Dorothy Lamalie – Family Recipes

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Dad, Dorothy Lamalie, Liked by, Mom, Poultry

Mom’s Chicken and Herb Dumplings

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 pounds)
6 cups chicken broth (low fat, reduced sodium)
Bouquet garni (3 sprigs of parsley, 2 sprigs of thyme, 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh, 6 black peppercorns, tied together in cheesecloth)
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/2 ounce), plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, preferably Vidalia, chopped
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 cup peas
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

To poach the chicken, in a large saucepan, add the breasts and the chicken broth to cover. Add the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil over high heat, then decrease the heat to low. Simmer, skimming off the foam occasionally, until the chicken is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (If the stock is cloudy, don’t worry; it’s simply protein clarified from the stock. Just ignore it or strain it out.) Transfer the poached chicken to a warm plate; reserve the broth. Cover with a lid and set aside.

To prepare the dumplings, in a bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, parsley, and ¾ teaspoon of the salt. In a small saucepan, bring the milk and butter to a simmer over low heat; season with black pepper. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

In a second large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and peas. Cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the reserved broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Decrease the heat to low. Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into the simmering stock. Cover and simmer until the dumplings are cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

To assemble, add the reserved chicken and cook just until heated through, about 5 minutes.

To serve, ladle into shallow bowls and garnish with additional cheese; serve immediately.

Cookies and Brownies, Desserts, Dorothy Lamalie

Outrageous Brownies

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
14 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (divided into 8 ounces & 6 ounces)
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon powdered instant espresso
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Butter and flour a 13″X 9″ baking sheet.

Melt together the butter, 8 ounces of chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler. Remove from heat and let cool to almost room temperature.

In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, powdered espresso, vanilla, and sugar. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and set aside.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, the baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Fold in the walnuts and remaining 6 ounces of chocolate chips. Pour into the baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes, then open the oven, lift the backing sheet and rap it against the oven shelf to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Turn the pan around and rap the other side. (This stops the rising process and will give the brownies their deliciously dense texture.) Bake another 15 or so minutes, just until a toothpick comes out clean – do not overbake.

Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into squares.

Note: This recipe is from the Barefoot Contessa cookbook but her version was double in size and used a 12×18 jelly roll pan, which Mom did. So the baking time of 30 minutes for a halved recipe and 13×9 pan is approximate. Also note that these are very rich.

Dorothy Lamalie, Vegetables

Three Cheese Tomatoes

1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Swiss cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary
1/4 salt
2 medium tomatoes

Preheat oven to 450F.

In a medium bowl, combine cheeses. Add bread crumbs, olive oil, thyme and rosemary. Mix well.

Cut tomatoes in half. Top each tomato with an equal amount of cheese mixture.

Bake at 450F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Dorothy Lamalie, Vegetables

Tomato and Cheddar Pie

Crust
2 cups flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, cut into 1/2′ cubes
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk

Filling
2 pounds large ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/4′ slices
2-1/2 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar (8-9 ounces)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan (1/2 ounce)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1-1/2 tablespoons cornmeal

Crust
Whisk first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Using your fingertips, rub in butter until coarse meal forms and some small lumps remain. Stir in buttermilk and knead gently with your hands until dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 1 hour.

Filling
Lay tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with 2 layers of paper towels. Place another 2 layers of paper towels on top of tomatoes. Let stand for 30 minutes to drain.

Preheat oven to 425°.

Roll out dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to an 11″ round. Remove top layer of plastic wrap. Invert dough onto pie dish. Carefully peel off plastic wrap.

Toss both cheeses in a medium bowl until evenly incorporated. Reserve 1/4 cup of cheese mixture. Whisk mayonnaise, marjoram, thyme, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over bottom of crust, then top with 1/2 cup cheese mixture. Arrange 1/3 of tomatoes over cheese, overlapping as needed. Spread half of mayonnaise mixture (about 1/3 cup) over.

Repeat layering with 1 cup of cheese mixture, 1/2 of remaining tomato slices, and remaining mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese mixture over, then remaining tomato slices. Sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Fold overhanging crust up and over edges of tomato slices.

Bake pie until crust is golden and cheese is golden brown, 35-40 minutes (check crust halfway and tent with foil if it’s getting too dark). Let pie cool 15 to 20 minutes before serving or it will be very soupy.

