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Brasied Beef Shank

Brasied Beef Shank

This is a variation on a classical Osso Bucco preparation, using beef instead of veal. Risotto or a Savory Bread Pudding would be wonderful accompaniments to this. I have adapted this recipe to serve 4. Veal shanks for Osso Bucco cost $18.99 per pound. Beef 

Chicken Stew with White Wine

Chicken Stew with White Wine

Rich. Savory. Succulent. These are just a few of the words that describe White Wine Chicken Stew. The chicken is braised to a wonderful juiciness and the potatoes are cooked to tender fluffiness. Oh, and there’s bacon. Obviously! It can’t be indulgent without bacon, and 

<strong>Dreamy Chicken Francese</strong>

Dreamy Chicken Francese

Sounds fancy but really it’s pretty simple.  It just means Chicken Cooked in a French Style.  Sometimes this recipe calls for the chicken to be pounded thin but this recipe did not.  And I liked the fact that the chicken was plump which provided for 

<strong>Crawfish Boulettes(Balls)</strong>

Crawfish Boulettes(Balls)

Yield: About 2 1/2 dozen Ingredients DIRECTIONS Combine the onions, bell peppers, celery, crawfish, and bread in a bowl and toss thoroughly. Finely chop this mixture in a food processor by pulsing the motor on and off several times. Do not puree.  Transfer the mixture 

<strong>Waldorf Salad With Curried Peanuts And Coconut</strong>

Waldorf Salad With Curried Peanuts And Coconut

This sweet-savory side dish shies away from the typical flavors that come with Thanksgiving dinner. Our Waldorf salad recipe has super crisp flavors—perfect for taking a break from all the heavy stuff. MAKES:5 1/2 CUPS TOTAL TIME:20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS 1.Sauté peanuts and curry powder 

<strong>Glazed Corned Beef and Cabbage</strong>

Glazed Corned Beef and Cabbage

This tender meat is topped with a simple, tangy glaze that is so tasty. Leftovers make excellent Reuben sandwiches. TOTAL TIME: Prep: 3-1/2 hours Bake: 25 min. + standing. YIELD: 8  Ingredients Glaze: Directions Place corned beef and contents of seasoning packet + 1/3 cup 

Best Carrot Cake Ever

Best Carrot Cake Ever

The best carrot cake recipe that’s moist and flavorful and makes a large quantity. Frost with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Prep Time: 20 mins  Cook Time: 45 mins. Additional Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins. Servings: 16. Yield: 2 

Rum (Or Bourbon) Balls

Rum (Or Bourbon) Balls

And they are so tasty with a little, not much, but just enough rum to make these little darings sing. So if you need to make and take something to a party, these little beauties are always a hit. Of course you can always substitute Bourbon 

<strong>Croquettes with Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese</strong>

Croquettes with Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese

And so easy to make, which is a plus when you need to make a lot of them for an event party or whatever. The combination of a savory cheesy inside with Serrano ham and with a crunch on the outside is a  fantastic combination. They 

Paper Pork Butt

Paper Pork Butt

For the purists out there who may scoff at this recipe I understand. You just can’t beat a slow-cooked pork butt from a Wood-Fired spit. But for those of us who don’t have a pit nor the time to tend to pit for 10 to