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Buttermilk Waffles with Homemade Strawberry Sauce
By Odile
Powdered sugar, for topping Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with a hand mixer until stiff peaks appear
- Strawberry Sauce:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- Pinch cream of tartar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon, melted
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
By Odile
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup good mayonnaise, plus more for the bread
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 cup small-diced celery (2 stalks)
- 8 to 10 slices health or seven-grain bread
- 1 package mesclun salad mix
Neelys Hurricane
By Odile
Fill the hurricane glasses with ice
- Ice cubes
- 2 ounces light rum
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 2 ounces passion fruit juice
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon grenadine
- 1 orange, sliced into wheels, for garnish
Chocolate Angel Food Cake and Raspberry Parfait
By Odile
Drizzle cake cubes with framboise and toss to combine
- 1 store bought chocolate angel food cake, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup framboise
- 1 cup very cold heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons best-quality cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- Grated bittersweet chocolate
Brie en Croute
By Odile
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (package comes with 2 sheets)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 small (8-ounce) wheel Brie
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 2 eggs, beaten
Eggs en Cocotte
By Odile
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
- 12 eggs, preferably organic
- Gray salt or course sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Baked Caprese Salad
By Odile
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 loaf baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1 1/4 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, stemmed
Baked Garlic Cheese Grits
By Odile
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups regular grits
- 3 (6-ounce) rolls cheese with garlic, or any garlic-cheddar spread, diced (recommended: Kraft)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
By Odile
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 cups dried bread crumbs, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 8 ounces ground turkey or chicken, preferably dark meat
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 8 ounces small pasta, such as pennette, shells, or elbows
- 2 cups grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 cups chopped broccoli, blanched,* see Cook's Note
- 1 pound asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, blanched
Fried Sweet Potato Chips
By Odile
In a large sauce pan, heat oil to 350 degrees F
- House Seasoning:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 large sweet potatoes, washed
- House Seasoning, recipe follows or sugar, to taste
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder