CARROT CAKE SUPREME

Posted inDesserts
Recipe from Christine McQueen, SVP Operations at Bank of Oklahoma. Christine isn’t just an outstanding banker, leader, and a great baker. Try her ultra-rich in flavor and texture carrot cake. INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 large eggs 2 cups sugar ¾ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups grated carrot 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 3 ½…

COQ AU VIN

Posted inEntrees
No one makes this better than Bistro Jeanty. Their two secret ingredients are cognac and cocoa powder. Genius! INGREDIENTS 2 large yellow onions, peeled and diced 3 shallots, peeled and diced 8 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 3 sprigs parsley 2 bay leaves 5 branches thyme 1 1/2 bottles good quality Merlot or Red Zinfandel 1 cups chicken stock 4 chicken hind quarters (leg and thigh) Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4…

CAULIFLOWER WITH BACON, CAPERS AND RAISINS

Posted inSide dishes
Excellent side dish for Thanksgiving. No raisins if Liat is making this. INGREDIENTS 4 slices smokey bacon, cut into 1/4" strips 2 lbs. cauliflower florets 3/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tbsp capers 1 tsp chopped garlic 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp lemon juice INSTRUCTIONS Crisp bacon in a heavy 10" skillet. Add cauliflower and cook until lightly brown, 5-7 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until…