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1-1/2 cups self-rising flour 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans are good) Melt butter; add nuts, sugar and flour. Mix well. Press mixture into a pizza pan that has been sprayed with Read More …
Source: John Rupp, chef at Aurora Restaurant in Chapel Hill, NC 1 quart fresh strawberries, capped and washed 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup lemon juice 6 ounces dry champagne 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Process Read More …
2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons onions, very finely minced 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 dash hot Read More …
Source: Dixie Crossroads – Daytona Beach, Florida 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons liquid butter blend 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup whole corn, drained Heat oil Read More …
Champagne Salad served at Lohmann’s Steak House in Menomonee Falls, WI, contains no champagne but has lots of fruit. The molded salad is made with cream cheese and gelatin. 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Read More …
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup dates, chopped 1 cup celery, finely diced 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1 cup Lazarus Chicken Salad Dressing Boiled Dressing, recipe follows Mayonnaise, recipe follows Lightly toss the Read More …
3/4 cup rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes 1 pound diced grilled chicken 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts 5 tablespoons diced red onion 3/4 cup diced celery Salt, pepper to taste 1-1/8 cups mayonnaise 1/3 teaspoon yellow mustard Rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes in hot Read More …
Source: Litton’s Restaurant, Fountain City 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon mustard 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 cups well-drained sweet pickle relish 1 cup chopped celery 3 cups diced cooked chicken breast Combine ingredients. Read More …
Source: Coconut Willie’s – Gulf Shores, Alabama 4 large ribs of celery, chopped 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped 1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Lawry’s seasoned salt Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper, to taste Celery salt, Read More …
3 cups frozen black-eyed peas 3/4 cup long-grain rice 2 slices thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped 1/2 large Vidalia onion, chopped 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/3 cup chopped pimientos, drained 1/2 Read More …
Source: Portabella’s Pantry – Alpharetta, Georgia Shrimp Salad 4 cups chopped, cooked shrimp (or about 1-1/2 pounds raw unpeeled shrimp boiled 2-3 minutes, peeled and chopped) 1 avocado, diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2/3 cup mayonnaise Salt and Read More …
Salad Olivier was invented and served for the first time at the Winter Palace to Tsar Nicholas II by his French chef, Monsieur Oliver. Unlike his royal employer, the chef escaped from Russia after the Revolution and prospered as proprietor Read More …
6 cups cooked long-grain wild rice 1/2 cup roughly chopped dates (pits removed) 1 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced green onions 1 cup vinaigrette dressing (from following recipe or purchased) 1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans Mix together the rice, Read More …
2-1/2 cups mayonnaise 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 2 tart red apples (unpeeled), cored and diced 1/2 small Spanish onion, diced to Read More …
Source: Aunt Pittypat’s Pantry – Glendale, Arizona 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 large box raspberry gelatin 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce 2 cups chopped walnuts 2 cups Read More …
Salad 1 pound bow tie pasta 1 small bag baby carrots 1 pound fresh or frozen peas 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano 1/2 cup fresh minced flat leaf parsley Louis Read More …
Source: Byerly’s 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon tarragon 3 cups cooked cubed chicken 3 cups cooked wild rice 1/3 cup finely sliced green onions 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts (drained) 1/2 Read More …
3 to 4 pounds medium-size red potatoes, washed, skin left on Vegetable oil to coat potatoes Salt to taste 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced 1/2 medium onion, diced 2 ribs celery, Read More …
3 pound Irish potatoes (peeled, diced and boiled) 6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and diced) 1 cup finely chopped green onions 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup yellow mustard Into a large bowl, place potatoes, eggs, green Read More …
Source: Krishnarpan Restaurant, Dwarika’s Hotel, Katmandu Yield: 4 portions 1 pound potatoes, peeled, cubed 3 ounces sesame seeds 4 large hot green chiles 2 garlic cloves 1 (1-inch long) piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced Juice of Read More …
Source: The Luchow book published in 1952 1 pound (3 medium) potatoes 6 slices bacon, diced 1 medium size onion, diced 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup stock or bouillon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 Read More …
Source: Chef Bill Kruger, Picket Fence, Phoenix, Arizona 3 cups flour 1/2 cup shortening 2 pinches salt 1-1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup fresh spinach 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup marinated artichokes Read More …
Source: The Pink House, Claremore, Oklahoma Pastry Quiche Shell 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter-flavored Crisco shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water Filling 6 eggs 1/2 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise 1 cup milk 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch 2 cups Read More …
1 pie shell 1 box frozen spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out 4 ounces sliced mushrooms 1/2 medium onion diced 2 tablespoons oil 3 eggs 1 cup cream Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste 1 cup grated asiago or parmesan Read More …
Source: Amy Ruth’s Home-Style Southern Cuisine, New York, NY 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk Topping 1/3 stick margarine Read More …
Source: Executive Chef Brandon Miller, Stokes Adobe, Monterey, California Yield: 1 gallon 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup sherry vinegar 1 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 pod star anise 2 bay leaves 1 whole clove 1 tablespoon whole coriander 1 Read More …
At Lasher’s, the meatloaf is served with a veal demiglace. You can purchase demiglace from well-stocked supermarkets or make a gravy to serve with this, if you desire. Source: Ray Lasher, owner, Lasher’s Restaurant – Long Beach, California 1 small Read More …
This recipe is from the Lobster Club Restaurant in New York City. If you use dried herbs, the ratio is 3 fresh to 1 dried. 3/4 pound bacon, finely chopped 4 large leeks (white part only), finely chopped 3 red Read More …
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 green onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons grated carrot 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Read More …
Source: El Torito Restaurant Executive Chef Pepe Lopez 8 ounces ground pork 8 ounces ground beef 2 ounces diced yellow onions 1 ounce bread crumbs 1 egg 2 cloves fresh chopped garlic 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint 1/2 teaspoon fresh Read More …
12 ounces ground beef and 4 ounces ground pork or 1 pound ground beef 4 ounces Parmesan cheese 1 egg (lightly beaten) 1 cup bread crumbs 1 salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 cup minced onion Read More …
Source: Chef Mark Tarbell – Tarbell’s, Phoenix, Arizona 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, freshly grated 1/4 pound ground veal 1/4 pound ground pork or pork sausage 2-1/2 white onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup organic, whole-wheat bread crumbs 1 tablespoon kosher salt, Read More …
Source: Michael Jordan’s Restaurant, Chicago 1/4 cup garlic powder 1/4 cup onion powder 1/4 cup gumbo file powder 1/4 cup powdered cumin 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup chili powder 3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning 2 tablespoons dried basil 2 tablespoons Read More …
Source: Chef Eugene Jarzab, Jr. – Rustler’s Rooste, Phoenix, Arizona 2 pounds barbecue spice 1 cup lemon pepper 1/2 pound brown sugar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 cup granulated garlic 1/2 cup granulated onion 1 tablespoon salt Combine all ingredients. Read More …
Source: Zinfandel – Chicago, Illinois 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon chile powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon pepper 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika Makes 1/2 cup, enough for Read More …
Nopales are healthy. One cup contains 60 calories and plenty of vitamin C Source: Chef Jorge Gonzales, Such as Life Restaurant, Phoenix, Arizona 2 cups nopales, scraped, washed and cut into strips 1 cup ground chorizo sausage 1 tablespoon olive Read More …
Source: by Chef Mickey Vernon, Painted Lady, Norfolk, Virginia Oil, for frying Wonton wrappers Mascarpone cheese (50/50 mix with whipping cream) Whipped cream (50/50 mix with mascarpone cheese) Berries, your choice 2 tablespoons buttermilk 2 cupss heavy whipping cream Powdered Read More …
Source: Chef: Warren DeVeuve, Hole in the Wall Restaurant, The Pointe Tapatio, Phoenix, Arizona 1 large red pepper 1 large green pepper 1 large red onion 1 medium zucchini 6 cherry tomatoes 6 medium mushrooms 8 ounces swordfish 8 ounces Read More …
Janos is a well-known restaurant in Tucson, Arizona. Source: Janos Wilder 9 yellow corn tortillas, fried 3 portobello mushrooms, medium diced and sauteed 1-1/2 cup diced tomato 1 cup diced scallions 2 cups grated yellow cheddar cheese 1-1/2 cups Red Read More …
Source: La Fogata Restaurant, San Antonio, Texas Yield: 6 servings 1/4 pound tomatillos, quartered 1/2 cup water 1 whole clove garlic 2 serrano chiles 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed Chicken stock, if needed Read More …
Source: Las Manitas, Austin, Texas Chicken Filling 1 whole frying chicken, giblets and excess fat removed 1/2 medium onion, peeled and sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced Read More …
Source: Chef Jeff Smedstad – Los Sombreros, Phoenix, Arizona 1-1/2 pounds masa 1/2 pound lard 2 cups fresh corn 1 cup jack cheese, grated 1 cup poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and diced 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons Read More …
A large four tortilla filled with marinated and mesquite-grilled steak fajita meat. Build your own burrito by adding lettuce, diced tomatoes, Pico de Gallo, Monterey jack and aged sharp cheddar cheeses, sour cream, guacamole, queso, beans, Mexican rice, salsa, sauteed Read More …
Source: El Cholo Makes 12 (8 ounce) tamales. 24 ears yellow corn 8 ounces cornmeal 4 ounces shortening 4 ounces butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half or cream 1 teaspoon salt 12 (1 ounce) strips Cheddar cheese 1 Read More …
Refried Beans 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans 1/2 medium white onion, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 clove garlic, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Rancheros Sauce 1 (28 Read More …
Source: Chef Jessie Gonzales, Aunt Chilada’s – Phoenix, Arizona For tamale 5 pounds masa 2 (27 ounce) cans creamed corn 3/4 gallon lard 12 ounce water 12 tablespoons salt Corn husks Cheese for topping For filling 5 pounds long green Read More …
Source: Sacramento, California – Nina’s Courtyard 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped 2 red peppers, diced 1 cup red wine vinegar 1-1/2 cups apple cider vinegar 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Read More …
Source: Chef James Devine, Jetz Americana, Phoenix, Arizona 1 package phyllo dough 1 wheel brie 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 package frozen raspberries 1/2 cup red wine 1 tablespoon chipotle chiles, pureed Sugar, to taste Place raspberries in Read More …
You can use more or less sugar, depending on the acidity of the tomatillos. Source: La Olla Restaurant & Bar, Oaxaca, Mexico 6 servings 2 cups water 1-1/4 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, halved, seeded 1/3 cup Read More …