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

Potato Rolls

Potato Rolls Dona Foltz 2 packages yeast dissolved in 1/3 cup warm water. Add sugar to make yeast activate. In large mixer bowl 1 cup scalded milk 3 t salt ¼ cup sugar ¾ cup shortening 2 eggs 1 cup cooked seasoned potatoes 1 cup flour sift until blended add remaining flour about 5 cups … 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