Cooking Recipes

Braised Pheasant Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 3 large pheasants, cleaned and rinsed <br>- 1/4 cup safflower oil <br>- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced green apples <br>- 1 cup thinly sliced onions <br>- 1/2 cup apple jack <br>- 1 teaspoon nutmeg <br>- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream <br>- 1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend <br>- ground black pepper to taste <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown the pheasants in the safflower oil on all sides. Tuck the sliced apples and onions in around the pheasants. Pour the apple jack over all and light it on fire. Shake pan until flames subside. Dust the tops of the pheasants with nutmeg. <br>step 2: Bake covered for about 1 hour, or until the juices run clear when a knife is inserted into the thigh. Remove the Pheasants, apples and onions to a platter and keep warm in the oven. <br>step 3: Transfer juices to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the half-and-half and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt-free seasoning blend and ground black pepper. Pour over the pheasants and serve. <br>

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Smoked Bluefish Pate I Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1/2 pound smoked bluefish <br>- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese <br>- 2 tablespoons lemon juice <br>- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish <br>- 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard <br>- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper <br>- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion <br>- salt to taste <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Crumble the smoked bluefish. Place bluefish and mascarpone cheese into a food processor. Blend well using the pulse setting. <br>step 2: Transfer bluefish mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in the lemon juice, horseradish, Dijon-style mustard, cayenne pepper, red onion and salt. <br>

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Roasted Garlic Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 10 medium heads garlic <br>- 3 tablespoons olive oil <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). <br>step 2: Arrange heads of garlic on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic with olive oil. Bake for 40 minutes to 1 hour, when the garlic is soft and squeezable, it is ready. Remove, let cool, and serve. <br>

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Kerri's Holiday Punch Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Southern Comfort liqueur <br>- 6 fluid ounces lemon juice <br>- 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed <br>- 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate <br>- 3 liters lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage <br>- 2 drops red food coloring <br>- 1 orange, sliced into rounds <br>- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: In a large punch bowl, combine Southern Comfort, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate and orange juice concentrate. Stir in lemon-lime soda, and add a few drops red food coloring. Float orange and lemon slices for garnish. <br>

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Creamed Spinach with Jalapenos Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach <br>- ¼ cup butter, divided <br>- ¼ cup bread crumbs <br>- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour <br>- 2 tablespoons minced onion <br>- 1 clove garlic, pressed <br>- ¼ cup fat-free evaporated milk <br>- ⅔ cup shredded pepperjack cheese <br>- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced <br>- ½ teaspoon celery salt <br>- ground black pepper to taste <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter a small casserole dish. <br>step 2: Place the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in the microwave 5 minutes on High, until heated through. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. <br>step 3: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the bread crumbs until coated. Remove from heat, and set aside. <br>step 4: Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Mix in onion and garlic, and cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in reserved spinach liquid, evaporated milk, cheese, and jalapeno. Season with celery salt and pepper. Mix in the spinach. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with bread crumbs. <br>step 5: Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned. <br>

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