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Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat
- 1 C. onion, chopped
- 1/4 C. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 C. Dr.Pepper
- 1 can tomatoes
- 1/2 C. orange juice
- 1/4 C. cider vinegar
- 1/2 C. honey
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
- salt
New Orleans Poached Oysters in Pernod Cream and Fried Spinach
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Preheat the oven to 250°F
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 8 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed, and patted dry
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, in all
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, in all
- l/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup (packed) chopped fennel, leaves and bulb
- 1 teaspoon white pepper, in all
- 1/2 cup Pernod
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 24 large freshly shucked oysters, with their liquor
- 2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
- 4 fresh fennel sprigs
Coconut Crepe Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Make the crepe batter: In a blender, combine all of the crepe ingredients and blend until smooth
- For the Crepes:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 4 eggs, plus 4 yolks
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- For the Filling:
- One 14-ounce can coconut cream
- 2 cups mascarpone
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- For the Garnish:
- Confectioners' sugar
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Lemon zest
Black Bean and Corn Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Combine all ingredients in a bowl
- 1 can, 14 ounces, black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce, just eyeball the amount (recommended: Tabasco)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, eyeball it
- Salt and pepper
Depression-Era Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
These cakes were created during the Great Depression, when eggs, milk and butter were very hard to come by
- 1 1/2 Cups flour (all-purpose)
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa (unsweetened)
- 1 Cup white sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. white vinegar
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 5 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 Cup water
Raspberry Coulis
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
INSTRUCTIONS Place a small plate in the freezer (you will need it to check the sauce consistency)
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen raspberries, thawed (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch fine salt
Pressure Cooker Mexicali Rice
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
DIRECTIONS: Garnish: 1/3 cup packed, chopped cilantro Heat the butter in the pressure cooker and sauté onions and...
- 1 Each 1 Each can fat-free chicken broth about 14 1/2
- ounces
- 1/3 Cup cold water
- 2 tables butter
- 1/2 Cup chopped onions
- 1/2 Tsp. turmeric
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 cup long grain white rice
- 1/2 Cup bottled salsa
- 1 Medium chopped tomato
- salt and pepper to taste
Navy Beans and Greens with Bacon and Garlic
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small head of garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, undrained
- 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 lemon
Oktoberfest Apple and Kraut Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Brown kielbasa in butter in a 1 1/2 quart Dutch oven
- 1 2 lb. Polish kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut into 4-inch lengths
- 1 tsp. butter or margarine
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 2 16 oz. cans sauerkraut
- 1 C. apple juice
- 2 medium apples, cut into wedges
- 4-6 medium potatoes, cut in half
- Salt and pepper
Harvest Vegetable Bake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Butter a 3-quart casserole or baking dish
- 1 rutabaga, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds, about 3 to 4 cups diced
- 6 carrots, peeled, about 2 cups diced
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 4 to 6 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, about 3 to 4 cups diced
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Grating of nutmeg, or about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup mild Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs