My recipes

Perfect pie crust

2012-10-11T19:34:00.002-04:00

1/2 cup Veg. shortening
1 1/2 cup Flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold water

Mix flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour mix until crumbly. Add water until it holds together. roll out onto floured surface. Ta-da!

Cracked Sugar Cookies

2012-10-11T19:22:00.000-04:00

1 cup Shortening (I use butter)
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Cream (or whip for lighter, fluffier cookies) Shortening (butter) and sugar.
Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well.
Add vanilla.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Then slowly add this to the wet ingredients.
Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350
Form dough into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar. Place 2" apart and bake for 10-11 mins until center looks cooked. Baking until browning will yield a stiffer cookie.

Remove from pan immediately.

Lidia's Struffoli

2012-10-11T19:01:00.001-04:00

Dough
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
Zest of half a lemon, grated
Zest of half an orange, grated
pinch salt
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon grappa, rum, or vanilla
3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Honey Syrup
2 cups honey
½ cup sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ cup small colored sprinkles

Stir the flour, sugar, lemon and orange zest and salt together in a bowl and turn it out onto a clean work surface. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the eggs, butter and grappa to it. With your fingertips, work the eggs, butter and grappa together until more or less blended, then begin working in the dry ingredients. Continue working the dough until it is smooth and evenly blended. Gather the dough together into a ball, wipe the dough from your hands and add it to the dough ball. Clean your hands and the work surface, flour both lightly and knead the dough until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

Pull off a plum size piece of the dough and roll it out with your palms and fingers to a rope about 1/3 inch in diameter. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cut the dough ropes crosswise into 1/3-inch lengths. Roll the pieces of dough between your hands into balls.

Pour the oil into a wide, deep skillet or braising pan and heat over medium heat until a deep frying thermometer registers 350 degrees F or a dough ball gives off a lively sizzle when slipped into the oil. Carefully slide about one-fourth of the dough balls into the oil and fry, turning and immersing them with a wire skimmer or slotted spoon, until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer them with the skimmer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain, first allowing any excess oil to drip back into the pan. Repeat with the remaining dough balls, allowing the oil to return to the correct temperature before frying the next batch.

Have a bowl of cold water and a serving plate large enough to hold the finished struffoli (about 12 inches in diameter) close by. Stir the honey, sugar and water together in a heavy wide pot large enough to hold all the dough balls over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to high and bring the syrup to a boil. The syrup will foam up dramatically when it comes to a boil. Continue cooking until the foam dies down and the mixture becomes just a shade darker [ok?], about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately add all the fried dough balls. Toss them in the syrup with a wire skimmer until they are coated. Remove the dough balls from the syrup with the skimmer, allowing excess syrup to drip back into the pan first, and mound them on the serving plate like a pyramid, helping yourself with your hands from time to time, after dipping them into the cold water to protect them.

Scatter the sprinkles over the mound of struffoli until it is colorful. You may serve them the same day, however it also keeps well for several days covered loosely with plastic wrap.

Creamed Chicken & biscuits

2011-12-03T16:09:00.001-05:00

1/2 large onion
1 1/2 tsp butter
4 c chopped, cooked chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c sour cream
1/2 c milk
1/2 c chopped pimento
1 c shredded, mild cheddar cheese. Divided.
6 frozen biscuits, thawed

Preheat oven to 350. grease bottom & sides of 11x7 baking dish.
Chop onion. Heat butter in skillet til melted. Saute onion until tender.
Combine onion, soup, chicken milk, sour cream and pimento in med bowl. Pour into baking pan, bake for 15 mins. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 3/4 c cheese. Top with thawed biscuits, sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until biscuits are golden brown and sauce is bubbly. (about 20 mins)
Serve immediately.

Old-World Manicotti

2011-12-03T15:49:00.001-05:00

12 large manicotti shells
4 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 c ricotta cheese
6 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 2 tbsp dried)
1 (26-oz) jar/can Spaghetti sauce, divided
1/2 c grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Preheat oven to 350
Spray 13x9 baking dish w/ non-stick cooking spray
Cook pasta according to package instructions (do not over-cook) rinse, and dry pasta on paper towels.

Filling: In medium bowl combine 3 c Mozzarella with ricotta & basil.
Carefully stuff mixture into pasta w/ a small spoon.
pour a small amount of sauce into baking dish and arrange filled pastas in pan. Pour remaining sauce over top of pasta.
Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes, sprinkle w/ Parmesan bake 10 mins longer.
Serve immediately

Navajo Fry bread

2011-12-03T15:45:00.001-05:00

2 c oil (for frying)
4 c all-purpose flour
3 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 c warm milk
1/4 c sugar

Mix, form balls & flatten.
Heat oil to 365
Fry in oil till batter bubbles then flip
Dry on paper towels.

