As we shelter in place and do our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus, we’d like to add a little flavor to your feed. Today, we’re kicking off a series called What’s Cookin’ at Buie & Co.
In the coming weeks, we’ll aim to brighten your day (and your palate) by sharing what our amazing clients and team are doing in the community and in the kitchen.
Be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram to see all of our posts, and join the conversation using the hashtags #WhatsCookinAtBuieCo #BuieandCooking #BuieAndCommunity.
Below we share our full collection of recipes – including a link to download our complete recipe book at the bottom of the post – from our team’s kitchens to yours. Stay strong and stay (hope) full, Central Texas.
Kate’s Air Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Cayenne
- Salt
- Pepper
- Franks’s Hot Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
Directions
When preparing my seasoning, I like to wing it! I love mixing up the spices until it’s just right – I go light on the cayenne, salt and pepper, but add lots of garlic and onion powder because those burn off easier.
Using an air fryer, cook the wings on high for 20 minutes. Taste test one and, as needed, add more seasoning on the fly. Then lightly coat the wings with Frank’s hot sauce and air fry for another 20 minutes on low.
Once done, remove the wings from the air fryer, lightly toss in more Frank’s hot sauce, and serve with ranch.
Ashley’s Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Teaspoon White Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Smoked Paprika, For Garnish
Directions
Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with enough water so that there’s 1 1/2 inches of water above the eggs. Heat on high until water begins to boil, then cover, turn the heat to low, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and leave covered for 14 minutes, then rinse under cold water continuously for 1 minute.
Crack eggshells and carefully peel under cool running water. Gently dry with paper towels. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, removing yolks to a medium bowl, and placing the whites on a serving platter. Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using a fork. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and mix well.
Evenly disperse heaping teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
Tori’s Spring Salad
Ingredients
- Butter Lettuce
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Radishes
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Red Onion
- Goat Cheese
- Sunflower Seeds
- Chicken
- Bacon
- Safflower or Olive Oil
- Lemon
- Salt and Pepper
Directions
I always like to have some good jams on while cooking – put on your favorite album or try my Cooking Playlist on Spotify. Then pour yourself a glass of wine – or two! – to enjoy as you prepare this simple salad.
For the dressing, whisk together safflower or olive oil with fresh lemon juice and a dash of salt and pepper until you’ve reached your preferred taste.
Gather your produce and give it a good rinse. Then, chop your vegetables and the protein of your choice (I prefer chicken, but will use anything on hand). Add everything to a large serving bowl, drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing, then toss it up!
Addie’S Rosé Spritz
Ingredients
- Rosé
- Topo Chico
- Strawberries
- Meyer Lemon
- Fresh Mint
- Ice
Directions
Begin by muddling a few strawberries in the bottom of your glass. Add crushed ice on top of the strawberries, until the glass is about 3/4 full. Next, fill the glass halfway with your favorite rosé (still or sparkling – both are great).
To add a little excitement, squeeze a slice of Meyer lemon into your glass. Then fill to the top with Topo Chico or lemon sparkling water. I always finish by garnishing with a lemon wedge and some mint leaves from my herb garden. Cheers!
Sarah’s Blueberry Muffins
Recipe by Nancy Harmon Jenkins, from NYT Cooking
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sifted All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs, Well Beaten
- 3/4 Cup Milk
- 1/3 Cup Melted Butter
- 1 Cup Blueberries
- 3 Tablespoons Flour
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and grease 12 muffin cups with a little butter.
Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Combine the eggs, milk and melted butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Do not try to beat until smooth because the muffins will be tough and grainy. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over blueberries, and turn to coat well. Stir into the batter, mixing just enough to combine.
Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until muffins are brown and pull away from the sides of the tin.
Brooke’s Chocolate Sheet Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 Cups Flour
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 4 (Heaping) Tablespoons Cocoa
- 2 Sticks Butter
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
- 2 Whole Beaten Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
For the frosting:
- 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Pecans
- 1-3/4 Stick Butter
- 4 (Heaping) Tablespoons Cocoa
- 6 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Pound (Less 1/2 Cup) Powdered Sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa and stir together. Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.
