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Homemade Tasso Ham
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Tasso ham is a specialty of Louisiana
- SEASONING:
- 5 pound pork shoulder roast, cut into about 4 to 5 inch long, 1/2 to 1 inch thick slices
- 3 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 4 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Cherry Tomato and Pasta Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions: 1 Cook pasta al dente and drain
- 4 cups cooked pasta, macaroni, screws etc
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 carrot, in matchsticks
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons strawberry jam
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
- Add dressing, mix and serve.
Popeye's Fried Chicken
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl
- 3 cups Self-rising flour
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 3 tbl. Seasoned salt
- 2 tbl. Paprika
- 1 teas. Baking soda
- 1 pk. Italian Salad Dressing Mix Powder
- 1 pk. Onion Soup Mix -- (1 1/2 Ounces)
- 1 pk. Spaghetti sauce mix -- (1/2 Ounce)
- 3 tbl. Sugar
- 3 cups Corn flakes -- crushed
- 2 Eggs -- well beaten
- 1/4 cup Cold water
- 4 lb. Chicken -- cut up
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Rolls: Place ingredients in machine following manufacturer's instructions
- Rolls:
- 1/4 C. butter, melted
- 1/4 C. water
- 1/2 package instant vanilla pudding (1/2 of a 3.4 oz. box)
- 1 C. milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 C. bread flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. yeast
- Filling:
- 1/2 C. butter, softened
- 1 C. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 C. chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 C. raisins (optional)
- Frosting:
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 C. butter, softened
- 1 1/2 C. confectioners sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp. milk
New England Clam Chowder
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir salt pork, celery, onion, and garl...
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 (1 inch) cubes salt pork
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 1 Spanish onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 5 potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 5 cups clam juice
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh clams, shelled and chopped
- 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 10 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish
Rum Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 18 oz package of yellow cake mix
- 4 whole eggs
- 2 tbsp grated lemon peel
- 1 3 oz package of Jello vanilla pudding filling
- 1/2 cup Bacardi dark rum
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup canola cooking oil
- Glaze
- 4 oz butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Bacardi rum
- 1/4 cup water
- dusting powdered sugar
Zucchini Egg Bake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, onion and garlic in butter until tender; set aside
- 3 cups peeled, chopped zucchini
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Best New York Cheesecake - Single and for 60 Servings
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
From the Philadelphia Cheese collection
- 6 Honey Maid Graham crackers, crushed (about 1 cup) (24)
- 3 Tablespoons sugar (12 T = 3/4 cup)
- 3 Tablespoons butter (12 T = 3/4 cup)
- 5 8 oz packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened (20 packages)
- 1 cup sugar (4 cups)
- 3 Tablespoons flour (12 T = 3/4 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (4 T)
- 1 cup sour cream (4 cups)
- 4 eggs (16 eggs)
Pressure Cooker Creole Fish
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
PREPARATIONS Place all ingredients into pressure cooker and stir to mix
- 2 lbs of your favorite mild white fish (haddock, white fish etc.) cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cups of stewed tomatoes with liquids
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- 1 onion diced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Sausage Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preparation: In a large bowl, combine sausage, ground beef, half of the chopped sweet onions, half of the pressed g...
- 1 pound bulk pork breakfast sausage (we used a sage variety)
- 1 pound ground beef (ground chuck recommended for flavor)
- 1/2 large sweet onion, finely chopped, divided use
- 6 medium cloves of garlic, pressed, divided use
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 10 grinds fresh black pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, divided use
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1-3/4 cups beef stock
- 1-3/4 cups chicken stock