Sneaky Petes

2011-12-03T15:32:00.001-05:00

1 can frozen lemonade
1 can frozen Orange Juice
1 (1/5) bottle of vodka

Combine, freeze to a slush. Mix with Fresca. Enjoy! (Warning: these are stronger than they taste therefore try to maintain the same altitude at all times)
Garnish with orange wedge & Cherry on a nifty little Pirate sword.

Olive Garden - Pasta Roma Soup

2011-08-27T13:10:00.000-04:00

2 (16-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained

6 slices bacon, cooked, drained, and chopped
¹/3 cup olive oil
³/4 cup onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
¹/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 ¹/2 cups canned tomatoes, drained and diced
1 quart chicken broth
¹/2 teaspoon black pepper
¹/8 teaspoon ground rosemary
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
¹/2 cup miniature pasta dry bowties, cooked

Add garbanzo beans to food processor and process using on/off pulse until beans are well mashed. Scrape down sides as necessary. Reserve.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven.

Add carrots, onions, celery and garlic and saute for 5 minutes on medium heat.Add bacon, tomatoes, chicken broth, pepper, and parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Keep warm. Add pasta to finished soup and serve immediately.

St. Louis Bread Co. - Coffee Bread Pudding

2011-08-27T13:04:00.000-04:00

St. Louis Bread Company -Coffee Bread Pudding

5 cups day-old bread
1/2 c espresso
1/3 c 1/2 & 1/2 cream
5 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 c raisins
1/3 c pecans
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preheat oven to 325. Butter a 2-qt baking dish. fill with crumbled or cubed bread.
Mix espresso and half& half; pour over bread. Let soak for 1 hour.

Mix eggs and sugar; add nutmeg and vanilla mix well. Pour over bread mixture.
Mix in Raisins and pecans (opt)
Dot the top with 2 tblsp of Butter

Bake 45-60 mins

Zesty Greek Pasta Salad

2011-05-26T11:41:00.002-04:00

3 cups bow tie or rigatoni pasta

3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon garlic (chopped)

1 cup Kalamata olives

1 roasted red pepper (diced large)

1 tablespoon fresh oregano (chopped) or 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon of fresh basil (chopped) or 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup feta cheese (cut into square chunks)

1 cup blanched broccoli (optional)

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse, drain and let pasta cool.

Add cooled pasta to large bowl.

Add and mix in balsamic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic.

Add fresh herbs (or dried) while stirring.

Add olives, red pepper and feta cheese, toss lightly.

Chill (ideally for at least one day.)

Serve cold.

Cobb Salad

2011-05-16T22:20:00.000-04:00

6 slices bacon
3 eggs
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing

Directions

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Divide shredded lettuce among individual plates.
Evenly divide and arrange chicken, eggs, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, avocado and green onions in a row on top of the lettuce.
Drizzle with your favorite dressing and enjoy.

Chicken Tikka Masala

2011-05-16T20:54:00.000-04:00

1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 long skewers
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Chicken Biryani

2011-05-16T20:36:00.000-04:00

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 pinch powdered saffron
5 pods cardamom
3 whole cloves
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound basmati rice
4 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Directions

In a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. Add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. Fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. It may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
When the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. Cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. There should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. If necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
Wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry the onions until they are golden. Add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. Stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
In a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. When the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. Add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. Bring to boil. Cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid or stir while cooking. Spoon biryani onto a warm serving dish.

Fish Fillets Italiano

2011-05-16T19:58:00.000-04:00

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pound cod fillets

Directions

In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.
Stir in tomatoes, olives, parsley, and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Place fillets in sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes, or until fish turns white.

Tracy's Cream cheese & potato soup

2011-05-16T19:53:00.000-04:00

4 cups chicken broth (or water)

4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into chunks

3 medium carrots, peeled & chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced

1 cup fresh peas

Salt, to taste

Oregano

Basil

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Combine broth, potatoes, vegetables, and spices.

Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender.

Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening.

Reduce to low heat.

Add cream cheese.

Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts

Mini Meatball subs

2011-05-16T19:17:00.000-04:00

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 dinner rolls, split

Directions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

Chicken Francaise

2011-04-14T13:04:00.000-04:00

1 egg, beaten
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch paprika
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
6 slices lemon, for garnish
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the egg and juice of 1/2 lemon. In another shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then flour mixture.
Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side.
In a medium bowl, mix together broth and juice of 1 lemon, and pour mixture over chicken in skillet. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 8 minutes. Place on serving platter, and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

Banana Bread French Toast

2011-04-04T18:07:00.000-04:00

Ingredients

3 eggs
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1 loaf banana bread
confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)

Directions

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla with a fork. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice banana bread into 4 thick slices. Dip each slice into the egg mixture, then place in the hot pan. Cook on each side until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving, if desired.

