Family Dinner April 2009: Quiche Lorraine

Since we are getting a lot of eggs from our chickens, now, we thought we’d make something to take to this month’s family pot luck dinner that would use a lot of eggs.
So, here is my take on…
 
 
Quiche Lorraine
makes 2 9-inch pies
Ingredients
2 9-inch deep dish pie crusts
8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 green onions, [...]

Valentine’s Day Menu 2009

Apéritif: Kir

Starter: Spicy Cheese Rounds with cream cheese

Soup: Shrimp Bisque

Citrus Sorbet

Entree: Chicken Gruyere with Sauteed Mushrooms and Steamed Green Beans

Salad: Cucumber Dill Salad

Cheese & Fruit: Watermelon, Red Grapes, Emmental and Provolone

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse garnished with sliced almonds

Cheese Biscuits

This is a treat that my mother’s family had for breakfast every Christmas morning. I now make these for Matthew from time to time.
2 cups self-rising flour
3 tablespoons lard (or shortening)
3/4 cup milk (or buttermilk)
8-12 cubes cheddar cheese (depending upon how large you make your biscuits)
Cut the lard into the flour until it resembles coarse [...]