Author Archives: Ben Eberle

Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes

Ingredients 3/4 cup enriched cornmeal 1/2 cup flour 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1 egg, beaten 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil Preparation Heat griddle to 400 degrees. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and stir until well mixed. […]

Chicken Espagnole

Ingredients 3 small chickens, or 4 lbs. Tony’s or Seasoning Mix 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup flour 2 cups onion, finely chopped 3/4 cup celery, finely chopped 3/4 cup bell pepper, finely chopped 2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp rubbed sage 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp white pepper 2 tsp salt […]

Pernod Buttermilk Dressing

Ingredients 1 large egg 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup coarsely grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp salt 3 turns freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp Pernod Preparation Beat the egg in large bowl. Slowly whisk in […]

Greens and Fried Oysters with Pernod Buttermilk Dressing

Ingredients 1 large egg 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup coarsely grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp salt 3 turns freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp Pernod 24 Fried Oysters 4 cups assorted greens (arugula, frisèe, radicchio, […]

Garam Masala

Garam Masala 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1/2 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds 3 tablespoons cumin seeds 3 tablespoons coriander seeds 4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 1/4 cup dried red chiles 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg In a large saute pan, combine the black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, […]

Daal

Ingredients 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter butter 1 1/2 cups diced onions 2 Tbsps. minced garlic 2 jalapeno peppers, cored, seeded and minced 1 Tbsp cumin seeds, toasted and crushed 1 lb (16 oz) orange lentils 2 Tbsps. finely minced ginger 2 1 1/2 Tbsps. Garam Masala, recipe follows 1 Tbsps salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 […]

Oyster Andouille Pie

Ingredients Pre made refrigerated pie crust 2/3 cup fine chopped celery 2/3 cup fine chopped vadilla onions heaping tablespoon flour and same amount of oil for roux 1 link smoked andouille sausage chopped fine 1 pint fresh oysters  drained reserve water 1 cup chopped green onions couple dashes worcestershire and hot sauce Preparation Let pie crust […]

Spring Salad Dressing

Ingredients 3 green onions and tops 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/3 bunch parsley 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 1 pod garlic, pressed 3 Tbsps tarragon vinegar Salt, pepper, celery salt, tabasco to taste Preparation Mix all ingredients in blender. Use with tossed greens for a delicious salad.

Cotton Country Oyster Dressing

This is a variation on a recipe from the Cotton Country Collection cookbook credited to Mrs. J.M. deBen from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her version originally called for 6 dozen oysters, no sausage, and bacon drippings as opposed to the sausage drippings used here. Aunt Annie claims that 2 pints of oysters is plenty, and if […]

Potato, Greens, and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium) 2 tsps chili powder 1 1/3 cups (packed) coarsely grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (5 to 6 ounces) 1 1/3 cups jarred salsa verde (tomatillo salsa) 4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed mustard greens (from 1 bunch), divided 4 8-inch-diameter flour […]