Local Cookbooks?

[Minnie]

My Mom loves cookbooks from different restaurants of the country.

I meant to look for some this past weekend, but with all I had on my list of things to do, I forgot to look around.

Do any of the local restaurants offer cookbooks, maybe I can order one or two?

 

[grace]

Tim Creehan has a few out.

 

[ItzKatzTime]

My Mom loves cookbooks from different restaurants of the country.

I meant to look for some this past weekend, but with all I had on my list of things to do, I forgot to look around.

Do any of the local restaurants offer cookbooks, maybe I can order one or two?

Good Morning Minnie....just saw your post! My D&K's Cafe Cookbook is about to go to reprint. I might have a few left from the Limited Edition. I wrote this in 2000 when we were in Sewanee, Tennessee on top of the mountain. It printed in 2001. They were $26.50 and have all our recipes from 1991 till----over 100. We even have some family recipes in the book and stories about the area.

I can't seem to get the picture of the cover to come up....but it's one of my favorite pictures of the cafe that an artist from South Florida did when we were in the little cottage where Cafe Tango is now. Okay, I got it to come up. This is the picture of the first D&K's Cafe....thus the name (back then) "D&K's - A Little New Orleans Cafe". The reprint will have some of our new recipes added to it, pictures, Mamou, La. recipes, and other goodies! AND, YES....a new cover!

I'll post a list of some of the recipes that are in it later today! It also has all my dessert recipes in it and, Doug's secrets too!;-) The year we spent in Sewanee was wonderful and I had the perfect location to finally realize a dream....to write this cookbook. Pulling Doug's recipes out of him was a job, but it finally happened.

Hope this helps.

 

[butterbean]

Bob and Linda's Sun Dog Books at Seaside has a good supply of local cookbooks!

 

[Minnie]

Thanks everyone, and Kat, I could kick myself for not remembering to look while I was there. I was just too distracted with everything to do and see and completely forgot about it until I got home and saw my Mom.

truluv, thanks for the Bookstore suggestion, I will definitely check them out, next visit.

 

[ItzKatzTime]

Here's one of my favorite Holiday Pies out of the cookbook!
Taken from Desserts Page 145

Kathy's Holiday Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake​

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I love Cheesecake....Doug loves Pumpkin Pie. After many holidays of pumpkin pies I decided to make something I felt would be a great compromise. We both get to enjoy the flavors we love, and it's much lighter then a conventional pumpkin pie......even Doug likes it better. I hope you will enjoy it too!

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6...........ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/2........cup sugar
1/2........cup golden brown sugar, packed
2...........large eggs
1...........large egg yolk
1...........cup canned pure pumpkin
3/4........cup half and half
1...........teaspoon ground cinnamon
1...........teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2........teaspoon lemon zest
1/2........teaspoon ground ginger
1/2........teaspoon salt

Graham cracker Pie Shell
Honey Pecan Sauce


Beat the soft cream cheese in a large bowl with electric mixer untill fluffy. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup golden brown sugar until the consistency is again light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake at 325% until filling is slightly puffed and just "set" in the center, about 55 minutes. Adjust temperature on your oven as needed.

Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Chill for at least 4 hours in refrigerator and top with whipped cream. For a really rich taste add a drizzle of the Honey Pecan Sauce.

Yields 8 servings

Honey Pecan Sauce

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Honey Pecan Sauce can be served as a dessert sauce, or can make a chicken or fish dish take on a whole new flavor. I have also used it as a sweet dressing, warmed and drizzled over lightly curried chicken or shrimp salad with sauteed bananas, mangoes, and topped with toasted pecans. Don't be afraid to use the unconventional with a traditional dish!

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2........sticks butter
1/2.........cup grade A honey
1/2.........cup coarsely chopped pecans

In a 2 quart saucepan melt 2 sticks of butter. stir in honey and brng to a boil. add pecans and reduce heat to simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from stove and let cool. If not serving immediately place in covered plastic container and store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Remove and heat briefly in microwave when ready to serve.

Yieds 2 cups

 

[DuneAHH]

MMMM Kat! Looks delicious...will definitely be trying this recipe!

 

[DD]

Thanks, Kat! I make one similar, but with a pecan crust. Can't wait to try the sauce though!

 

[Minnie]

Sounds delicious.

 

[ItzKatzTime]

Thanks, Kat! I make one similar, but with a pecan crust. Can't wait to try the sauce though!

Here's another Sauce DD! This is great over ice cream, puddings, pies and cheesecake!

Praline Dessert Sauce

1..........box light or medium brown sugar
3..........tablespoons butter, divided
1/3.......cup honey
3/4.......cup water
1..........cup pecans, cut into fourths
1/2.......teaspoon salt
1..........teaspoon vanilla
2..........tablespoons Praline Liquor

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add sugar, honey, water and pecans. Bring to a boil and cook about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add remaining butter, vanilla and Praline Liquor. Stir and let cool.

Pour into a plastic bowl or jar and keep refrigerated until serving time. If sauce is too thick to pour warm briefly in microwave.

Yields 24 ounces