Smoked Sausage File Gumbo

Recipe By : Garry Howard
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cajun Soups Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 Pounds Smoked Link Sausage — Your Favorite Kind
1 Cup Onions — Finely Chopped
1 Cup Green Bell Peppers — Finely Chopped
1 Cup Celery — Finely Chopped
1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Teaspoon Garlic — Minced
7 Cups Chicken Stock
2 Tablespoons File Powder
Seasoning Mix:
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Hungarian Paprika
1 Teaspoon White Pepper
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin

This recipe is adapted from several different gumbo recipes. Gumbo is a
kind of stew served over rice. It is thickened with either okra or file
powder (ground leaves of the sassafras tree). In the past, okra gumbo was
made in the summer and file gumbo was made in the winter. Okra was used to
thicken the gumbo in the summer because that was the only time fresh okra
was available. Of course, these days you can get just about anything
anytime of the year. File powder was used in the winter when fresh okra was
unavailable. If you can’t abide the slimy texture of okra then you should
probably omit the file. It doesn’t really add any flavor but thickens the
gumbo with a slimy consistency very similar to okra.

Smoke the sausage in the smoker for about 2 hours. I like to use cherry
wood when smoking sausage. When cooled, slice into 1/4 to 1/2″ thick slices
and set aside.

Put the chicken stock in a large pot and put on the stove to come to a boil
while you are making the roux. Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl.

Make the roux. In a heavy pan, preferably cast iron, add the vegetable and
heat over high flame. Add the flour and whisk constantly until the roux is
a dark reddish-brown, almost black. Be careful not to let the roux burn.
The best way is to lower the heat and whisk until the roux is the right
shade. This may take 20 minutes or so. If the roux burns you should throw
it out and start over.

When the roux is the right color dump in the chopped vegetables and stir.
Add the seasoning mix. Cook, stirring frequently for about ten minutes.
Spoon the roux mixture into the boiling stock. Add the sausage and minced
garlic. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add the file powder. Serve over plain cooked rice
with some French bread. You can sprinkle additional file powder over the
serving if desired.

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NOTES : Garry Howard, Cambridge, MA
g.howard@ix.netcom.com
Garry’s Home Cookin’ Website
http://members.aol.com/garhow/cooking

Popularity: 10% [?]

Cold Cucumber Soup

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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4 Large cucumbers
4 scallions (white only) — sliced
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. salad oil
2 1/2 C. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 C. milk
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice — strained
2 Tbsp. dried dill weed
1/2 Tbsp. salt or to taste
1/4 Tbsp. white pepper
2 C. sour cream
chopped chives

Peel, seed and slice the cucumbers. In a heavy 10 to
12-inch skillet, saute the cucumbers and scallions in the
heated butter and oil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the flour and cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes,
stirring frequently. In a 2 quart saucepan, heat the chicken
broth and milk and stir this slowly into the cucumber mixture.
Add the strained lemon juice, dill weed, salt and pepper.
Simmer gently, stirring for about 10 minutes, until thickened.
Put into blender until smooth. Put the soup into a large
mixing bowl. Cool completely. Add sour cream, taste for
seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Serve
in chilled soup bowls, garnished with chopped
chives.

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Popularity: 10% [?]

PASSOVER BAGELS

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Brunch Nuts

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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-HENRY EDELBERG (HPCM50A)
2/3 c Water
1/3 c Peanut oil
1 c Matzo meal
1 tb Sugar
3 Eggs
1/4 ts Salt

Bring to boil; oil, water, sugar and salt. Stir in
matzo meal, boil a second more and remove from heat.
Mix thoroughly and when cooled a little, beat in eggs
one at a time. Grease hands and roll dough into 2″
balls. Place on greased cookie sheet, dip finger in
water and press hole in center of each. Bake at 375
for 1 hour.
Roz Edelberg Formatted by Elaine Radis; 3/92

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Popularity: 6% [?]

6 slices white bread, cubed
1 cup cheddar, grated
1 pound sausage links
4 eggs
2 cup half and half (light cream)
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp dry mustard

Sauce:
1 can cream of mushroom soup – undiluted
4 oz can sliced mushrooms
1 sm jar choppeded pimentos

Brown sausage, drain, and cut each link into 5 or 6 pieces. In a
greased loaf pan, layer 1/2 of the bread cubes, cheese, and sausage.
Repeat layers. Combine eggs, cream, Worchestershire sauce, and mustard.
Pour over sausage-bread-cheese mixture.

Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes. Spoon onto plates and top with sauce.

For sauce, combine ingredients and heat carefully or in the top of a double

Popularity: 77% [?]

Bread Machine Pumpkin Spice Bagels

Recipe By : More Electric Bread
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Abm Breakfast
Electric Bread

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1/2 cup water — lukewarm
2 tablespoons water — lukewarm
3 cups white bread flour
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/3 tablespoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon allspice
3 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1. Insert ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturer’s instruction
s. Remove the dough from the machine after the first knead – approximately 20
to 30 minutes.

