Recipe: Clafouti Aux Pruneaux

“The French always soak their fruits in rum before starting this recipe, and believe me, it makes it a lot better.” Yvette (Roach) says. Ingredients: 1 lb. plums (or peaches, cherries, apples, etc.) 1 1/4 c. milk 4 eggs 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 c. flour...

Recipe: Yvette’s Beef Soup

“The meaty soup bones from Ranch Foods Direct are what makes this soup so delicious.” Yvette (Roach) says. Ingredients: 1-2 Callicrate Beef soup bones salt and pepper to taste about 5 carrots, peeled, cut in cubes 4 branches of celery, cut into cubes 1 big...

Recipe: Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise has a lighter flavor and texture than commercial varieties. Plan on making it when you need it as it will only keep a few days in the refrigerator. Ingredients: 3 egg yoks 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground mustard 1 T. cider...

Recipe: Compound Butters

Compound butters are a delicious accompaniment to grilled steaks or on fresh baked rolls or biscuits. Ingredients: 1 lb. butter 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. fresh chives 1 T. fresh thyme 1 T. fresh sage 1 T. fresh rosemary Directions: Cut the butter into small...

Recipe: Poached Salmon

Here’s a wonderful dish just perfect for Mother’s Day! Ingredients: 3 qt. water 1/4 c. kosher salt 2 T. white vinegar 8 whole black peppercorns 2 large fresh thyme sprigs 2 whole cloves 1 large bay leaf 1-1/2 tsp. coriander seeds 4 8 oz. 1 inch thick,...

Recipe: Corned Beef (Baked Variation)

Ingredients: 3 lbs. corned beef 10 whole garlic cloves 1/4 c. Mady’s Honey Mustard 2 tsp. brown sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay corned beef, fat side up, on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Insert the cloves on the top slab of corned...