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

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