Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce

Rich and elegant. 6 chicken breast halves, skin and bone removed½ cup butterSalt and black pepper to taste2 tablespoons sherry2 teaspoons grated lemon peel2 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup whipping creamGrated Parmesan cheeseLemon slices for garnish Sauté chicken in butter in large skillet, turning to lightly brown on both sides. Season with salt and black pepper…

Country Grits with Sausage and Cheese

2 pounds mild bulk pork sausage4 cups water1¼ cups uncooked quick-cooking grits4 cups (16 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1 cup milk½ teaspoon dried thyme⅛ teaspoon garlic powder4 eggs, lightly beatenPaprikaTomato wedges for garnishParsley sprigs for garnish Cook sausage in a large skillet, stirring to crumble, until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside. Pour water…

Henry Bain Sauce

12oz. Major Grey Chutney½ 8oz. bottle pickled walnuts *14oz. Ketchup10oz. A-1 Sauce10oz. Worcestershire sauce12oz. chili saucehot pepper sauce to taste Mix chutney with walnuts in blender or food processor. Mix well with other ingredients and store in sterilized jars. Serve with beef. A Louisville favorite for many years, this was originated by the head waiter…

Broccoli Salad

4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces¼ cup raisins8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled¼ cup red onion¼ cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons vinegar¼ cup sugar Combine broccoli, raisins, bacon and onion. For the dressing, mix together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Just before serving, pour the dressing a little at a…

Vidalia Onion Casserole

Yield: Serves 25. 3 cups crushed round buttery crackers3 sticks butter or margarine, melted6 cups very thinly sliced Vidalia onions (5 or 6 large)6 Tablespoons butter1 clove garlic, chopped6 eggs, beaten2½ cups milk, warmed2½ teaspoons saltdash of Tabasco¼ teaspoon pepper1½ teaspoons prepared mustard1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce6 ounces Parmesan cheese (1½ cups)12 ounces Swiss cheese, grated…

Apple and Acorn Squash Soup

1 medium onion, chopped fine1 small acorn squash, peeled and seeded, and chopped3 Tablespoons butter1 cup apple juice2 cups chicken broth1 small apple, peeled and coredSalt and pepper to tasteSugar to taste (start with a teaspoon)Sour cream for garnishChopped parsley for garnish Sauté the onion and squash in butter for 2 minutes then add the…

Mushroom Stilton Burgers

2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided1 large green onion, finely chopped 8 Portobello mushrooms, finely chopped¾ cup button mushrooms, coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced½ cup carrots, finely shredded1 cup Italian Parsley, washed and stems removed3 slices bread finely crumbled1 egg1½ Tablespoons balsamic vinegarSalt and Pepper to taste4 ounces crumbled Stilton cheese4 sesame seed buns Chop the…

Coffee Pecan Glazed Ham

7 pound fully cooked smoked ham½ cup light brown sugar, packed¼ cup crushed pecans¼ cup maple syrup2 Tablespoons cider vinegar1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules1 cup water1 Tablespoon dry mustardPreheat oven to 325°. Cut the rind off the ham to expose the fat and place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.…

Cherry Chip Nut Bread With Cherry Spread

Bread2 cups flour1 cup buttermilk1 cup chopped pecans1 cup granulated sugar1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)2 eggs, beaten4 Tablespoons (stick) unsalted butter, softened1 cup maraschino cherry juice1 Tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chopped, drained maraschino cherries Cherry Spread4 ounces cream cheese, softened4 Tablespoons (stick) unsalted butter, softened1 cup cherry preserves1…

Corn Bread Salad

2 small packages jalapeño corn bread mix (these are normally sold in bags)1 green onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled1½ cups mayonnaise½ cup sour cream½ teaspoon chili powderPepper to tasteAvocado slices Prepare the cornbread using the directions…