Rich and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

2011-04-04T18:06:00.000-04:00

Ingredients

4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced
4 cups tomato juice
14 leaves fresh basil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.
Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil.

Baja Chicken Dinner

2011-04-04T18:00:00.000-04:00

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch strips
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 can (15 oz.) low-sodium tomato sauce
1 package (16 oz.) frozen corn
2 ¹/2 teaspoons taco or burrito seasoning
Baked low-fat tortilla chips
Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook about five minutes, stirring often.

2. Add peppers, tomato sauce, corn and seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Spoon over tortilla chips and sprinkle with cheese.

Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes

2011-03-28T21:31:00.001-04:00

Ingredients

3/4 pound sweet potatoes

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan of boiling water, and cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and immediately immerse in cold water to loosen skins. Drain, remove skins, chop, and mash.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, milk and butter in a separate medium bowl. Blend sweet potato mixture into the flour mixture to form a batter.

Preheat a lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter mixture onto the prepared griddle by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook until golden brown, turning once with a spatula when the surface begins to bubble.

Adipoli Parathas

2011-03-23T16:57:00.001-04:00

Ingredients

For the dough:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
For the filling:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 green chile pepper, chopped
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece ginger, grated
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
10 fresh curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
sea salt to taste
6 ounces uncooked prawns, peeled and deveined
2 eggs, beaten

Directions

To make the dough, place the flour into a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in 1/4 cup vegetable oil and the water to make a soft, pliable dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth, about 4 minutes. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and set aside for 1 hour.
Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Sprinkle in the mustard seeds; when the seeds start to pop, stir in the green chile, ginger, onions, and curry leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the turmeric and a pinch of salt and cook for 1 minute more. Mix in the prawns and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Place one piece in the palm of your hands and roll it into a smooth ball. Lightly dust with flour, then place it on work surface and roll out the dough into a paper-thin round about 8 1/2 inches (22 cm) in diameter. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan over medium heat. Brush the skillet with oil or use cooking spray.
Stir the beaten eggs into the prawn filling mixture. Place a circle of dough into the preheated skillet. Spread 3 tablespoons of filling over the dough. Cook until the bottom of the bread has browned, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat and carefully turn the paratha over with a spatula. Cook for an additional 5 minutes so the prawn mixture is well stuck to the paratha. Flip the paratha over again and transfer it to a cutting board.
Roll the paratha into a cylinder shape to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Cut each stuffed paratha in half to serve.

Grandma Goedker's Bubble Rolls

2011-03-19T21:36:00.001-04:00

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 (3oz.) box reg. vanilla pudding mix
2 loaves thawed, frozen bread dough

let bread dough rise, pinch into quarter sized cubes. Place 1/2 of the dough in bottom of buttered (glass works best) baking pan. (1 loaf for the bottom layer, 1 loaf for the top)
Cook butter, sugar, milk + pudding over med-hi heat until dissolved. Let cool. Pour half the mixture over the 1st layer of bread cubes. add remaining bread to make the 2nd layer. pour remaining mixture over the top. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 325 for 30 mins. let set for 5-10.
Invert onto platter to serve.

Crepes

2011-03-19T17:25:00.000-04:00

1 cup flour
4 eggs
2 cups Milk
pinch of salt
1/2 stick of butter
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
Mix flour and eggs stir in milk. Add salt & vanilla sugar. beat mixture til light and fluffy.
cook over medium heat in a small buttered pan for 2 min each side.

Find the perfect crepe pan here:
De Buyer Pancake / Crepe Pan, Blue Steel, 24 cm
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 10-Inch Crepe Pan
Calphalon C1210P Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan

Chorizo Hash Browns

2011-03-17T12:26:00.002-04:00

1 small onion, finely chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 pound russet (baking) potatoes (about 3)
1 1/2 to 2 ounces Spanish chorizo (cured spiced pork sausage), casing removed and sausage finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Cook onion, scallions, and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Peel potatoes and coarsely grate. Squeeze any excess water from potatoes and mix with onion mixture, chorizo, parsley, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined well.

Wipe out skillet and heat butter and remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Add potato mixture, spreading evenly in skillet and pressing gently to flatten. Cook over medium heat until crisp and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Invert a large plate over skillet. Holding plate and skillet tightly together, invert hash browns onto plate. Slide back into skillet and press gently to flatten. Cook until golden and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes more. Cut into wedges and serve.