Monday, September 29, 2008

Tennessee Blackberry Cobbler

 Ingredients  :
  • 4 c. fresh blackberries or 24-oz frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1-1/2 c sugar
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp butter
Directions  :
Assemble all ingredients and utensils. Toss berries, sugar and flour, place in an ungreased 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle berries with lemon juice and dot with butter, set aside.

Crust  :
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 c. heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
Directions  :
In a large bowl mix flour, salt and baking powder. Gently fold cream into flour mixture.
Place dough on floured board and knead for 1 minute. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into lattice strips or place the entire sheet of dough on cobbler. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes then reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake another 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Spinach-Bacon Roll-Ups

 Ingredients  :
  • 6 each Smoked Country Bacon slices
  • 110-oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 (9-inch) diameter flour tortillas
Directions  :
Cook bacon until crisp, drain and crumble into medium-sized pieces. Combine bacon and next five ingredients in medium bowl.

Soften tortillas until pliable in microwave for approx. 10 to 15 seconds. Spread 1/3 of the filling over each tortilla, leaving 1/2 inch border. Roll up tightly, enclosing the filling inside. Wrap in plastic and chill until the filling is firm, at least one hour.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Remove plastic and slice off unfilled ends. Cut rolls crosswise on slight diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Arrange on large baking sheet. Bake until heated through about 7 minutes. Makes approximately 30 roll-ups.