French Lick Resort in the winter months

Chicken Corn Crab Chowder

Ingredients:

1 lb. of diced bacon
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 baked potatoes, cooled and diced (with skin)
3 tbsp. chicken base or 6 bouillon cubes
4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 qt. heavy cream
2 qt. whole milk
2 tsp. black pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese
2 cups frozen or canned corn
1 cup shredded crab meat
2 cups cooked & diced chicken breast

Pinch of cumin                                                         1 tsp.  dried thyme

1) Sautee bacon until crispy, then add onions.
2) Once onions are cooked till soft, add flour to make roux. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes low heat. Next add

1)   heavy cream, whole milk, and chicken base to roux and whisk.

2)   Finally, add all other ingredients and let simmer.

 

 

 

Marinated Filet Mignon Steak Sandwiches

 

3 table spoon wine vinegar                                                                2 table spoon clover honey

2 table spoon granulated sugar                                                         Pinch of seasoned salt

1 tea spoon ground mustard                                                              1 teaspoon celery seed

1 tea spoon onion powder                                                                 ½ tea spoon white pepper

4 oz. olive oil                                                                                         1 lb. filet mignon

3 sandwich rolls (hoagie, submarine or baguette)                        Onion slices (to top sandwich)

 Sliced smoked provolone cheese or sliced Swiss cheese

 

• In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, sugar, mustard, celery seed, onion powder, and pepper.
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the marinade begins to thicken.
• Pour marinade into a zip lock plastic bag, add steaks and place in refrigerator. Allow to marinade for up to 2 hours.
• Butter and toast rolls, set aside.
• Grill marinated steaks to desired doneness. Let steaks rest on cutting board for a few minutes.
• Slice in thin ¼ inch thick strips.
• Place meat on toasted bun, top with desired toppings, such as: sliced cheeses, onion slices, sliced tomato or shredded lettuce.