Springtime

On September 12, 2011, in Lifestyle, Susan M. Voss, What's Cooking Today, by Susan M. Voss

I always thought that different foods have their own season and that you would never serve hot soup in the summer or potato salad in the winter. My husband has disabused me of that notion and I can make soup all summer and he will happily eat my potato salad any time. It makes menu planning easier for sure!

My Favorite Vegetable – Potatoes!

On September 12, 2011, in Lifestyle, Susan M. Voss, What's Cooking Today, by Susan M. Voss

The one vegetable I have always loved is a potato. I love them mashed, baked, fried, and any other way you could possibly think to prepare them. One favorite way to have them though, is Delmonico style.

Susan’s Delmonico Potatoes

On September 12, 2011, in Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt margarine. With a wire whist or slotted spoon, stir in flour until well blended and smooth, cook for a couple of minutes. Gradually add milk stirring constantly until mixture is thick and bubbling. Add salt and pepper and shredded cheese. Remove from heat and gradually stir in diced potatoes. Pour mixture into a greased 13x9x2. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on the top. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until bubbly. This can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use. Then bake for approximately one hour or until bubbly.

Susan’s Sugar Cookies

On September 12, 2011, in Baking, Lifestyle, Recipes, Susan M. Voss, by Susan M. Voss

Heat oven to 375°. Beat sugar and margarine on low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in extracts and egg. Stir in dry ingredients. Shape by teaspoon into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet, about 2” apart. (For rolled cookies, refrigerate dough for a half hour and then roll and cut.) Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 9-11 minutes, until set and lightly brown at the edges. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Cirque du Souffle – Strawberry Ricotta Soufflé

On October 18, 2010, in Cirque du Souffle, by Wilfried F. Voss

In a mixer bowl, beat ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 of the eggs and 1 egg yolk, the crumbs, flour and extract to blend thoroughly. With clean beaters, in a small bowl, beat the remaining egg white until stiff, but not dry, then gently fold into the cheese mixture. Pour into prepared dish.

Cirque Du Souffle – Banana Souffle

On October 14, 2010, in Cirque du Souffle, by Wilfried F. Voss

1. Combine gelatin, 1/2 cup sugar and 2. Beat together egg yolks and water; 3. Place over low heat; stir constantly until gelatin dissolves and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. 4. Remove from heat; stir in lime rind, lime juice, rum and banana liqueur. 5. Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. 6. Beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form; gradually beat in remaining sugar.

Cirque Du Souffle – Bacon, Cheese Souffle

On October 14, 2010, in Cirque du Souffle, by Wilfried F. Voss

In medium saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and continue cooking until bubbly. Gradually add cream, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add bacon and beat in egg yolks, add dry onion flakes and seasoning pepper. Pour mixture into large bowl and set aside.

Cirque Du Souffle – Asparagus Souffle

On October 14, 2010, in Cirque du Souffle, by Wilfried F. Voss

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter and pour into two 8- or 9-inch square pans, coating the bottom thoroughly. In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly and stir in the cheeses. Combine the flour and baking powder and add to the egg mixture; blend thoroughly. Stir in asparagus pieces, saving some tips for garnish.

Cirque Du Souffle – Carrot Souffle

On October 13, 2010, in Cirque du Souffle, by Wilfried F. Voss

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For the topping: Combine the crushed corn flakes or walnuts, brown sugar and butter. Set aside. Puree the cooked carrots and the eggs in a blender (do not use a food processor). Add the sugar, flour, vanilla, butter, nutmeg and salt and blend. Pour into a 1 1/2-quart pan or souffle dish and bake for 40 minutes. Spread the topping over the souffle and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer, until the topping is lightly browned.

Cirque Du Souffle – Corn Souffle

On October 13, 2010, in Cirque du Souffle, by Wilfried F. Voss

Cut butter into cornbread mix until small lumps remain. Mix together egg, sour cream, and the cans of corn. Add to cornbread mix and stir until well blended. Bake uncovered in greased 9 x 9-inch baking dish for 35 to 45 minutes or until center is solid and edges are brown. Don’t open oven for first 20 minutes or souffle will fall.