Country Fried Steak

If you're looking for a great Kentucky country fried steak, this recipe is as good as it gets. ½ cup flour½ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon pepper½ teaspoons paprika½ pound boneless round steak, about ¾" thick, trimmed of excess fat3 tablespoons bacon or ham fat1½ cups milkSalt and pepperCayenne Mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in small…

Chocolate Elegance

This is a wonderful version of a southern favorite. Add a fresh green salad and you have a great lunch! ⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter4 Tablespoons superfine sugar (in the sugar section of the grocery)5 large eggs, separated2 Tablespoons Tia Maria liqueurChocolate curls for garnish (see note) Combine chocolate pieces,…

Brussels Sprouts Supreme

Courtesy Fred & Jenny Wiche 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen brussels sprouts (or use fresh)½ cup water1 cube beef bouillon¼ cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared mustard¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ cup sour cream6 slices bacon, crumbled Put brussels sprouts, water, and beef bouillon into a 2-quart casserole andd cover. Microwave on High for 13 to 16 minutes, stirring…

Beet Salad With Red Onions

Feel free to substitute fresh beets for the canned beets specified in the recipe — if farm-fresh produce is available, it will just be that much better! 1 (15-ounce) can sliced beets, drained¼ large red onion2 tablespoons red wine vinegar3 tablespoons corn oilFreshly ground pepperPut the beets into a salad bowl. Slice the onion lengthwise…

Bananas Rolled In Peanuts

4 or 5 pounds of bananas1 cup sugar3 Tablespoons cider vinegar3 Tablespoons water1 egg1 bag crushed salted peanuts Peel the bananas and cut them into 2 inch lengths. Simmer all the remaining ingredients except the peanuts over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly. Roll bananas in the sauce and then in crushed peanuts. Serve…

Blackened Ribeyes with Southwest Butter

Southwest Butter6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened¼ tsp cumin¼ tsp dried oregano¼ tsp chili powder⅛ tsp thyme leaves¼ tsp black pepperdash of ground red pepper For each ribeye use:1 tbsp southwest butter2 tsps blackened steak seasonings (I like Chef Paul's)6- 4 ounce ribeyes about 1½ inch thick (you may use fewer steaks of a larger size…

Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

No matter what type of potluck I go to, someone always asks if I brought my bread pudding. This is comfort food at its best. Pudding:½ loaf white bread1 cup sugar4 eggs2 cups half-and-half¼ pound (1 stick) butter, melted½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla Sauce:1 cup water1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch⅛ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons…

Biscuit Pudding With Jim Beam Bourbon Sauce

Kurtz Restaurant — Bardstown, Kentucky Pudding:1 cup raisins3 tablespoons Jim Beam bourbon12 1.5" biscuits1 quart whole milk6 eggs2 cups sugar2 tablespoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons butter, melted Bourbon Sauce:¼ pound (1 stick) butter1 cup sugar¼ cup water1 egg⅓ cup Jim Beam bourbon (or more if desired) Soak the raisins in the bourbon about 8 hours. Preheat…

Buttermilk Pie

2 eggs, beaten1 cup sugar2 Tablespoons butter, softened½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 Tablespoons all purpose flour1 cup buttermilkdash of ground nutmeg1 9 inch) pie shell, unbaked Preheat oven to 400°. Beat eggs and sugar together. Add the butter, salt, vanilla, flour, and buttermilk and mix well. Pour into the pie shell and sprinkle with…

Baked Fish for Company

1½ cups mayonnaise1 tablespoon creole mustard2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Tabasco1 tablespoon Worcestershire suace2 teaspoons garlic powder¾ teaspoon curry powder8 of your favorite fish filletsButtery round crackers, crumbled Preheat the oven to 400°. Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and curry powder well and spread over the fish fillets. Sprinkle…