Cooking a la Emily Carlson

Ingredients: 1 frying chicken (2 1/2-3 lbs.), cut up 1/2 pound bacon 4 medium potatoes, pared 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup chopped shallots, green onions or sliced onions 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions: Wash and dry chicken. In Dutch oven, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon. Add chicken, browning well on all sides. Remove to a 2 quart casserole dish as pieces brown. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 3 slices. Add bacon fat. Brown on both sides. Remove and place on top of chicken. Top potatoes with onions. Sprinkle with poultry ... Read Full Story

Ingredients: 1/4 pound salt pork 3 parsley sprigs, chopped 1 frying chicken, cut up 1 bay leaf Flour 3 quarts water (or more if needed) 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper to taste 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 20 okra pods (or a 10-ounce package frozen okra, thawed) 2 tablespoons flour (opt) 6 large, fresh tomatoes, chopped Cooked white rice 1 hot red pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped Directions: Wash salt pork under cold water to rinse off excess salt. Blot dry and cut into small dice. Place in a large, heavy soup pot and cook over low heat until all fat ... Read Full Story

Yield 12 servings (serving size: 1 pretzel) Ingredients * 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) * 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar * 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°) * 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided (about 14 1/2 ounces) * 1 teaspoon salt * Cooking spray * 6 cups water * 2 tablespoons baking soda * 1 teaspoon cornmeal * 1 teaspoon water * 1 large egg * 2 teaspoons kosher salt Preparation Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add ... Read Full Story

This is one of my favorite recipes, I make it at least a couple of times a month. I have found that you don't really need the heavy whipping cream , it doesn't make much difference in taste. I like to saute a side of mushrooms to go with it. I also use boneless chicken breasts in place of thighs. This recipe is from Cooking Light. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 2 chicken thighs and 1 cup rice) Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag brown rice 1/3 cup dry white wine 8 skinless, boneless ... Read Full Story

Yield 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) Ingredients * 2 pounds smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil * 1/3 cup minced shallots * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 2 cups dried flageolets or other dried white beans, (about 1 pound) * 2 cups water * 1/4 cup minced fresh or 1 tablespoon dried thyme * 1 teaspoon celery seeds * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth Preparation Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; sauté 5 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan, and ... Read Full Story