New Mexico Green Chile Stew

1 pound beef tenderloin, cubed 1 pound boneless pork loin, cubed ¼ cup masa harina 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 2 cups diced green chile peppers 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 large potato, cubed 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 dash cayenne pepper (Optional) salt to taste ground white pepper to taste Place the beef tenderloin cubes, pork loin cubes,…

Chantal’s New York Cheesecake

15 graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 ½ cups white sugar ¾ cup milk 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a medium bowl until well combined. Press onto the bottom of…

Buckeyes

1 ½ cups peanut butter 1 cup butter, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar, or more as needed 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips toothpicks Beat peanut butter, butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar until dough is stiff, firm, and dry with no lumps; you may need up to…

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

1 ¼ (16 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese ½ cup butter ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon white sugar salt and pepper to taste Combine corn, cream cheese, butter, milk, and sugar in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or High for 2 to 4 hours.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled 1 ½ cups heavy cream, divided ¾ cup white sugar 3 egg yolks 3 tablespoons light corn syrup Place strawberries into the container of a blender or food processor; puree until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; set aside. Heat 1 1/4 cups of cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble at the…

Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients 3 cups water 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup coarsely ground grits 2 cups half-and-half 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined salt to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 medium lemon, juiced 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 5 slices bacon 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic ¼ cup butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar…

Baked Sweet Potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil 3 large sweet potatoes 2 pinches dried oregano or to taste 2 pinches salt 2 pinches ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a glass or nonstick baking dish with olive oil, just enough to coat. Wash and peel sweet potatoes; cut into medium pieces. Place in the baking dish and…

Country Fried Squash

½ cup milk 1 egg, beaten ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornmeal 1 pinch garlic salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 pinch salt 1 cup oil for frying 6 pounds butternut squash – peeled, seeded and sliced Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl. Combine flour, cornmeal, garlic salt, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip each…

Basic Yankee Bread Stuffing

1 pound ground pork sausage 1 tablespoon butter 6 stalks chopped celery 2 onions, chopped 2 (1 pound) loaves day-old white bread, torn into small pieces 1 ½ teaspoons sage seasoning mixture salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup chicken broth Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place pork sausage in a large, deep skillet….

Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

¾ cup white sugar ¼ cup cocoa 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla Whisk sugar, cocoa, and flour in a medium bowl until no lumps remain. Pour in milk and whisk until well combined. Transfer mixture to a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until it thickens to a gravy consistency, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat;…