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INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter
1 cup celery , chopped
1/2 cup shallots , coarsely chopped (2 lbs. celery roots (celeriac)
10 ounces russet potatoes , peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 cups low sodium chicken broth , low-salt
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add celery; cover and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add shallots; sauté uncovered 3 minutes. Stir in celery root cubes and potato, then [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 butternut squash
1 large sweet onion , diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves , minced
4 cups chicken stockor vegetable stock
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2-4 teaspoons fresh thyme or dried thyme
2 teaspoons fresh parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
For croutons
4-5 slices bread, cut into cubes
5 tablespoons garlic oil
1 tablespoon dried herbs (e.g. italian seasoning)
1 dash salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Cut butternut squash in half from top to bottom and remove seeds from both halves.
Place cut side down on baking sheet.
Bake for 30-40 minutes [...]
INGREDIENTS
4 cups soft bread
1/3 cup vidalia onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
6 tablespoons butter , melted
1 egg , lightly beaten
2 tablespoons oil
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, onion, and parsley. Stir in butter and egg.
Shape into 1/2 inch balls.
Heat oil to about 375 in a skillet. Fry croutons 10-15, turning to brown all sides.Drain on paper towels.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb butter
5 stalks celery , chopped
2 large shallots , finely chopped
1 large yellow onion , chopped
4 tablespoons tomato paste
5-6 bay leaves
1 tablespoon paprika
2 cups flour
4 1/2 ounces lobster base
2 1/2 quarts hot water
1 quart heavy cream
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 cup dry sherry
2 frozen lobster tails , thawed
garlic Croutons
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
10 slices thick-sliced bread
DIRECTIONS
Melt 1/4 pound butter in large deep stock pot, over medium high heat.
Add celery, onion, shallot and saute till transparent.
Melt remaining 3/4 pound butter in same pot, and add flour, mix into a roux.
Cook till [...]
INGREDIENTS
4 slices thin-sliced bread, whiteor whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons butter , melted
2 slices cheddar cheese (or American or Swiss)
DIRECTIONS
On stove, heat a grill pan (or frying pan) over medium-high heat.
Brush one side of each bread slice with butter.
Place two slices in the pan, buttered side down.
Top with one slice of cheese each, then top with remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
Grill 2-3 minutes, until [...]