6/22/2008

I would like to start by sending my condolences to the entire Kalitta family. My prayers go out to the entire family. “God Bless”

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Eating in someone else’s home other than ours did not excite me when I was growing up. I was spoiled with great food. I remember one of the first times I spent the night at a friend’s house when I was a kid. I did not know what to do when dinner was served. I was in shock. It was the first time that I realized how good I had it at home. The food did not taste like what I was used to eating. It is not that I did not appreciate the meal. I just had no idea that people did not eat like us.

I am now often asked if it hard for me to eat in someone else’s home. I love when someone else cooks. It is really fun for me to relax and see what creative ideas are in other peoples minds. Maybe I will even help out a little, if they want.

I went to Texas with Mitzi (my girlfriend) a while ago. It was the first time that I was going to meet her family. Before we went, she kept asking me what I wanted to eat while we were there. I think that her family had concerns cooking for me. Maybe they thought that I was picky (which I am --- a little!) I thought that it would be great to have a really good southern meal. You know- brisket with all the fixins. Well- we got there and it was a complete southern meal. And, let me tell you- it was great! I was trying to watch my figure, but every time I walked near the kitchen, I saw the most incredible pecan pie that Mitzi’s grandma (Nanny) had made. I finally broke down and had a piece. It was well worth the (Weight). This is the recipe that I would like to share with you.



Nannys Pecan Pie
(Makes 1 Pie)

Ingredients:

3 Each Large Eggs (Beaten)
1/2 Cup Sugar (Granulated)
1 Cup Light Karo Syrup
1/3 Cup Butter (Unsalted- melted)
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup Pecans (Chopped)


Procedure:
- Using a wire whisk, whip the eggs, sugar, Karo, butter, salt and vanilla until well mixed
- Add the pecans; stir until evenly mixed
- Pour into unbaked pie shell.
- Bake 15 minutes .at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 45 min or until filling is set.

Note: I multiplied all of the ingredients by 1.5 for the pie in the photo because I decided to bake it in a 12 inch iron skillet.

-Enjoy!