Pam Colley’s Pecans

Ingredients:1 tablespoon (or more) grated orange rind1/4 cup orange juice1 cup sugar4 cups pecan halvesDirections:Combine the first three ingredients in a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat until full boil.Stir in the pecans and continue to cook and stir until...

Migas (Tex-Mex Omelets)

From Classen Grill – Oklahoma City, OKServes 2Ingredients:1/4 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons butter6 large eggs1/4 cup milk1 cup bite-size pieces of unsalted tortilla chips1/2 cup diced tomatoes2/3 cup grated cheese (monterrey jack or cheddar)1-2 tablespoons finely...

Holly’s Corn Bread

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup corn meal3 tablespoons honey (sugar can be used if honey is not available)1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon baking powder2 eggs1 cup milk1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter (real butter – not margarine)Directions:Preheat oven to 425...

Heirloom Tomato Salad

From Gourmet MagazineIngredients:1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (reduce to 1/2 of amount and set aside to cool for 10 minutes)1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon black peppercorns, roasted 8-10 minutes then crushed2 1/2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes (green, red, yellow, small...

Green Salad with Blueberries and Pears

From the Women of Saint Michael’s Pass the Plate CookbookServes 6-8Ingredients:8 cups butter lettuce1 cup fresh blueberries3-4 ripe pears, cored and sliced8 ounces Stilton or blue cheese, crumbled1 cup toasted pecan piecesDressing Ingredients:1/4 cup raspberry vinegar...