Tomato Pie

Source: Taste of the Ozarks, www.ky3.com Serves 8 generous “pie slice” sized servings This dish does NOT re-heat well, so please prepare it as close to time as possible. 1 9-inch pie crust (par baked as per directions below) 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 3 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped and divided 3 tomatoes, red ripe, … Read more

Round Steak Smothered in Brown Gravy, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Onions

Source: Passionate Vegetarian, Crescent Dragonwagon Serves 6 or 4 very hearty portions Note: The roux for this recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days. The roux takes about 45 – 75 minutes to prepare and cannot be hurried. 1 tablespoon butter Cooking spray 2 medium onions, sliced vertically into … Read more

New Potatoes with Three-Cheese Fondue

Source: www.epicurious.com Makes about 80 potato pieces for dipping Three-Cheese Fondue   2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces) 1/2 cup (packed) grated Gruyère cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1/4 teaspoon … Read more

Sausage and Cream Cheese Fillo Cups

Source: Taste of the Ozarks, www.ky3.com Makes 30 mini-fillo cups 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 12 ounces good sausage meat, your choice (please do not use maple-syrup sausage) 4 tablespoons green onions, minced 4 tablespoons parsley, minced 1 dash salt and white pepper, to taste 2 packages frozen fillo cups  1. In a medium … Read more

Creamy Garlic Soup with White Wine and Tiny Garlic Croutons

Source: Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread, Crescent Dragonwagon Makes about 6 cups. “No substitutions work. Make it just once in your life if you must, but make it right or don’t make it at all.” Crescent Dragonwagon ½ cup (1 stick) butter 4 whole heads of garlic, cloves separated and peeled Tiny Garlic Croutons … Read more

Apple Pie

Apple Pie From allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup water 8 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to taste DIRECTIONS Melt butter in a … Read more

Hummus

Bryan’s Hummus This is the result of Laura’s love of hummus while expecting. I combined about 5 recipes in an attempt to mimic the hummus served at a local mideastern restaurant. Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas / garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained) OR freshly cooked beans (see note) 2 or more cloves fresh garlic (or more … Read more

Grilled Hot Wings

Source: Yahoo GOSM group Rating: Great wings! Start with 15 meaty wings. Seperate the two large sections, cut off and discard the tips. Brine wings with 1 qt. of water, 3/4 cup of kosher salt and 3/4 cup of sugar for 1 1/2 hours in the refrigerator. This will make the skin crisp up while … Read more

Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding From Alzina Pierce of the Bon Ton Restaurant Sent to Laura by Dianne, who says the recipe comes from her mother who used to own a cafe in New Orleans. This is supposed to be the favorite bread pudding for locals and visitors alike. Bread Pudding 1 loaf French bread 1 quart milk … Read more