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Shaker Lemon Pie with Vodka Pie Crust
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Instructions 1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 double-crust pie dough (Dad uses this Vodka Pie Crust Recipe )
- 3 large lemons, sliced THIN and seeded (see technique below)
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Asian Springtime Salmon Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Mix all of the ingredients together (except the salad ingredients)
- Salad:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (make sure you buy a nice strong Asian variety- some sesame oils are too mild)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon light sesame seeds
- 2 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded
- 2 large yellow bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded
- 2 large orange bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 ounces feta cheese, diced (about 1 1/2 cups), plus 2 ounces coarsely crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup mixed olives
- 1 1/2 4.5-ounce bag spring mixed greens
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil, divided
- 1/4 cup walnut oil (amount acutally used will vary)
Chicken In Vinegar
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: Mince the shallots
- 2 large shallots
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 fryer, cut up and skinned
- 1 T oil
- 3 T red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 t dried tarragon
- 1/4 t salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 T butter
Walleye Enchiladas
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
I resist the temptation to saute the onion and peppers beforehand, as I like their slightly crunchy texture in the ...
- 2 lbs. walleye fillets, steam cooked, broken up, and cooled
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1 small can diced green chiles
- 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 12-15 flour tortillas
- 1 28-oz. can mild enchilada sauce
- Grated cheddar cheese
Beet Chocolate Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Don't be turned off by the beets! You won't taste them at all, and they make the cake very moist
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 oz.) whole or quartered beets (not pickled), drained (reserve liquid)
- 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup juice from beets
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Boston Market Squash Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Prepare Jiffy Mix as directed, set aside to cool
- 4 1/2 C. Zucchini (diced)
- 4 1/2 C. Yellow Squash (diced)
- 1 1/2 C. Yellow Onion (chopped)
- 1 Box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (prepare as directed on
- box)
- 1 1/2 Stick of Butter
- 8 oz. American Processed Cheese (diced, use a store brand not Velveta)
- 3 Cubes of Chicken Bouillon
- 1 tsp. Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Thyme
- 1 Tbsp. Parsley (chopped
Beef Wellington
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
About 2 hours before serving: 1
- 1 (6 lb.) whole beef tenderloin roast
- butter
- 1 (17 1/4 oz.) pkg. frozen puff pastry
- 1 med. sized onion, minced
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 tbsp. red wine
- 1/2 lb. goose or duck, liver pate or 17 oz. can liver pate
- 1 egg, separated
- 2 tsp. milk
- Bordelaise Sauce (follows)
- Parsley for garnish
Frozen Cranberry Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In a blender or food processor, coarsely grind the cranberries
- 1 pkg. fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) mini marshmallows
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Vodka Pie Crust
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Mixing Add flour, sugar, and salt to the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, and pulse a few t...
- 15 oz. all-purpose flour (3 cups)
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
- 6 oz. unsalted butter (12 Tbsp.), chilled or even frozen, cut into pieces
- 4.5 oz. lard (1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp.), frozen, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup vodka, well chilled
- 1/4 cup water, well chilled
Pineapple Whip
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Serves: 4-6 A creamy, fruit-based soft serve dessert!
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 cup almond milk, or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for authentic sweetness)