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Shrimp and Grits

4 cups water Salt and pepper 1 cup stone-ground grits 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 slices bacon, chopped 4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 1 large clove garlic, minced Bring water to a boil. Add salt and…

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Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons

Bon Appétit |  December 1996 In France, this soup would be prepared with a baking pumpkin. A mixture of butternut and acorn squashes mimics the French pumpkin’s exceptional taste and texture. Pour a lightly chilled rosé with this colorful first course. Either a Rhône Tavel or a Provençal Bandol would be lovely. Servings: Serves 8. Ingredients Soup…

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Baked French Toast

1 cup heavy cream, half-and-half or milk 6 eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus additional for serving 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 slices white sandwich bread or challah, crusts trimmed Sliced fresh fruit, for garnish In a large bowl, whisk together cream, eggs, 1/4 cup maple syrup,…

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Banana Nut Bread

3 Ripe Bananas, Well Mashed 2 Eggs, Well Beaten 2 Cups Flour ¾ Cup Sugar ½ Cup Shortening or Margarine 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Baking Soda ½ Cup Coarsely Chopped Walnuts Preheat oven to 350°F.  Grease a loaf pan. Mix the bananas & eggs together in a large bowl.  Stir in the flour, sugar,…

Irish Soda Bread

2 CUPS UNSIFTED ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR 2 TBL SUGAR 2 TSP BAKING POWDER 1 TSP BAKING SODA ½ TSP SALT 3 TBL BUTTER, SOFTENED 1 CUP BUTTERMILK 1 TBL BUTTER, MELTED PREHEAT OVEN TO 375.  LIGHTLY GREASE A SMALL COOKIE SHEET. IN LARGE BOWL, SIFT FLOUR, SUGAR, BAKING POWDER, SODA AND SALT. CUT IN SOFTENED BUTTER…

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OATMEAL-BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

2 cups old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup all purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional melted butter (for brushing skillet) Lingonberry preserves Fresh blueberries (optional)…

Soda Bread

Pre Heat Oven to 375°F Lightly grease small cookie sheet 2 Cups Sifted Flour 2 TBSP Sugar 2 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Baking Soda ½ Tsp Salt 3 TBSP Butter, Softened 1 Cup Buttermilk 1 TBSP Butter, Melted In large bowl sift flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, & salt. Cut in softened butter with…