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Country Ham Mini Biscuits

Country Ham Mini Biscuits Photo by: Photo: Ralph Anderson, Tina Cornett; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 1 (24-oz.) package frozen mini biscuits (24 biscuits)
  • 1 (8-oz.) package thin-sliced country ham
  • Black Pepper Honey

Preparation

1. Bake biscuits according to package directions.

2. Fill biscuits evenly with ham. Serve with Black Pepper Honey.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Mary B's Bite-Sized Butter Milk Tea Biscuits.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2006

Grilled Rib-eye Steaks

Grilled Rib-eye Steaks Photo by: Photo: Ralph Anderson, Tina Cornett; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 6 (1-inch-thick) boneless rib-eye steaks
  • 3 teaspoons steak seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Preparation

1. Let steaks stand at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes. Rub steaks evenly with steak seasoning.

2. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300° to 350°) 2 1/2 minutes. Using tongs, turn each steak at a 60-degree angle, and grill 2 1/2 more minutes. Flip steaks, and grill 2 1/2 minutes. Turn steaks at a 60-degree angle, and grill 2 1/2 more minutes (medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness.

3. Remove steaks from grill, and brush evenly with butter. Let stand 5 minutes.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2006

Sautéed Early Winter Greens

Three types of greens set this recipe apart.

Sautéed Early Winter Greens Photo by: Photo: Ralph Anderson, Tina Cornett; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 (1-lb.) package fresh turnip greens, washed, trimmed, and chopped
  • 1/2 (1-lb.) package fresh kale, washed, trimmed, and chopped
  • 1/2 (1-lb.) package fresh mustard greens, washed, trimmed, and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Melt butter with oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add garlic, and cook, stirring often, 1 minute.

2. Add chopped turnip greens and remaining ingredients; cook, stirring often, 10 to 14 minutes or until greens are tender. Serve immediately.

Note: Any combination of winter greens may be used in this recipe.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2006

Balsamic-Butter-Glazed Baby Carrots

Balsamic-Butter-Glazed Baby Carrots

Ingredients

  • 3 (1-lb.) bags baby carrots
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Combine carrots and 6 cups water in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm.

2. Cook vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in brown sugar and butter until smooth.

3. Pour vinegar mixture over warm carrots, tossing to coat. Stir in thyme and next 3 ingredients. Serve immediately.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2006

Smashed Rutabagas and Turnips With Parmesan Cheese

Using a very sharp knife, cut a small slice off one side of rutabaga. Rest rutabaga on the sliced side for stability. Holding rutabaga firmly with a dish towel, cut into several slices using a rocking motion with rutabaga and knife. Peel slices using a potato peeler or sharp paring knife. Chop to desired size.

Smashed Rutabagas and Turnips With Parmesan Cheese Photo by: Photo: Ralph Anderson, Tina Cornett; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rutabagas, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine rutabagas, 1 tsp. salt, and 6 cups water in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil, and cook 25 minutes. Add turnips, and cook 20 more minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain.

2. Combine vegetables, cheese, and next 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mash with a potato masher (or beat at medium speed with an electric mixer) to desired consistency. Stir in bourbon, if desired.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2006

Pecan Pie

This pie received our highest rating.

Pecan Pie Photo by: Photo: Ralph Anderson, Tina Cornett; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • Walter's Ultimate Vanilla Ice Cream (optional)
  • Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

1. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions. Fold edges under, and crimp.

2. Whisk together eggs and next 5 ingredients until thoroughly blended. Stir in pecans. Pour mixture into piecrust.

3. Bake at 350° on lower rack 40 minutes or until pie is set, shielding edges with aluminum foil after 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with Walter's Ultimate Vanilla Ice Cream, if desired. Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2006

Formal Menu Top Fantastic Dinner Menu

Country Ham Mini Biscuits

Grilled Rib-eye Steaks

Sautéed Early Winter Greens

Balsamic-Butter-Glazed Baby Carrots

Smashed Rutabagas and Turnips With Parmesan Cheese

Pecan Pie

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Sample this cooking pro's thick, juicy rib eye; soul-satisfying sides; and top-rated pecan pie. (Serves 6)

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Baking

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Dairy

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Frozen

  • 1 (24-oz.) package frozen mini biscuits (24 biscuits)

Meat

  • 1 (8-oz.) package thin-sliced country ham
  • 6 (1-inch-thick) boneless rib-eye steaks

Other

  • 6 cups water
  • 6 cups water

Produce

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 (1-lb.) package fresh turnip greens, washed, trimmed, and chopped
  • 3 (1-lb.) bags baby carrots
  • 1 pound rutabagas, peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled and chopped

Spices

  • 3 teaspoons steak seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe List

Country Ham Mini Biscuits

Grilled Rib-eye Steaks

Sautéed Early Winter Greens

Balsamic-Butter-Glazed Baby Carrots

Smashed Rutabagas and Turnips With Parmesan Cheese

Pecan Pie

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