SHOW-STOPPING BLACKBERRY JAM CAKECAKE LAYERS:2 ¾ c. flour2 t. ground cinnamon1 ½ t. baking soda1 ½ t. baking powder1 ½ t. ground cloves1 ½ t. ground allspice1 t. salt2 c. sugar5 eggs1 ½ c. vegetable oil1 ¼ c. seedless blackberry…
AMAZING LOADED FRENCH ONION POTATOES4 russet potatoes, pierced with fork7 T. butter plus extra for brushing2 sweet onions, thinly sliced4 shallots, thinly sliced1 T. chopped fresh thymeKosher salt/black pepper to taste¼ c. red wine1 c. beef broth1 T. Worcestershire sauce½…
TANGY BAKED CATFISH FILLETS WITH SHRIMP AND STRING BEANS2 (8-oz.) fresh catfish fillets, seasoned8 oz. fresh green beans cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 c.)1 lb. fresh medium peeled shrimp, seasoned1 red onion, thinly sliced½ of each bell pepper (red,…
CRAWFISH, CRAB, CORN, PUMPKIN BISQUE½ c. olive oil2 c. chopped onion1 c. chopped red bell pepper1 c. chopped celery¼ c. minced garlic1 c. flour8 c. seafood stock1 (11-oz.) can white shoepeg corn1 lb. crawfish tails or shrimp or both1 lb…
DILLY CHEDDAR HUSH PUPPIESVegetable oil, for frying1 ¾ c. self-rising white cornmeal mix¾ c. self-rising flour2 T. chopped fresh dill1 t. kosher salt4 oz. extra sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into ¼” cubes1 ¼ c. whole buttermilk½ c. drained dill…
SPICY-SWEET CHARRED COLLARDS SLAW½ c. canola oil1/3 c. apple cider vinegar1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar1 T. kosher salt1 T. dry mustard1 t. crushed red pepper1 lb. shredded stemmed collard greens1 (12-oz.) pkg. coleslaw mix1 red bell pepper, thinly…
EASY MINI TURTLE CHEESECAKESCRUST:24 whole chocolate graham crackers, broken into pieces8 T. butter, melted½ c. sugarFILLING:3 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 c. sugar2 eggs1 t. vanilla½ c. jarred salted caramel sauceGANACHE:12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped¾ c. heavy creamTOPPINGS:1 c. pecan…
DELIGHTFUL CREAMY WHITE CHILI1 T. canola oil1 lb. chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and cut into ½” cubes1 ½ t. garlic powder1 (16-oz.) container chopped onion32 oz. box chicken stock2 (15.5-oz.) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 (4-oz.) can chopped green…
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN TENDERS WITH ROSEMARY SKEWERSMARINADE:1/3 c. olive oil3 T. fresh lemon juice3 T. chopped fresh rosemary (reserve stems)2 T. chopped fresh garlicKosher salt/black pepperFOR CHICKEN WRAP:8 chicken tenders8 slices prosciutto Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill grate with…
PERFECT CREAMY AVOCADO DIP4 avocados, sliced1/4 c. cilantro or parsleyJuice of 3 limesZest of 1 lime2-4 fresh jalapenos, seeded and minced, depending on your taste buds for heat1/3 c. sour cream1 (6-8 oz.) container fresh pico de galloKosher salt½ t…