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Apple-Stuffed Pork Wellington
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, December 2015/January 2016, page 130
- 1 boneless pork loin (3 1/4 pounds), trimmed of fat
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 apples, such as Gala, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon packed fresh sage leaves, finely chopped, plus sprigs for serving
- Basic Pie Dough
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Crabapples, small apples, and fresh bay leaves, for serving
Pomegranate Syrup Recipe
By LRay
February 2017, February 2017, page 115
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup refrigerated pomegranate juice
- 2 (3-inch) orange peel strips
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
White Cake with Bourbon Buttercream and Seven-Minute Frosting
By LRay
Southern Living, December 2014, page 146
- FROSTING
- 2 2 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 2 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- GARNISHES
- SUGAR-COATED ORANGE SLICES
- SPARKLING CHERRIES
Rack of Lamb with Herb and Mustard Crust
By LRay
Season the racks of lamb with salt and pepper
- 2 racks of lamb, each with 8 ribs, Frenched (about 2 1/2 lb. total)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
Grit Casserole
By LRay
Add grits to boiling water and salt mixture while stirring
- 4 Cups Boiling Water
- 2 Tablespoons Salt
- 1 Cup Grits
- 1 Stick Butter
- 2 Eggs (well beaten)
- 2 Cups Grated Cheese
- 1 Cup Chopped Green Chilies
Maple and Whiskey Pudding with Benton’s Bacon Crumble and Whipped Cream
By LRay
The Local Palate, October 2013
- For Bacon crumble:
- 1 pound butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 cups maple syrup
- 1 quart cream
- 3 tablespoons Tennessee whiskey
- Pinch kosher salt
- Fresh whipped cream
- Bacon crumble (recipe below)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons pecans
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons rendered Benton’s bacon fat
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Salted-Caramel Whoopie Pies
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, December 2015/January 2016, page 108
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of coarse salt
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups Basic Buttercream
- 3/4 teaspoon pink rock salt, such as Himalayan
- 2 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar
Individual Chicken Potpies
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, Jan/Feb 2014, page 56
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1 package (about 1 pound) frozen puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion, diced (1 cup)
- 1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (1/3 cup)
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced (1/3 cup)
- 1 small Yukon Gold potato, scrubbed and cut into a 1/2-inch dice
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup packed coarsely chopped collard-green leaves (2 ounces)
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Uncle Jack's Mac-and-Cheese
By LRay
Southern Living, January 2015, page 103
- 1 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups (16 oz.) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- Vegetable cooking spray
Menudo
By LRay
Recipe found in Big Spring Herald, Wednesday, January 14, 1987 under the title Breakfast of Championis: Menudo is ...
- 6 6 6 Pounds Tripe
- 2 2 2 Pig's Feet
- 1 1 1 Bay leaf
- 1 2 1 2 1 or 2 Small, Dried Red Peppers
- 1/4 1/4 to Cup Chili Powder, or to taste
- 1 1 1 Teaspoon Chopped Cilantro
- 4 4 4 Cloves Garlic
- 1 1 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 2 2 2 Onions, Chopped
- 2 2 2 Cans Golden Hominy
- to and Pepper to taste
- 2 2 2 Teaspoons Chopped Oregano
- Chopped onions, for serving
- Lemon or Lime Wedges, for serving