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Nut Roll
By LRay
From the Kitchen of My Friend Paula Smichnick
- 6-7 Cups FLOUR (Gold Medal)
- 1 Pound OLEO
- 1/2 Pint (8 Ounces) SOUR CREAM
- 1/2 Large Cake of YEAST (About 1 ounce)
- 1/2 Cup Warm MILK
- 1/2 Teaspoon SUGAR
- 1 Teaspoon VANILLA
- Nut Filling
- 2 Pounds of Ground NUTS
- 1 1/2 Cup SUGAR
- 1/4 to 1/2 Cup OLEO
- 1 Teaspoon VANILLA
The BA Patty Melt
By LRay
Bon Appetit, October 2014, page 40
- CARAMELIZED ONIONS
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- PATTIES AND ASSEMBLY
- 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef chuck (20% fat)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 slices seeded rye bread (preferably Levy’s)
- 4 ounces aged sharp cheddar, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese (such as Emmenthal), thinly sliced
- 8 teaspoons mayonnaise
Nut Roll
By LRay
Mix flour, butter and sour cream as you would pie doe
- DOUGH:
- 6-7 cups Flour (Gold Medal)
- 1 Pound Butter
- 1/2 Pint Sour Cream
- 1/2 Large cake of yeast (about 1 ounce)
- 1/2 Cup warm milk
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- Filling:
- 2 Pounds ground nuts
- 1 1/2 Cup sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Prosciutto-Wrapped Duck with Gumbo Gravy
By LRay
SOUTHERN LIVING, November 2014, page 110
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 8 wild duck breasts or skinned and boned chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 thin prosciutto slices
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- PERFECT POT OF RICE
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- GUMBO GRAVY
- 1 pound andouille sausage
- 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 2 tablespoons brandy or bourbon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 5 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- Hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon filé powder (optional)
Ambrosia Salad
By LRay
Standard Ambrosia Salad with Southern Flair Thanks to the Addition of Amaretto, Pecans and Toasted Coconut for the ...
- 16-20 Ounces of PINEAPPLE "Chunks in Heavy Syrup (Drained)
- 16-20 Ounces of MANDARINE ORANGES (Drained)
- 2 Jars MARASCHINO CHERRIES (Drained)
- 1 Cup COCONUT FLAKES
- Additional COCONUT FLAKES for Toasting
- 1 Cup MINI MARSHMALLOWS
- 1 Cup PECAN PIECES
- 8 Ounces SOUR CREAM
- 1-2 Ounces of AMARETTO
- 16 Ounces WHIPPED CREAM
Blackberry-Limeade Bars
By LRay
Meghan Cassidy, Chevy Chase, MD, Southern Living AUGUST 2013
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon loosely packed Key lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice
Texas Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
By LRay
Creamy peanut butter and chocolate pie in a graham cracker crust is a perfect dessert for any occasion, or just wh
- CRUST:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1 stick
- FILLING:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 3/4 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
- 1 2/3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toasted peanuts, for garnish
Spring-Greens Tonic
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, March 2016, Page 68
- 1/2 pound baby yellow potatoes
- 4 spring onions, white parts only, thinly sliced into rounds
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 10 sprigs mint, plus 1/4 cup leaves
- 6 sprigs tarragon, plus 1/4 cup leaves
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 pound pencil asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch piece, tips reserved
- 1 cup shelled fresh chickpeas
- 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved on the bias
- 10 leaves Bibb lettuce, torn into large pieces
- 3 cups peppery spring greens, such as baby mustard, sorrel, or radish sprouts, sliced into ribbons if large
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Cucumbers With Sour Cream
By LRay
From Cabrini's Celtic Kitchen 2015
- 3 to 4 cucumbers
- Salt
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 tbsp. vinegar
- 3 tbsps. sugar
- Pepper to taste
Pumpkin-Caramel Tart with Toasted-Hazelnut Crust
By LRay
Bon Appetit, Novmeber 2015, page 114
- 1 1/4 cups skin-on hazelnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large eggs
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- A 9-inch springform pan