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Pesto Polenta Lasagna
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 1 (18 ounce) package polenta, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1/2 (24 ounce) jar bottled marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Halibut Something
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
d.Spray large sheet of aluminum foil with Pam
- 1 lb. halibut
- 1 tbsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sm. onion
- 6 slices lemon
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 oz. feta cheese
Pressure Cooker Poached Peaches
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
DIRECTIONS: Plunge the peaches into boiling water for a minute
- 8 Each 8 Each peaches
- 13/16 Pint white wine
- 1 Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 8 Each 8 Each fresh mint leaves
Apple Pie With Cheddar Crust
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
To make the pastry, combine flour, salt, butter and cheese in a food processor
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut in cubes
- 1 cup white cheddar, shredded
- 6 to 8 tbsp cold water
- 10 cups sliced cored, peeled mixed apples
- (about 6 to 7 large apples such as Honeycrisp, Gala, McIntosh and Pink Lady)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 3 tbsp tapioca flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp milk
Smoked Chicken Quarters
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Recommended wood: Orange, Pecan How to brine the chicken quarters (optional) Use a 1 gallon container like a tea ...
- chicken quarters
Béchamel Sauce - large quantity
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
A béchamel sauce is one of the four “mother” sauces in the traditional French cooking repertoire
- 1 gallon 1/2 and 1/2 (or whole milk which is traditional)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup butter
- Salt to taste
- White pepper to taste
Cream of Cucumber Soup
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: Sauté the onions and cucumber in butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped or, use English Cucumbers
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 quarts hot beef, chicken or Imperial Broth
- 2 cups hot half-and-half
- 1 cup whipping cream
- chives, chopped
- salt and pepper
Greek Honey Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pressure Cooker Potatoes and Carrots Au Gratin
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
DIRECTIONS: In a 4- to 6-quart pressure cooker place the potatoes
- 3 Cup potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4-inch
- slices (4 medium)
- 2 Cup carrots thinly sliced
- 1 Cup red sweet pepper cut into 1/4-inch wide
- strips (1 medium) 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 Cup water
- 1 Tblsp cooking oil
- 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/2 Cup sliced green onions (4)
- 1/2 Cup dairy sour cream
- 1/2 Each 1/2 Each of an 8-ounce container soft-style cream
- cheese
- 3 Tblsp milk
- paprika
Corn Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Instructions Heat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1 pound bacon
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 pounds fresh corn (or frozen corn, thawed)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley