Texas Greats by Franks, Jo -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Preface

Chapter 1

A-M

BEEF BARON TEXAS CAVIAR

Source: Texas Greats 1/2 lb. black-eyed peas 1 cup diced green pepper 1/4 cup diced pimientos 1 cup diced onions 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno chiles 1 cup bottled Italian dressing Salt, pepper

BIG BEND TEXAS-STYLE CHILI

Source: Texas Greats 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 onions, diced 1 1/2 lbs. lean Omaha Steaks ground beef 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons pure red chile powder 4 Roma tomatoes (about 8 ounces), blanched, peeled, and diced 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup Beef Stock 1 cup dark beer 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons minced oregano 1/4 cup minced parsley 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese, for garnish

BLOOMING ONION--WITH DIP

Source: Texas Greats 1 sweet onion; Texas, Vidalia Walla Walla or Maui water 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup cracker crumbs OR coating mix oil, for deep frying dip- 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup thousand island dressing 2 tablespoons horseradish, grated

BREAD PUDDING, TEXAS STYLE

Source: Texas Greats --Cake--- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 3/4 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 5 cups (1-inch) french bread cubes, crusts removed 1/3 cup raisins (optional) --Citrus Pecan Sauce--- 2 Texas Red Grapefruit, sectioned 2 Texas Oranges 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch ds of salt 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

BUTTERSCOTCH BUBBLE LOAD

Source: Texas Greats 24 Frozen dinner rolls OR 16 Frozen Texas rolls, semi-thawed 1/2 package Butterscotch pudding mix (about 1/3 cup, non-instant) 1/2 cup Brown sugar 1/2 cup Butter or margarine 1/2 cup Chopped pecans Non-stick cooking spray

CANTALOUPE BREAD

Source: Texas Greats 1 package Yeast 3 1/4 cups Better for Bread flour 2 tablespoons Gluten 1/3 cup Instant nonfat dry milk 3 tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Paprika 1 Egg 3 tablespoons Butter, or margarine 1 tablespoon Orange peel;fresh/grated 3/4 cups Cantaloupe;ripe/1/2" pieces 1 cup Cantaloupe;liquid*

CHILI ( AUTHENTIC TEXAS BORDER )

Source: Texas Greats 3 Tomatoes,med 1 Onion,Burmuda,lg,fine chop 1/4 teaspoon Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican 2 teaspoons Paprika 5 Garlic cloves,lg,fine chop 4 lbs. Beef shank,coarse grind 1 tablespoon Lard,butter,or bacon dripins 4 Scallions,in bunches,chopped 5 Bell pepper(s) 5 Serrano chiles,fresh 1 lb. Chorizo sausage or 1 lb. Sausage,hot,non-Italian 4 Garlic cloves,med,fine chop 2 teaspoons Salt 4 tablespoons Red chile,hot,ground 4 tablespoons Red chile,mild,ground 3 tablespoons Cumin seeds Beer Water

CHILI ( HOT TEXAS )

Source: Texas Greats 1 1/2 lbs. Beef, ground 1/2 lb. Sausage, pork bulk 2 md Onions, chopped 8 ounces Tomato sauce 1 md Green pepper, chopped 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 Garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Oregano, whole; dried 1 cup Beer 1/4 cup Corn masa, instant; divided 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper Onion; chopped, optional Sour cream, optional

CHILI ( KILLER 4-STAR VENISON)

Source: Texas Greats 3 lbs. Finely chopped venison * 1 Medium onion 4 Cloves garlic Salt to taste 1/4 cup (or more) Chili powder 2 tablespoons Olive oil 1 tablespoon Cumin 1 cn Texas beer 1/2 cup Water or beef broth 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano 2 tablespoons Masa or corn meal ** 1 teaspoon Ground coriander

CHILI PARLOR NACHOS

Source: Texas Greats 8 ounces tostaditas, see * note 2 1/2 cups grated medium-sharp cheddar cheese 6 pickled jalapeno chiles, stemmed and minced 1 1/2 cups chili with beans 1 medium onion, peeled and diced 4 ounces sour cream

CITRUS SALSA

Source: Texas Greats 1 Texas Red Grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and chopped 1 large Texas Orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped 1 medium tomato 1 cup diced green, red, and yellow bell pepper (use a mixture of all three peppers for best color contrast) 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 tablespoons chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt

CRUMB-TOPPED BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Source: Texas Greats 2 Eggs, well beaten 1/2 teaspoon Salt. 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla 6 Slices "Texas Toast"* 1 cup Corn flake crumbs 1/4 cup Butter, melted

DOWN EAST BRUNSWICK STEW

Source: Texas Greats 7 lbs. chicken 112 ounces canned whole tomatoes 45 ounces canned baby lima beans 6 cups frozen baby lima beans 6 medium potatoes 2 large yellow onions 60 ounces canned cream corn 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 stick butter or margarine 1 1/2 ounces Texas hot sauce

GENUINE TEXAS CHILI

Source: Texas Greats 3 lbs. chuck roast, trimmed of all 2 lbs. lean ground beef 2 large onions, coarsely chopped 5 centiliters garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons cumin seed 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, --or-- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 3 tablespoons chili powder 2 28 oz cans tomatoes, peeled 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce 14 ounces red enchilada sauce 1 1/2 cups water

GENUINE TEXAS RED CHILI (RIO LLANO VARIETY)

Source: Texas Greats 3 lbs. Lean beef or venison, coarse 6 ounces Pearl or Lone Star beer 3 ounces Tomato paste 2 tablespoons Freshly ground cumin seeds 3 teaspoons Freshly gr. oregano leaves 3 Med. cloves garlic, crushed 1 Med. onion, finely chopped 3 teaspoons Salt 6 Long red chile pods

GINGERED RIOS AND HONEY COMPOTE

Source: Texas Greats 2 Texas Red Grapefruit 1 cup cantaloupe balls 2 medium kiwifruit 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup honey mint springs

GRAPEFRUIT BERRY SHERBET

Source: Texas Greats 2 cups Texas Red Grapefruit sections 1 (10-ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries, sweetened or in heavy syrup 1/4-1/2 cup milk

GRAPEFRUIT PARFAIT

Source: Texas Greats 2 medium Texas Red Grapefruit 1 cup granola (with almonds) 2 (6 ounce) cartons of your favorite low-fat yogurt (We recommend vanilla, banana, or strawberry yogurt.)

HOT TABLE SAUCE

Source: Texas Greats 9 teaspoons malt vinegar 7 teaspoons water 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper 3 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons nuoc nam 1 1/2 teaspoons Texas hot sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

JALAPENO-CHEESE DIP - TEXAS STYLE

Source: Texas Greats 1 pint Mayonnaise chips or dippers 5 green pickled jalapenos 1 medium or large onion 1 lb. processed cheese, (Velveeta)

Chapter 2

N-Z

NACHO DIP TEXAS-STYLE

Source: Texas Greats 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. bulk, hot, pork sausage 2 lbs. Velveeta cheese, cubed 10 1/2 ounces cream of mushroom soup 10 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes and - green chilies, diced 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon black pepper

PIEDMONT-STYLE COLESLAW

Source: Texas Greats 1 medium head of cabbage 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cups ketchup 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons Texas hot sauce

POT LIKKER CHILI WITH BEANS

Source: Texas Greats FOR THE POT LIKKER: 1 large bunch of collards 8 qt water 2 whole Tabasco peppers 1 1/2 lbs. smoked pork jowls 8 whole cloves of garlic, peeled 2 cups distilled vinegar 2 tablespoons black pepper 1/2 onion FOR THE CHILI: 6 qt pot likker 2 bay leaves 1 3 lb smoked chuck roast 2 1/2 lbs. hamburger 2 lbs. pinto beans 84 ounces canned tomatoes, roughly chopped 6 ounces tomato paste 5 chipotle peppers, roughly shredded 4 red jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 habanero pepper, chopped 3 large onions, chopped 2 heads garlic, pressed 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds, roasted 2 tablespoons whole black mustard seeds, roasted 4 tablespoons cumin powder 4 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons oregano, crushed 2 tablespoons dried shrimp 2 tablespoons black pepper 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup nuoc nam 12 ounces cheap Aman beer

POT LIKKER CHILI WITH BEANS

REAL TEXAS PEACH COBBLER

Source: Texas Greats --batter--- 1/2 cup butter 1 1/4 cups flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk --filling--- 4 cups sliced fresh peaches 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

SALAD OF ARUGULA AND PERSIMMONS

Source: Texas Greats 3 bunches arugula, torn 1 small head radicchio 1 bunch watercress 2 medium fuyu persimmons 1 small sweet onion such as Maui or Texas trophies 1/2 red bell pepper 1 small yellow bell pepper 1/2 lb. Roquefort cheese 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/3 cup raisins, optional 3 tablespoons green olive oil (3 to 4) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (2 to 3) salt and pepper

SAUCY TEXAS RIBS

Source: Texas Greats 3-4 Texas Red Grapefruit, halved 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup catsup 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce 12 beef rib bones (about 3 pounds) 2 eggs, lightly beaten salt pepper 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs pepper 1/4 cup melted butter or arine

SPICY SQUID IN BEER, TEXAS STYLE

Source: Texas Greats 1 lb. Small squid 1/4 cup Olive oil or corn oil 3 Onions; peeled, sliced 1/4 cup Vinegar 1/2 cup Lone Star or Pearl Beer 2 Cinnamon sticks 4 Whole cloves 1 Bay leaf Salt & freshly ground pepper

SPICY TEXAS BARBEQUE SAUCE

Source: Texas Greats 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons ground red chilies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 2 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 ounces tomato paste 12 ounces beer, any brand

TEXAS BARBEQUED BEEF BRISKET

Source: Texas Greats 1 each boneless beef brisket, (6 to 8 pounds) 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon butter 1 each medium onion, grated 1 1/2 cups catsup 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

TEXAS BARBEQUED BEEF BRISKET - 2

Source: Texas Greats 6 lbs. boneless beef brisket, to 8 lbs 1 medium onion, grated 1 1/2 cups catsup 2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

TEXAS BEEF BARBEQUE - 2

Source: Texas Greats 6 lbs. beef brisket 3 bay leaves 2 qt bone stock salt and pepper

TEXAS CAVIAR

Source: Texas Greats 4 1/4 ounces black-eyed peas, cooked -- 2 1/8 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 1/2 ounce diced pimiento 1/2 cup diced green chiles 2 1/8 tablespoons diced onion 3/4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions salt, to taste 1 ds Tabasco sauce, to taste

TEXAS CAVIAR

Source: Texas Greats 1 lb. black-eyed peas 2 cups Italian salad dressing 1 cup bell pepper, diced 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped 1 cup scallion, finely chopped 4 ounces green chili peppers, chopped 2 ounces pimiento, drain and chop 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

TEXAS CAVIAR - 2

Source: Texas Greats 2 cans black-eyed peas, drained 1 small can white shoepeg corn 1 tomato, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon cilantro 2 cloves garlic, minced

TEXAS CHEESE WAFERS

Source: Texas Greats 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups flour 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups toasted rice cereal

TEXAS CHILI

Source: Texas Greats Vegetable cooking spray 2 lbs. lean beef brisket cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 3 fresh serrano peppers, seeded 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/3 cup masa harina or cornmeal 14 1/2 ounces no-salt-added whole tomatoes undrained and chopped 13 3/4 ounces no-salt-added beef broth 12 ounces beer 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar

TEXAS CHILI

Source: Texas Greats 3 tablespoons bacon grease 3 lbs. beef brisket or lean roast, ground coarse 1 onion, chopped fine. 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1 oz can tomato paste 3 tablespoons cumin 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 1 oz bott dark Mexican beer, up to 12 8 pods red dried chiles (to taste) 3 cups water 1 tablespoon Masa Harina 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

TEXAS FRIED APRICOT PIES

Source: Texas Greats 12 ounces dried apricots 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cups shortening 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vinegar 3 cups all-purpose flour

TEXAS GOAT CHEESE TART

Source: Texas Greats 12 ounces Texas goat cheese 1/2 cup fresh herbs, loosely packed (see suggestions below) 1 small garlic clove, (or more), - mashed 2 ounces unsalted butter 4 ounces fresh ricotta 3 ounces creme fraiche 2 tablespoons flour 2 eggs salt freshly ground black pepper 1 9 inch pie crust, prebaked

TEXAS PECAN PIE

Source: Texas Greats 3 eggs 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar 3/4 cups karo light or dark corn syrup 1/2 cup mazola margarine or butter, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped 1 unbaked deep dish pie crust*, (9") 16 pecan halves

TEXAS QUICHE

Source: Texas Greats 1 4 oz can chopped green chiles 1 lb. grated cheddar cheese* 6 large eggs

TEXAS RED CHILI

Source: Texas Greats 3 lbs. Beef Boneless Round Steak, * 1 cup Onion; Finely Chopped, 1 lg 4 Cloves Garlic;Finely Chopped 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil 2 cups Tomato Puree 2 tablespoons Red Chiles; Ground, To Taste 1 teaspoon Cumin Seed, Ground 1 teaspoon Coriander, Ground 4 Anaheim Chiles, ** 4 Jalapeno Chiles, **

TEXAS REFRIGERATOR CREAM PIE

Source: Texas Greats 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded 3 large egg yolks, beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon plain gelatin powder 1/4 cup cold water 3 large egg whites, beaten stiff 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 9 inch pie crust, baked 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons sugar semisweet chocolate, grated

TEXAS RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT WITH HONEY CINNAMON GLAZE

Source: Texas Greats 4 large ruby red grapefruits, cut into segments 1 peeled kiwi fruit, cut in 4 slices 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup grapefruit juice 16 blackberries 4 edible flowers, like Nasturtiums cinnamon

TEXAS SHEET CAKE

Source: Texas Greats THE CAKE: 1 cup butter 1 cup water 3 tablespoons cocoa, heaping 2 cups granulated white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons Crisco, for greasing pan THE FROSTING: 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup milk 5 tablespoons cocoa, heaping 16 ounces (1 box) powdered sugar

TEXAS STYLE TOFU BARBECUE

Source: Texas Greats 1 lb. firm tofu, frozen, thawed, shredded 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons kitchen bouquet, (or soy 1 cup water -sauce or liquid smoke) 1 cup commercial barbecue sauce 1 small onion, chopped 1 package hamburger buns 1 teaspoon garlic powder

TEXAS WILD DUCK GUMBO

Source: Texas Greats 2 wild ducks 2 celery stalk 1 small onion, sliced 2 small carrots, diced 1 tablespoon salt 1 gallon water 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 1 cup flour 2 cups onion, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper 1 lb. smoked sausage 24 shucked oysters 1/2 cup scallions, sliced 1 cup bell peppers, chopped

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