Thoroughbred Pie http://southernfood.about.com By: Cathy Nichols, Beaumont Inn.

Pie Crust: (or use prepared refrigerated or frozen pie crust) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup butter, cut up 1/4 cup ice water, more or less Filling: 1/2 cup butter, unsalted, melted 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 2 tablespoons Kentucky Bourbon

Crust: Mix all except water in food processor until crumbly. Slowly add ice water until mixture just holds together. Wrap in a flat circle in plastic wrap; Chill overnight. Form into pie pan. (or use prepared refrigerated or frozen pie crust) Filling: Beat eggs with cooled butter. Add flour & sugar. Beat until mixed well. Gently fold in pecans, chocolate & bourbon. Add mixture to pie shell. Bake at 350circ for about 30 minutes, or until set. Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Ralph's Munchin' Pecan/Peanut Brittle Courtesy of Ralph Lowe

1c sugar ½c light (white) corn syrup 1c raw (green) peanuts or pecans 1 Tbs butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4+ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda

Note: When removing dish from the microwave it contain molten sugar and will be EXTREMELY HOT!!!! You will be required to hold the dish a considerable amount of time while mixing in ingredients. A clean insulated leather glove works very well for holding the dish, but a thick pot holder may also work. Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a glass bowl or casserole dish using a butter knife. Microwave on high power for 4 min, mixture will be bubbling. Remove from microwave and add nuts of choice to the mixture and stir in well using a butter knife. Microwave for 3 min for pecans or 5 min for raw peanuts. (If you are using roasted peanuts drop the time to less than 2 minutes). Remove from microwave and stir in butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Microwave for 1-2 min. Once this step is over the mixture will have changed color from clear to caramel. Remove from microwave and quickly stir in baking soda using a spatula. The mixture will begin to foam and bubble. While it is still hot pour the mixture onto a greased cookie sheet and allow it to spread out on its own. When the brittle has cooled in can be broken into pieces and served. The standard disclaimer applies that microwave times will vary according to your particular oven. If in doubt, undercook the brittle as it is easy to burn. Also, it will continue to cook and darken a little once in it poured onto the cookie sheet.