Kai's "Old-Fashioned" Recipe Thread

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Originally posted by Jolie Rouge
Hey, Jaybird, You think you gonna make it down to the Mardi Gras ?

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Jolie>>>
No.
~pouts~
Dadeadbeathubby and dadeadbeatmommy aren't big NO fans. I may NEVER get dahubby down there again, at least to the French Quarter. He didn't like it very much. Sarah, on the other hand, LOVED it when she came down for a few days and met us.

Won't make it down for the Super Bowl either to watch the Rams beat the Steelers.

BUT, I can get him down that way again, if I bribe him with REALLY good fishing. Or was thinking maybe I'd surprise Sarah and she & I would come down on a Fri or Sat, stay til Wed. (HAVE to see the Lost Bayou Boys at the Old Opera House don't you know?) Oh!!! Sarah got an email from the fiddle player in that band. He's from BR too and their cd is finally out! Lives on Broadway or Broad Street or Broadmore. They're really very good, if you're ever on Bourbon Street, check them out at the Opera House (not on Mondays)

HOW'S THAT baby doing and where's the Xmas pictures???

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Originally posted by the fugative
:D :D :D :D :D
YUP
:D :D :D :D :D
:p :p :p :p :p

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~grins big time~

I did it on purpose. Yes I did. I intentionally said that. Really. I really did.
;)

Hot dogs are really pretty gross. Seriously.

I ate a weinie once. I -
Sh*t. I can't do it. I can't go there. Even if it is a totally TRUE story. Nope can't. I'm bad, but nope nope nope.
;)

Spoonbread

1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon butter

Place milk and water in saucepan.
Add cornmeal and salt.
Cook 5 minutes.
Add beaten egg yolks, baking powder, butter, and stiffly beaten egg whites.
Pour in greased casserole and bake in 425-degree oven for 40 minutes.

SERVES 6

CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE

Grits are a southern food; they're derived from corn, and yet their sturdy texture and mild flavor are entirely different from that of cornmeal. This casserole will serve as an excellent breakfast or brunch entree, but it's also delicious paired with a meat entree at supper. Note that you can substitute cheddar cheese for the Gruyere, but the character of the dish will be entirely different.

1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup butter
4 oz Gruyere cheese
1/8 tsp paprika
3 eggs, beaten, at room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook grits according to package directions.
Add butter, cheese, and paprika; stir until butter and cheese are melted.
Let cool (this step can be done 2 hours before serving).

Combine eggs and milk; blend into grits.
Pour mixture into buttered 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika; dot with a little more butter.
Bake uncovered 1 hour.

Serves 4-6.

:eek:

quote~~ JayBird
~grins big time~
I ate a weinie once. I -
Sh*t. I can't do it.


:eek:

Really?

;) :p :D ;) :p :D

SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

You've probably had potato rolls; but you may never have experienced the unique flavor of a sweet potato blended into bread. These biscuits
are easy to make and are a lovely color.

1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
1/4 to 1/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.

Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt; cut in shortening
with a pastry blender or fork, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Stir in sweet potato and milk, mixing just until all dry ingredients
are moistened.

Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls onto baking sheet; or, roll out
1/2-inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until light brown.

Makes six to eight.


DREAMY BREAD PUDDING

This bread pudding is an easy, incredibly good dessert when you've got
company coming. Best of all, it goes well with just about any meal.

16 oz half and half
8 oz whipping cream
8 eggs
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
4-1/2 slices white bread
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp raisins

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine half and half, cream, eggs, 1-1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla; mix well.
Arrange bread on the bottom of 10-inch x 12-inch baking pan.
Pour cream mixture over bread.

Mix cinnamon with 1 tsp sugar and sprinkle over; distribute raisins
evenly on top.
Cover with foil.

Place pan in a larger pan; fill with hot water halfway up sides of
smaller pan.
Bake 75-90 minutes.

Serves 12.


GRAHAM CRACKER COOKIES

These cookies are much like nut-brittle candy. You can make a batch
and send it in bags with family members as a snack or school dessert.

