lb.) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup dried currants, divided
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 (14.5-oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cane syrup
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- Cooked white long-grain rice