07.30.07

Maryland Blue Crab Bisque

Posted in crab, seafood at 2:47 pm

This is another recipe I have learned from friends as I do not eat crabs but Tim enjoys them. So I will prepare them for him from time to time.

Maryland Blue Crab Bisque:

1 bunch green onions finely chopped (greens included)

5 Tablespoons butter

1/4 cup all purpose flour

2 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 cups milk

2 teaspoons sea salt

1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 pound lump crabmeat picked over for shell and cartilage

In a large deep kettle or cast iron dutch oven. Saute’ the green onions in melted butter until softened, about 3 or 4 minutes. Blend in the flour and cook stirring constantly over a low heat for 5 minutes.

Stir in the milk and the cream and cook; stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Stir in the salt and spice. Stir to mix well.

Add the crabmeat but stir very gently or the crabmeat will break up. Heat slowly till hot. Serve immediately.

Hope all of ya’ll crab lovers out there give this a try and let me know what ya’ll think.

See ya’ll soon.

07.29.07

Mom’s Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Posted in casseroles at 2:47 pm

This was one of my mothers favorite ways to have potatoes. This is a really simple and tasteful way to prepare potatoes. I hope ya’ll give this recipe a try and let me know what ya’ll think.

CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES:

About 1 cup hot milk

4 potatoes washed and sliced thin

1 small onion chopped

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Grease a casserole pan. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Place a layer of potatoes, some onion,and some cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Continue layering. End with a layer of potatoes. Pour hot milk to within 1/2 inch of the top of the potatoes.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, turn the heat down to 350 degrees ‘cover loosely with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Hope ya’ll enjoy this.

See ya’ll soon !

07.28.07

Whipped Cream

Posted in desserts at 7:38 pm

A simple but delicious topping for pies,cakes, cobblers. Whatever you choose. It is also great on fresh fruits.

Whipped Cream:

1 cup of very cold heavy cream

1/4 cup confectioners sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

1/8 teaspoon salt

Combine the all the ingredients in a chilled bowl and with the mixer on medium; till the cream forms stiff peaks. DO NOT WALK AS THE CREAM WILL TURN TO BUTTER VERY QUICKLY. Serve immediately or cover tightly and store in the refrigerator.

Hope ya’ll try this

See ya’ll soon.