Author Archives: Ben Eberle

Braised Short Ribs

Ingredients   3-4 lb lean beef short ribs 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard 2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup beer, wine, beef broth (or water) 2 Tbsp flour 3 Tbsp water Preparation Place short ribs on broiler rack […]

Herb Roasted Potatoes Poupon

Ingredients 5 tablespoons Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, chopped ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 6 medium red skinned potatoes (about 2 lbs. cut into chunks) Preparation Mix all ingredients except potatoes in small bowl. Place potatoes in lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2″ baking pan or on a shallow […]

Coq Au Vin

Ingredients 1/4 pound thick-sliced bacon 6 cups water 1 stick butter 1 3lb fryer, cut into pieces 1 1/2 tsps salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp thyme 24 small white onions, peeled 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, halved 1/3 cup brandy 2 cups red wine (pref Burgundy) 1 cup chicken broth 1 […]

Grandma’s Dressing

This recipe is a combination of the Food editor’s mother’s, grandmother’s and Lady Bird Johnson’s recipes for corn bread dressing – a Texas classic. From Houston Chronicle – www.chron.com Ingredients 1 quart each: day-old bread crumbs, crumbled corn bread and crumbled biscuits 1 cup each, chopped: onion (including 1/4 cup green onions with tops) and […]

Giblet Gravy

For giblets, use gizzard and heart. Do not use liver. Ingredients Giblets, wing tips, and neck bone from turkey. 2 qts cold water 1 onion, chopped 1-2 ribs celery, chopped 3 Tbsps chopped parsley, or to taste Fat (poultry, butter, or margarine) Flour Salt and pepper to taste Preparation While turkey cooks, or the day […]

Spinach Madeleine

Ingredients 2 (10 oz) packages frozed chopped spinach 4 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp chopped onions 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 tsp black pepper 3/4 tsp celery salt 3/4 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt Cayenne pepper 6 oz pasteurized processed Mexican-style cheese, such as Velveeta Mexican Mild, cut into […]

Creole Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients 1 8 oz package Philadelphia cream cheese, at room temperature 1 8 oz container Creole cream cheese, or 4 oz ricotta cheese and 4 oz creme fraîche, at room temperature 2-3 Tbsp chopped, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp thinly sliced green onions (white and green parts) 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1-2 tsp of a […]

Oyster Dressing

Ingredients 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups yellow onions, finely chopped 3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped 3/4 cup celery, finely chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne 2 bay leaves 1 tsp garlic, minced 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped green tops and whites 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup chicken […]

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients 4 lagre bell peppers 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 – 1 1/2 cups rice (white or wild) cooked 1 can tomato sauce 1 can corn, drained 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 cloves garlic bread crumbs mozzarella cheese parmesan cheese salt and pepper cayenne papper Prepearation Brown beef, about 3 […]

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup chicken base 3 cups diced yellow onions 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups Masa Harina (Mexican flour) 4 quarts water (divided into 1 and 3) 2 cups crushed tomatoes 1/2 pound processed American cheese, cubed 3 […]