Serves 6 • 2 oz. dried black mushrooms • 5½ Tbs. butter • 4 Tbs. flour • 1 cup hot milk • ½ cup sour cream • salt to taste • pepper to taste • pinch of cayenne pepper • 6 egg yolks • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill weed • 1 small onion, finely chopped • ¼ cup chopped...
Onion and cheese soufflé
Serves 4 to 6 • 6 medium-sized onions (about 1½ lbs.) • 4 Tbs. butter • 4 Tbs. flour • scant ½ cup heavy cream • ½ tsp. salt • white pepper to taste • dash of nutmeg • dash of cayenne pepper • 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese • 4 egg yolks • 5 egg whites • pinch of cream...
SAVORY PASTRY STRIPS WITH AJOWAN SEEDSNAMAKPARA
You can put a bowl of these snacks near the sofa, with a bowl of chutney to be used as a dipping sauce, and you are all set for an evening watching television. Namakparas, a great favorite in our family, are a savory nibbling food flavored with the thyme-like seeds...
Pretzels
Here is a clone of that famous pretzel I can hardly ever resist when we’re doing our “day at the mall” shopping. It took a lot of practice to get comfortable with the twisting of the dough to create the traditional knotted pretzel. But even if they look a little...
Pinwheel Re-Treats
I gave this appetizer this particular name because I like to imagine my special friends, Kate and Maureen (mother and daughter), preparing them at their family lakeside retreat in Innsbrook, Missouri. A few years ago when Kate and Tom Gunn decided to purchase a piece...
Joy’s Glazed Pecans
One of our designers at a store I used to own is responsible for our entire staff falling in love with this treat. Thank you, Joy, for sharing all of your gifts, including this recipe. 2 egg whites1 tablespoon salt8 cups pecans (about 2 pounds)1 ½ cups sugar2...
Kelly’s Tutti Fruity Dip
Tutti frutti is an Italian phrase meaning “all fruits,” and this dip recipe certainly works with any and all fruits. My friend Kelly Garr serves the dip inside the hollowed-out lower half of a pineapple to add a little tropical flair. This recipe fits Kelly’s...
Peppercorn Dip
This is a simple but snappy dip that can be prepared in less than 5 minutes. I predict you’re going to love this. I like grinding a medley of different peppercorns for this recipe. Look in the spice aisle of your grocery store for a combination of black, pink, white,...
Mexicorn Dip
This recipe came by way of Susan Brown, with a little note in the margin that said, “This is really Paula Brackett’s recipe!” So, that being said, my whole family wants to thank both of these friends for sharing this recipe with us. My favorite things about this dish:...
Jody’s Feta Cheese Spread
Thank you to Jody Welsh, a good friend and respected teacher in our community, for sharing this rich and tangy recipe. 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese4 ounces cream cheese, softened⅓ cup mayonnaise¼ teaspoon crushed dried basil¼ teaspoon crushed dried oregano⅛ teaspoon...