DECADENT BANANAS FOSTER CRUMB CAKECAKE:½ c. plus 2 T. butter, softened and divided1/3 c. plus 2 T. firmly packed light brown sugar, divided½ t. ground cinnamon, divided2 T. dark rum1 T. heavy whipping cream, room temp2 medium bananas, cut into…
FLAVORFUL FRIED CORN3 slices bacon, chopped1/3 c. butter6 c. fresh corn kernels, blanched1 poblano pepper, diced1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 T. minced garlicKosher salt/black pepper1 T. fresh lemon juiceFresh basil, garnish To blanch corn kernels, add to large pot…
TASTY OVEN YAM FRIES3 large yamsSalt/black pepper/ground cuminOlive oil Wash yams, leave skin on or remove, cut into desired fry size. Let soak in cold water for at least 1 hour. Drain and dry well. Preheat oven 375. Toss the…
BAKED SHRIMP/EGGPLANT STUFFED DUCK BREASTS2 shrimp/eggplant stuffed duck breasts (I purchased mine already stuffed from Joey’s Specialty Meat Store in Lafayette, LA. You can just use plain duck breasts or ones stuffed with other items.) You can also stuff with…
FANTASTIC OREO TRUFFLES38 chocolate Oreos, broken into large pieces1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temp.8 oz. white chocolate, chopped8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, choppedWhite sprinkles Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Add cookies to food processor and pulse to make…
BRIOCHE STUFFED WITH BEEF STEW(Suzie Darbonne)1 c. skim or regular milk1 stick butter1 t. salt½ c. sugar2 pkgs. Fleischmann’s Active dry yeast4 eggs, beaten1 t. lemon juice5-6 c. flour (varies due to egg size) Scald milk, stir in butter, salt…
FLAVORFUL GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced½ onion, thinly sliced1 t. salt½ c. sour cream2 T. white sugar2 T. white vinegar1 t. dried dill1 t. dried parsley1 t. paprika On a platter, spread cucumbers and onions. Season with salt…
ELEVATED ROASTED BABY POTATOES2 ½ lbs. baby Yukon gold potatoes, cut in half¼ c. olive oil1 t. garlic powder1 t. Italian seasoningSalt/pepper to taste Preheat oven 450. