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Bacon Bread
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels
- 12 bacon strips, diced
- 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
Southern Fried Fish
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Mix the hot sauce and milk in a zip-seal bag or bowl
- Fish fillets or pan-dressed fish
- 1 bottle Louisiana hot sauce
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup yellow corn meal
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking oil
Sous Vide Tuscan Rib Eye Steaks
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Sous vide is the perfect way to cook steak, not to mention the delicious bacon-fat potatoes and sweet red onions th...
- POTATOES:
- 1/4 cup rendered bacon fat
- 4 sprigs thyme
- kosher salt as needed to season
- 3/4 pound fingerling potatoes, washed
- ONIONS:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup sliced red onions
- STEAKS:
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground fennel
- 2 tablespoons chopped anchovies
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 4 (10- to 12-ounce) natural boneless rib eye steaks
Pressure Cooker White Fish and Vegetable Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Place the steamer basket in the pressure cooker
- Omit the nutmeg and turn this steamed meal into a hot fish and vegetable
- salad by serving it over salad greens.
- 1 cup broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 small zucchini, grated
- 4 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 lb cod, halibut, sole or other whitefish
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- freshly grated nutmeg
Mandarin Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Mix all cake ingredients and pour into un-greased glass baking dish and cook at 350 for 30-40 minutes
- Cake:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 can mandarins (300 ml)
- Cream Cheese Icing:
- 1 pkge. cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp. butter softened
- 1 tsp.vanilla
- 2 cups sifted icing sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped peacans (optional)
Ricotta And Cherry Claffouti
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 4 eggs
- 5 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 7 ounces ricotta
- butter for brushing
- 40 cherries, pitted
- confectioners' sugar
Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
- 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cremini mushrooms, halved
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup for topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Celery Gratin
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Cook the celery in boiling salted water until tender and then drain
- 4 c. diced celery
- 2-1/2 Tb. butter
- 2-1/2 Tb. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Dash of pepper
- 1 c. milk
- 1 c. water in which celery was cooked
- 1 c. buttered crumbs
- 1/2 c. grated cheese
Cajun Tomato Pie
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Place the tomato slices on the bottom of the pie shell in one or two layers and sprinkle with the sugar, Cajun ...
- 1 pie shell
- 4 large tomatoes (sliced thickly)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Cajun Seasoning and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup bacon (sliced into 1 inch pieces and cooked)
Fruit Dip
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Beat all ingredients together until well blended
- 1 8-oz. package cream cheese
- 1 small container marshmallow whip
- 1 small container sour cream
- 1 16-oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- zest of one orange