2. Place dough on a floured surface. Divide into 8 parts. Form balls, gently
press thumb through center of ball and slowly stretch into bagel shape.

3. While bagels rise, bring three quarts of water and one tablespoon of sugar
to a rapid boil in a large saucepan. Drop test dough (see hints below).

4. Using a slotted spoon, drop 2-3 bagels into rapidly boiling water. Boil on
each side for 1/2 minutes. Remove and cool on rack 1 minute, brush with egg
and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.

5. Bake at 400 on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal, until golden – appro
ximately 15 minutes.

** Bagel Success Hints

** When forming the bagels, set aside two 1/4″ balls of dough. When the bagels
have doubled in size, drop the test dough into boiling water. The dough shoul
d pop to the top right away. When this happens, it is time to boil the bagels.

** A quick spray of non-stick vegetable coating on the top of the bagel may be
substituted for the egg wash.

** To make bagel sticks, cut bagel before rising and lay out in a straight line
. Roll sticks in a combination of sesame and poppy seeds with a pinch of garl
ic powder. Let sticks rise, boil, and bake as described in the above direction
s.

** To make bagel chips, slice leftover bagels horizontally into thin slices. B
ruish with butter or margarine on one side. Lay (butter side up) on an ungreas
ed cookie sheet and bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

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Popularity: 6% [?]

Title: Sliced Egg Sandwich
Categories: Pickell
Yield: 1 Serving

MMMMM——————-HONEY-MUSTARD DRESSING————————
1/3 c Mayonnaise
2 T Plain yogurt
2 t Dijon-style mustard
2 t Honey
1 Whole grain bun
Or kaiser bun
4 Fresh basil leaves (opt)
2 Hard cooked eggs,sliced
1 sm Tomato, sliced
6 Thin cucumber slices
Alfalfa sprouts, Watercress
Or lettuce leaves

To make dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayo, yogurt, mustard and
honey.

Split bun in half. Place basil leaves on bottom half. Arrange egg,
tomato, and cucumber slices on top of basil and drizzle with
dressing. Top with alfalfa spprouts, watercress or lettuce leaves and
drizzle additional dressing on top. Cover with top half of bun.
Refrigerate remaining dressing for later use.

TIP: for lunch bag, pack tomato slices and dressing separately.

Submitted by Kathleen Pickell

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Popularity: 35% [?]

Title: CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE DIP
Categories: Cheese, Desserts, Dips, Fruits
Yield: 6 servings

1/2 c Raisins
1 tb Brandy
2 c Cream Cheese; Softened
1/2 c Whipping Cream
1/2 t Vanilla Extract
1/4 c Dark Brown Sugar
1 t Cinnamon; Ground
1/2 c Mini Chocolate Chips

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1 x Cinnamon; Ground

Mix the raisins and brandy (making sure all the raisins are coated) and
let soak for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and
whipping cream until well blended and smooth. Add the vanilla, mixing
well. Blend in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the “slushed”
raisins and chocolate chips, blending well. Garnish with a light dusting
of cinnamon. Serve at room temperature.
Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip.
SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Graham Crackers, Honeydew Melon, Strawberries,
Peaches, Dried Fruit, Pound Cake Cubes

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Popularity: 6% [?]

Spaghetti With Garlic and Oil

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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G. Granaroli XBRG76A
1/2 cup White wine
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 16 ounce Thi spaghetti- cooked
1/4 Stick butter
according to dir.
3 tablespoon Chopped garlic
Gratd cheese for serving
2 tablespoon Fresh chopped parsley

Melt the butter in olive oil. Add garlic and sautee for 5 min on low. Add wine
and simmer for 5 min. Toss with pasta and garnish with parsley. Serve hot with
grated cheese on the side. Serve with crusty bread and salad.

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Popularity: 10% [?]

CORN BREAD OR MUFFINS

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 pk Corn bread mix (see MM#: 31)
2 Eggs
1 c Milk
4 tb Melted butter (1/2 stick)

Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease or spray with food
release 1 eight inch square pan or 12 muffin cups.

Empty mix into a mixing bowl. In separate bowl beat
liquid ingredients until well mixed, and stir into dry
ingredients until just moistened. Don’t overmix.
Spoon batter into prepared pan or muffin cups. A #12
food dipper (ice cream scoop) works nicely for
muffins, cupcakes, etc.

Bake muffins for 20 min., bread for 25 to 30 min.

Variations: use 1 1/4 cups biscuit mix (MM#: 27) and
1 1/4 cups Cornmeal. Add sugar as desired.

Substitute buttermilk in place of sweet milk + pinch
or 2 of baking soda.

Yield: 1 pan or 12 muffins.

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Popularity: 6% [?]

From _Emeril’s *New* New Orleans Cooking_.

Emeril’s Southwest Seasoning Mix

2 Tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 Tablespoons paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon ground coriander 1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 Tablespoon garlic powder 1 tsp black pepper
1 Tablespoon salt 1 tsp dried oregano

Combine and store in an airtight jar or container.

Popularity: 11% [?]