WONDERFUL CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP8 c. vegetable or chicken broth1 lb. bag frozen peas and carrots1 (10-oz.) pkg. fresh cheese tortellini½ c. heavy creamKosher salt, black pepperShaved parmesan cheese, croutons, for toppingOlive oil, for drizzling Bring broth to gentle boil in…
AMAZING AIR-FRIED BUFFALO WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPBUFFALO WINGS:12 pieces chicken wing portions (mixture of drumettes and wings)6 T. Tabasco2 T. white vinegar1 t. dried oregano1 t. garlic powderKosher salt/black pepper to tasteCelery/Carrot Sticks for dipping or favorite chips/crackersBLUE CHEESE…
February 21, 2022:Good Morning Foodies!Today’s Menu:Crispy Crabbie Filled Phyllo CupsFestive Mardi Gras SaladLouisiana Crawfish CornbreadRagin-Cajun Mac and CheeseOutstanding Bourbon Bread PuddingAbsinthe Frappe CocktailA few suggestions for next week’s big MARDI GRAS CELEBRATIONS! The news channels all report that it appears…
ABSINTHE FRAPPE COCKTAIL1 oz. Absinthe.25 oz. AnisetteiceMint sprigMint Julep Glass In a cocktail shaker add the absinthe and anisette.Fill with ice and shake well until chilled.Strain into a julep cup filled with crushed ice.Top with additional ice and garnish with…
OUTSTANDING BOURBON BREAD PUDDING1 lb. challah loaf, cut into 1” cubes4 c. half and half¾ c. butter1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar½ c. sugar5 eggs, lightly beaten¼ c. bourbon1 T. orange zest2 c. rough chopped pecansSanding sugar, garnishORANGE BOURBON…
RAGIN-CAJUN MAC AND CHEESE1 (14-oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, cut into ½” slices1 c. chopped red bell pepper1 c. chopped green bell pepper1/3 c. flour1 T. Creole seasoning1-quart whole milk16 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese3 c. shredded mild cheddar cheese1 (16-oz.)…
LOUISIANA CRAWFISH CORNBREAD1 c. butter, divided½ of each color bell pepper (red, orange, yellow, green), chopped3 green onions, chopped2 c. cooked crawfish tails1 T. minced garlicSalt, red/black pepper/garlic powder, to taste2 c. yellow cornmeal½ c. flour1 t. baking soda1 t…
FESTIVE MARDI GRAS SALAD2 heads of assorted lettuces (you want a contrast in color-dark to light greens)6-8 mini cucumbers, do not peel, slice and cut each slice in half1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes, halved1 pt. purple cherry tomatoes, halvedSalt, black…