Dad, Dorothy Lamalie, Mom, Poultry

Parmesan Chicken Tetrazzini

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 salt
1/2 pound mushrooms, washed and sliced
1/4 cup white wine
1/3 cup flour
1 and a half cans of chicken broth (21 ounces broth, total)
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese
3-1/2 cups of cooked vermicelli (about 8 ounces of uncooked pasta)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 pounds)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 350F and grease one 8-inch square baking dish.
Melt butter in a large stockpot. Add onion, celery, pepper, salt and mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
Add white wine and cook for 1 minute.
In a small bowl, whisk flour into the chicken broth, then gradually add to the stockpot of celery & onion. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Add 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and all the cream cheese. Stir with a whisk until the cream cheese has melted.
Stir in cooked pasta and chicken.
Spoon into baking dish.
Combine breadcrumbs with remaining Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over casserole.
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Beef, Dad, Dorothy Lamalie, Mom

Prime Rib

1 3-rib standing beef rib roast (about 6 pounds)
3 small gloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Place beef in shallow baking dish on top of a wire rack. Pat dry. Allow to sit at room temperature for one hour.

Combine remaining ingredients and brush all over beef.

Roast at 450*F for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 and roast for an hour or until beef reaches 125 in center for medium-rare.

When done, remove from oven, cover with foil and let it rest for 30 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with Bearnaise sauce.

Dad, Dorothy Lamalie, Mom, Soup

Mom’s Irish Lamb Soup

1.5 pounds fresh lean lamb shoulder, boneless, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 12-ounce bottle of beer
1/2 t. pepper
2 cans (14.5-ounces each) beef broth
1 package (0.93 ounces) brown gravy mix
3 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2 cups shredded green cabbage

Heat the olive oil an a 3-quart saucepan. Add onion and salute until lightly brown. Add lamb, stirring until browned. Stir in beer and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Mix in broth and gravy mix. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Stir in cabbage and cook just until cabbage turns bright green. Serve.

Dad, Desserts, Dorothy Lamalie, Mom, Pie

Butterscotch Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust

Crust
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons ice-cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
wax paper
parchment paper

Filling
2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups milk
6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Meringue
6 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Prepare Crust
1. Pulse pecans in a food processor 10 to 12 times or until finely chopped. Transfer pecans to a small bowel.
2. Pulse 1-1/4 cups of flour and 2 tablespoon of sugar in the processor 2 or 3 times to combine.
3. Add butter and pulse 10 or 12 times until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. Add pecans and pulse 2 or 3 times to combine.
5. With processor running, pour 2 tablespoons of ice-cold water and 1 teaspoon of vanilla through the food chute and process just until the dough comes together.
6. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a disk.
7. Wrap disk in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350F.
9. Place dough disk between two sheets of lightly floured wax paper and roll to a 12-inch circle.
10. Fit pie crust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Fold edges under and crimp.
11. Prick bottom and sides of dough with a fork.
12. Line dough with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
13. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
14. Remove weights and parchment paper, and bake 10 to 12 minutes more or until browned.
15. Cool completely on a wire rack (about an hour).
Prepare Filling:
1. Whisk together brown sugar, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan.
2. Gradually whisk in milk.
3. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 8 to 9 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
4. Gradually whisk about one-fourth of the hot sugar mixture into the egg yolks, then add the egg yolk-sugar mixture into the hot sugar mixture.
5. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 or 3 more minutes or until the mixture is thick and smooth and just begins to bubble.
6. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
7. Pour filling into prepared piecrust.
Prepare Meringue:
1. Beat egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
2. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves.
3. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges.
Bake Pie:
1. Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Remove from oven to a wire rack and cool completely (about 2 hours).
3. Chill 4 to 6 hours before serving.

Cake, Dad, Dorothy Lamalie, Mom

Mocha Pecan Sheet Cake

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup strong-brewed coffee
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla

6 tablespoons milk
1 pound (one 16 oz box) powdered sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease 15-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 1 inch jelly roll pan.

In a saucepan, add 1/2 cup butter, coffee, 1/2 cup cocoa and vegetable oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in warm cocoa mixture.

In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add to flour mixture and blend well. Spread into prepared cake pan.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Reduce oven temperature to 350F.

To toast the pecans, lightly spritz baking sheet with cooking spray.
When the oven temperature is down to 350, put the pecans on the baking sheet and toast them just until they become aromatic, about 5 minutes. You have to watch them carefully as they are easily scorched. When done, remove from oven and let cool.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, stir milk and remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup cocoa. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

Spread frosting over warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans.

Beef, Dorothy Lamalie

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatballs
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 tablespoons dehydrated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce

In medium bowl, combine the meatball ingredients. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Place under the broiler in your oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the meatballs begin to brown.
In a large saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the meatballs and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.