In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into a 18” x 13” sheet cake pan and bake at 350º for 20 minutes.
While the cake is baking, make the icing. Chop pecans finely. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa and cinnamon, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir together. Add the pecans, stir, and pour over warm cake.
Patti’s Pad Thai
Recipe by Jam Sanichat, chef and owner of Thai Fresh – be sure to sign up for one of her classes!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dried wide rice noodles
- 3 stalks Chinese broccoli or similar veggie
- 4 oz. ground beef or protein of choice
- 3-4 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 2-3 tbsp. thin soy sauce
- 3-4 tbsp. think soy sauce
- 2 large eggs, warmed to room temperature
- 1-2 tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
Directions
Soak noodles in cold water for 90 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse. Cut Chinese broccoli into pieces 2-3 inches long.
Heat oil in a deep pan or wok. Sauté chopped garlic for a few seconds, until fragrant. Add in protein and stir until cooked. Toss in noodles with thick and thin soy sauce, stir and spread out to pan-fry noodles for a minute. Continue sautéing until all sauces have been absorbed by the noodles.
Make a well in the middle of the pan, add a little oil, crack and fry the eggs until one side is cooked – about 1-2 minutes – then mix eggs in with the noodles. Add the broccoli, then stir and spread out to pan-fry the mixture for a minute.
Sprinkle with sugar and white pepper, mix well and transfer to a serving dish.
Megan’s Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 1 Package Pappardelle Pasta
- Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
- Olive Oil
- Butter
- White Wine – For Cooking or Drinking; Anything Will Do!
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Heavy Cream
- Grated Parmesan
- Basil
- Salt and Pepper
- Arugula
Directions
Cook the pappardelle in salted, boiling water until al dente. At the same time, add a drizzle of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan. Cook the shrimp on medium heat.
Add a splash of white wine to the pan, and then add the cooked pasta and two tablespoons of heavy cream. You can add more if needed to help thicken the sauce, but beware of adding too much, as it can make the sauce too watery. The goal is a light, creamy sauce that really absorbs into the pasta.
As the cream thickens, add lots of freshly ground pepper, lemon juice, basil and grated parmesan. Stir frequently, to make sure everything is incorporated. The sauce and parmesan should combine to melt right into the pappardelle.
Transfer the pasta to a plate, and top with more pepper and fresh arugula for an added crunch. Pairs perfectly with any white wine – my favorite is pinot grigio!
Elmer’s Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 2 oz Bourbon
- Ice
- Lemon Peel Garnish (Orange Peel for Rye)
Directions
Pour 1/4 oz simple syrup and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters into a highball glass (bitters are like the salt and pepper of cocktails, so just a little will go a long way). Add 2 oz of your favorite Bourbon – I like Bulleit or Wild Turkey for cocktails – and fill the glass with plenty of ice, then stir. The goal is to cool the cocktail and let it soak up some of the water from the ice to smooth it all out.
Finally, strain your cocktail into a lowball glass with fresh ice (a single, large ice cube is recommended to decrease dilution), garnish with a lemon peel twist, and enjoy. If you’re using Rye, I recommend swapping out the lemon peel for an orange peel to better compliment the spice of the Rye.
Jed’s Grilled Salmon
Image credit: Jessica Gavin
Ingredients
- 1 Side Fresh Salmon, Boned But Skin On (Approximately 3 Pounds)
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
Directions
Cut the salmon crosswise into 4 equal pieces. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients for the marinade. Drizzle half on the salmon and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes; save the rest.
Heat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grilling rack with olive oil to keep the fish from sticking. Place the salmon skin side down and grill for 4 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Turn carefully with a wide spatula and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. The salmon should be slightly raw in the middle when finished, but will keep cooking once you remove it from the grill.
Transfer to a serving plate and apply the remainder of the marinade. Allow the fish to rest for 10 minutes, then remove the skin. Serve warm or chilled.