Cream of Broccoli Soup
¾ c. chopped onion 1 carrot, sliced thin 2 tsp. mustard seeds 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter ¾ pound broccoli, chopped coarse (about 3½ cups) 2 c. chicken broth 1 c. water 1½ tsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste ¼ … Continue reading
Category Archives: Recipes
Creamy Egg Nog
6 egg yolks 6 egg whites ¾ cups sugar 2 cups whipping cream 2 cups milk 1 cup brandy Nutmeg Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add ¾ cups sugar, beating well. Stir in whipping cream, … Continue reading
DeeDee’s Christmas Cookies
DeeDee’s Christmas Cookies My great Aunt Concetta “DeeDee” DeLerno was a great cook, or so I am told. Unfortunately, I never met Aunt DeeDee. But, even though I know I am my mother’s daughter, every time I look in the … Continue reading
Bananas Foster Pain Perdu
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I started making this recipe when the Ice Cream Banana plant which one of my guests from Florida brought me produced a bumper crop. Everybody loves it! 1 loaf of French Bread sliced 2 eggs, … Continue reading
The Stockade’s Baked Eggs
2 eggs per person 1 tablespoon grated cheese 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Dash of Cajun Seasoning Paprika Parsley flakes ½ slice of cooked crumbled bacon per egg Spray small muffin tin with non-stick spray. Scramble eggs slightly and put … Continue reading
How To Tailgate Like a PREAUX
Football season is upon us, which means that it’s time for tailgating! Here are some things to keep in mind before you head out to your next Tiger Stadium tailgate. 1. Dress the part There are only two sartorial rules … Continue reading
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
In South Louisiana, we call this “Midnight Gumbo.” This name has a double meaning — it is the midnight color of the roux, and it’s the time of night the gumbo will be finished if you’re cooking with friends and … Continue reading
Strawberry Bread
Many bed and breakfast innkeepers are constantly looking for breakfast recipes that will “wow” their guests. After all, “breakfast” is half the name of a bed and breakfast! Here is a recipe that will make your guests feel like royalty. … Continue reading