Something old, something new. The twelve days of Christmas. Take me back to when no one counted calories and we thought it was absolutely fine to eat processed food. My mom used to make these for Xmas Eve and serve...
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Every year on Christmas Eve, my friends and neighbors, Lizby and Randy Eustis, travel the streets of Covington in their decorated golf cart delivering Christmas cheer. Their Christmas milk punch packs a punch and definitely spreads joy throughout Covington. Rich,...
Stuffed or Deviled Eggs My cousin, Tish Hellmuth Casey will be remembered for many things. One of her specialties which is expected at all family events from Saints games to birthdays to holiday extravaganzas are her stuffed eggs. Here...
Emily’s, Grandma Foley mini pecan pies My niece Emily loves to bake. We all look forward to family gatherings and Emily’s mini pecan pies. She inherited this recipe from Grandma Foley on the Turner side of the family. We are...
Chicken Liver Pate with Green Peppercorns Silver Palate A Robert family favorite! 6 TBSP butter ½ C minced onion 2 garlic cloves chopped finely 1 tsp thyme ½ C celery tops 10 black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 6 C...
The Robert/Walker/Toca/Hellmuth Christmas Eve celebration is built on the tradition of lots of wonderful appetizers that are served during an extended cocktail hour as the kids run wild and pray for the call to open presents. My cousin Lisa Hellmuth...
Ingredients: 3–4 ounces bacon, cut into small strips Cooking oil 2.5-3 lb frying chicken ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper ¼ cup cognac 3 cups red wine preferably Burgundy 1–2 cups beef stock 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cloves garlic...
Horseradish Cream INGREDIENTS 4 oz cream cheese 4 TBS fresh grated horseradish root OR prepared horseradish sauce to taste 2 sprigs fresh dill 7 (or more) TBS heavy cream 1/8 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Blend everything in a food processor. Add...
From Baker’s Royale Makes approximately eight 3 1/2 oz servings Ingredients: Caramel Mousse: 1 cup cold heavy cream 2 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup plus caramel (recipe follows) Caramel Sauce: ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter...
These are my all time favorite chocolate cookies from my friend and neighbor, Carol Lapari. Great for gift giving. Stay fresh for a while so you can keep them around to satisfy your chocolate cravings! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups bittersweet...
Adapted from Bon Appétit, December 1996, Serves 8 Ingredients: Soup ¼ cup (½ stick) butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 3, 14.5 ounce cans low-salt chicken broth 4 cups, 1-inch pieces peeled butternut squash (about...
Ingredients • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms • ½ tsp minced garlic • 1 bag fresh spinach, stems removed, lightly steam until wilted • Red, yellow orange peppers, sliced into strips and sautéed • Sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped •...