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Now you're cooking: it's time to turn the tables as we present the winners of the first Mississippi Magazine Recipe Contest.


For great cooks, inspiration comes from many different sources. After Kim Kim

orphan wanders streets of India with lama. [Br. Lit.: Kim]

See : Adventurousness
 Waters of Meridian Meridian (mərĭd`ēən), city (1990 pop. 41,036), seat of Lauderdale co., E Miss., near the Ala. line; settled 1831, inc. 1860.  first tried a sweet flan appetizer at a party, she knew she wanted to try to re-create re-cre·ate  
tr.v. re-cre·at·ed, re-cre·at·ing, re-cre·ates
To create anew.


re-create
Verb

[-creating, -created] to make happen or exist again
 the dish at home. Many hours of experimenting in the kitchen led her to what would become the grand prize winner in Mississippi Mississippi, state, United States
Mississippi (mĭs'əsĭp`ē), one of the Deep South states of the United States. It is bordered by Alabama (E), the Gulf of Mexico (S), Arkansas and Louisiana, with most of the border formed by
 Magazine's first reader recipe contest--Flan with Praline Sauce. "It's it's  

1. Contraction of it is.

2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its.


it's it is or it has
it's be ~have
 not the same as the caterer's, but everyone always wants to lick lick

1. a stroke with the tongue, normally used in cleaning the coat or ingesting a substance from a flat surface. See also licking.

2. a mixture of salt plus other macro-elements, especially phosphorus, trace elements, vitamins and other feed additives, fed loosely in a box
 this plate at a party," Waters says. Our judges agreed: the elegant but unusual dish can be served as a large appetizer with sugar cookies for spreading or as individual desserts if chilled chill  
n.
1. A moderate but penetrating coldness.

2. A sensation of coldness, often accompanied by shivering and pallor of the skin.

3.
 in smaller molds. Its versatility, originality', and just plain good taste make it a perfect recipe for any Southern cook's repertoire Repertoire may mean Repertory but may also refer to:
  • Repertoire (theatre), a system of theatrical production and performance scheduling
  • Repertoire Records, a German record label specialising in 1960s and 1970s pop and rock reissues
.

Selecting the winners from the more than 125 recipes we received was no easy task for our judging team--though tasting the delightful "Delightful" is the first physical single released by Ami Suzuki under the label Avex Trax and also the transition single that marked the end of the old Ami making her return to the music industry.  dishes was quite a sought-after job! The reward for Waters' creativity is a chance to learn even more cooking secrets at a Viking Cooking School A cooking school or culinary school is an institution devoted to education in the art and science of food preparation. It also awards degrees which indicate that a student has undergone a particular curriculum and therefore displays a certain level of competency.  class, followed by a night at the Alluvian Hotel in Greenwood Greenwood.

1 City (1990 pop. 26,265), Johnson co., central Ind.; settled 1822, inc. as a city 1960. A residential suburb of Indianapolis, Greenwood is in a retail shopping area. Manufactures include motor vehicle parts and metal products.
. The winners in each course category will receive Mississippi aprons aprons

outer garments made of lead rubber of a thickness of 0.25-0.5 mm lead equivalent which are worn to prevent x-irradiation of the operator.
 and autographed au·to·graph  
n.
1. A person's own signature or handwriting.

2. A manuscript in the author's handwriting.

tr.v. au·to·graphed, au·to·graph·ing, au·to·graphs
1.
 copies of Patty Roper's cookbooks The following is a list of cookbooks, sorted alphabetically by author's surname. This is not a list of external links to commercial sites; please list only cookbooks here.
This literature-related list is incomplete; you can help by [ expanding it].
 Easy Hospitality and Easy Does It: Entertaining.

While we extend hearty heart·y  
adj. heart·i·er, heart·i·est
1. Expressed warmly, exuberantly, and unrestrainedly: a hearty welcome.

2.
 congratulations to all of our winners, we also salute everyone who shared their special recipes with us. We'll highlight more of our favorite reader recipes in upcoming issues. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified"
meantime, meanwhile
, keep on cooking up those great ideas!

soup
CRABMEAT AND BRIE SOUP

By Martha Partridge, Jackson

1 small onion, minced
1 stick celery, minced
1 1/2 sticks butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups half & half
2 clips whipping cream
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons
  chardonnay wine
1/2 pound brie cheese, cut into small
  pieces (rind removed)
1 pound crabmeat, picked over

Saute onion and celery in butter
for about 5 minutes. Add flour, and
cook for 4-5 minutes more. Stir in chicken broth, half & half,
and whipping cream. Stir until smooth and thickened. Add wine
and brie. Stir until brie is melted. Add crabmeat. Yield: 8-10 servings.


appetizer

This is the pizza of Alsace. My friend from the Bordeaux region of France told me about this recipe, and I used it for a dinner party for my book club. It has become a favorite of our family. The filling is creamy cream·y  
adj. cream·i·er, cream·i·est
Rich in or resembling cream.



creami·ly adv.
, and the nutmeg nutmeg, name applied to members of the family Myristicaceae. The true nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is an evergreen tree native to the Moluccas but now cultivated elsewhere in the tropics and to a limited extent in S Florida.  gives it a unique flavor.--Shea Fox
TARTE FLAMBE

By Shea Fox, Memphis, Tennessee

DOUGH:

1 small package yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/3 cups room-temperature water, divided
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
2 cups flour

Mix yeast, sugar, and 1 cup lukewarm
water in a bowl. Stir until dissolved; cover
with a cloth for 15 minutes. Mix remaining
water with salt; set aside. Add flour to yeast
mixture little by little; mix for 2-3 minutes.
Knead dough on low speed with a mixer;
slowly add saltwater. Dough must not stick
to bowl; it must be firm and slightly sticky.
Place dough on a floured surface, and
knead with your hands for a minute. Cover
with a cloth; let rise for 40 minutes. When
it has risen, flatten dough with your hands
for a minute. Cover with a cloth; let rise for
40 minutes. When it has risen, flatten
dough with a slap of the hand, and knead
for 2-3 minutes. It's now ready for use.

FILLING:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, peeled and
  finely minced
2 pinches salt, divided
8 ounces sour cream
2 egg yolks
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch pepper
1 cup smoked ham (chopped into small
  cubes, trimmed of fat) or bacon
Grated gruyere cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1
tablespoon oil in a saute pan, and add
onion and 1 pinch salt. Mix for 5 minutes
over low heat. Do not allow onion to turn
brown. Mix sour cream and egg yolks
with a fork. Season with nutmeg, 1 pinch
salt, and pepper. Add onion, and mix.

With a rolling pin, spread dough thinly
in a circular or rectangular shape. Lay it
down without an edge on an oiled baking
sheet. Spread filling on dough, and sprinkle
with ham and cheese. Pour remaining
oil on top, and bake for 10-15 minutes or
until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Yield: 18 appetizers or 6 entree servings.


salad

I really don't think there's a way you can mess this pasta While the only basic difference between these names is the shape of the pasta, each pasta is typically matched with a particular sauce based on cooking time, consistency, ability to hold sauce, ease of eating, etc.  up. The combination of fruit flavors and the crunchiness Crunchiness is the gustatory sensation of muffled grinding of a foodstuff. Crunchiness differs from crispiness in that a crispy item is quickly atomized, while a crunchy one offers sustained, granular resistance to jaw action.  of the vegetables makes a super cold pasta salad that any family will enjoy.--June Smith
CREAMY CHICKEN
PASTA SALAD

By June Smith, Madison

2 whole chicken breasts, cooked
1 (12-ounce) bag multi-colored
  rotini pasta
1 (20-ounce) can chunk pineapple,
  drained and halved
2 cups seedless purple or red grapes
  (may be halved)
1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped
  into bite-size pieces but not peeled
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 to 6 green onions, chopped
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts,
  drained and chopped chunky
3/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste

Boil chicken breasts in water in a large
saucepan until tender. Remove from broth, cool, and cut into bite-sized
pieces. Set aside. Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse
in cold water, drain, and set aside. Combine next six ingredients in a
separate bowl. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rotini, and fruits and
vegetables. In a separate bowl, combine ranch dressing and mayonnaise,
blending with a wire whisk. Pour dressing over pasta, chicken, and
vegetables, and mix thoroughly but gently. Salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate. This pasta has a shelf life of five days if ingredients
are fresh. Be careful to keep pasta properly chilled. Yield: 8-10
servings.


entree
BIG RIVER TENDERLOIN

By Sheila Day, Brookhaven

1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
stick butter
pound shrimp, peeled
Salt and pepper (red and black) to taste
1 (1- to 2-pound) pork tenderloin
Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
  to taste

Saute onions, parsley, and garlic in butter.
Add shrimp, and cook until done.
Season with salt and peppers, and cool.
Stuff pork tenderloin with shrimp mixture,
and season with Tony's. Grill on a
charcoal or gas grill until tender, usually
about 1 hour. Or instead of grilling, you
can use a browning bag and bake in a preheated
350-degree oven for about 1 hour
or until cooked through. Allow longer
cooking time for larger tenderloin.

SAUCE:

1/4 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 pound shrimp, peeled
1 pint half& half
Dash worcestershire sauce
Dash thyme
Salt and pepper (red and black) to taste

Saute onions, parsley, and garlic in butter.
Add flour, and mix. Add shrimp, and
heat. Add half & half, worcestershire
sauce, and thyme. Thin with water if too
thick. Allow shrimp to cook for 10-15
minutes, then season with salt and peppers.
Pour over tenderloin when sliced
and ready to serve.


dessert

I have been cooking since I was 10 years old. My father was as sharp as they come when it came to parting with money. He offered me 50 cents to learn to make biscuits, I fell hook, line, and sinker Sinker

A bond whose payments are provided by the issuer's sinking fund.

Notes:
A portion of these bonds are retired by the issuer each year.
See also: Sinking Fund, Super Sinker



Sinker
! Of course, I learned how to make biscuits and got the 50 cents ... then I had to make them every night as long as I was at home.--Carol Catching Denney
DATE PUDDING

By Carol Catching Denney, Southaven

2 eggs, well-beaten
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix together first 8 ingredients
well, then add milk. Bake in a greased 8-inch square
pan for 20-30 minutes. (Check after 20 minutes.) Serve cold
with whipped cream. Yield: 6-8 servings.


vegetable/side dish

I make this for brunch at our duck camp in Drew. I can slip out of my waders, put this in the oven to bake, hop in a warm tub, and dress for the day, and the "BTO BTO British Trust for Ornithology
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 Pie" is ready to be dressed with tomato slices for the last baking baking: see cooking.
baking

Process of cooking by dry heat, especially in an oven. Baked products include bread, cookies, pies, and pastries.
. This is also great served with hot baked fruit!--Debra Hardy Hardy may refer to:
  • Hardy (blacksmithing)
  • Hardiness (plants), the ability to survive adverse growing conditions
  • Hardy (surname)
  • The Hardy Boys, a detective series
  • Hardy Boyz, a wrestling team composed of Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy
 Mason
BACON, TOMATO, AND
ONION PIE

By Debra Hardy Mason, Flora

2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (&ounce) package shredded
  provolone cheese
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 green onions, thinly sliced using tops
  and bottoms
1 (9-inch) prepared pie shell (not deep
  dish), thawed to room temperature
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat
eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Add
cheese, crumbled bacon, and onions.
Stir well, and pour mixture into pie
shell. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until
center of pie is set. Remove pie, and
carefully arrange tomato slices to cover
the surface of the pie. Sprinkle tomatoes
with brown sugar, and return pie
to oven for another 10 minutes.
Remove, and allow pie to cool slightly
before slicing. Yield: 6 servings.


grand prize
FLAN WITH PRALINE SAUCE

By Kim Waters, Meridian

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 (1/4-ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup Praline Sauce
Sugar cookies (thin work best)

Beat cream cheese, butter, and sour
cream with an electric mixer. Add sugar;
blend well. Soften gelatin in cold water
by dissolving over a bowl of hot water.
Add to cream cheese mixture. Pour
into a 1-quart mold or plastic bowl
sprayed with cooking spray, or for
individual desserts, pour into
ramekins or molds. Refrigerate until
firm. To serve, unmold onto a serving
plate. Top with Praline Sauce.
Serve with cookies. May be frozen.

PRALINE SAUCE:

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup half& half
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt
butter. Add brown sugar. Stirring constantly,
cook for 5-8 minutes or until mixture is
smooth. Gradually stir in half & half. Cook for
1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in pecans
and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. May
be made ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room
temperature before use. Yield: 2 cups.
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