24 graham crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 15-inch by 10-inch baking pan or line with aluminum foil.
Spread graham crackers evenly in pan.

In a medium saucepan, bring brown sugar and butter to a rolling boil;
boil 1-1/2 minutes.
Stir in nuts.
Pour mixture over crackers and spread evenly.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes.
Top will be bubbly.
Cut while warm.
Store in an airtight bag.

Serves 12

Hey fugative will you make me a birthday cake today??? Today is my 21st birthday!!! You have such good recipies!!:D:D

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Originally posted by the fugative
:eek:

quote~~ JayBird
~grins big time~
I ate a weinie once. I -
Sh*t. I can't do it.

:eek:

Really?

;) :p :D ;) :p :D

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~peeks out over the big pile she's gotten herself into, wipes her face and smiles sheepishly~
I SWEAR I didn't do that. YOU set me up. You bad. You good, but you baaaaaaaaaad!

TOTALLY taken out of context. Amazing what you can do with a little snip here, a little snip there on a conversation!
:p

HEY. My headache's almost gone. Weinie talk does that I guess. :rolleyes:

;) for Magiman19


Tomato Soup Cake


1 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 can tomato soup
1 scant teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped dates



cream butter and add sugar. Sift dry ingrediants. Add soda to soup. Add dry ingrediants and liquid alternately to first mixture. Bake 45 minutes in moderate oven.


Frosting


Mix 1 package cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar & 1 teaspoon vanilla, stir until creamy.



:D ;) :p ;) :D :p

Your fiddle player must live on Broadmore Ave. !That is not to far from here. Tell "Dadeadbeathubby" - there is soooo much more to NO a & the Mardi Gras than the Quarter. For some REAL FUN we will take him to Mamou LA for the Cajun Mardi Gras ! WOOOEEE ! Dat Be A Good Time Fa' Sure, Cheire'....

Michael has been sick for the last few weeks. He started with a cold, which developed into a sinus infection, which became an ear infection/sinus infecton/bronctis. We spent 3 hours at the ER today having him tested for RSV (Respitory S*** Virus) because he has not been responding to antibiotics. The test was negative. (Praise The Lord.) So know it is a matter of waiting it out. He is not run any fever thru all of this and ontinues to gain at a consistant one ounce per day. (Mighty Mite is now over 18 1/2 pounds!) I have spent over $400 in the past 17 days in Dr. visits and Rx, and that is WITH my deductables and co-pays. Poor baby I just want him to feel better...
I think this needs a seperate thread. :)

Here is your recipe ...
Breakfast Sticky Buns

Sweet Dough:
1 envelope active dry yeast
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup warm water (105-115 F)
1 large egg, well beaten
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup + 1 tsp unsalted butter
1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Topping:
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut in bits
3 Tbsp honey
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Filling:
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Dough:
In bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp honey in the warm water.
Let stand until foamy, 10 minutes.
By hand, beat in remaining honey, the egg, salt, 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup butter, until smooth, 2 minutes.
Stir in remaining flour until soft dough forms.
Knead on floured surface 2 minutes, until smooth.
Form ball.
Butter bowl with 1 tsp butter; put dough in bowl; turn to coat.
Cover with plastic.
Let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until doubled.
Brush 13x9x2-in. baking pan with the melted butter.

Topping:
In saucepan, heat sugar, syrup, butter, stirring until smooth.
Remove from heat; add honey, nuts.
Pour in prepared pan to coat bottom.

Filling:
Punch down dough; on floured surface, roll into 20x12-in. rectangle.
Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar mixture.
Roll up from long side.
Cut into 20 (1-in.) slices.
Arrange slices in pan, evenly spaced.
Cover.
Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Bake 30 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool in pan 1 minute.
Invert platter over pan; turn out buns onto platter.
When lukewarm, pull apart into individual buns.
Seems like a lot of work but - OMG Are They WORTH it !

Fugative : I am going to make that cake for my brother' birthday ! It sound perfect ! Thanks for all your posts ! :)

:o Thank You, But I am in awe of Your Recipies (I must try some) :)