Colonial Game Pie Kings Arms Tavern Recipes

KING'S ARMS TAVERN-LIKE CREAMED ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook the onion in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
• Melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the flour and salt.
• Add the milk and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
• Put the onions in a greased 1-quart casserole and pour the sauce over them.
• Stir in the whole peanuts.
• Top with the crumbs and chopped peanuts.
• Bake at 400° approximately 15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

KINGS ARMS TAVERNN SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease 1.5 quart casserole dish.
• Cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water until soft when pierced with a two pronged fork.
• Drain, peel, and mash potatoes.
• Add remaining ingredients, except 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
• Mix well.
• Spoon into greased casserole dish and sprinkle remaining brown sugar on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes.

KING'S ARMS TAVERN CREAM OF PEANUT SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onion and celery in butter until soft.
• Do not brown.
• Stir in the flour until well blended.
• Add chicken broth/stock, stirring constantly and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Puree in a food processor or blender.
• Add peanut butter and cream, stirring to blend thoroughly.
• Return to low heat and heat just until hot.
• Do not boil.
• Serve garnished with chopped peanuts.

COLONIAL GAME PIE (KING'S ARMS TAVERN)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Salt the cavity of the duck and place it on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Bake for 30 minutes at 400, reduce the heat to 325, and bake until the duck tests done.
• 2. Simmer the rabbit in a small amount of water for 60 minutes or until tender.
• 3. Cut the venison into large cubes and saute in the vegetable oil in a large skillet until well browned, stirring and turning as necessary. Remove the venison and drain the oil from the skillet.
• 4. Add the port wine to the skillet and boil for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any brown particles. Return the venison to the skillet and add the Brown Sauce. Simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the venison is tender.
• 5. Cut the duck and rabbit meat in medium-sized pieces, and place in the skillet with the venison to keep warm. Season with the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, pepper, and currant jelly.
• 6. Saute the mushrooms in the butter until lightly browned. Fry the bacon until crisp, and drain. Heat the onions and drain.
• 7. Divide the game mixture into individual greased casserole dishes and garnish the top of each with mushrooms, bacon, and onions. Cover each dish with the pastry crust, trim the edges, and prick the tops to allow the steam to escape.
• 8. Beat the egg lightly with the milk to make an egg wash and brush the tops of the pastry with the mixture. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Serve piping hot.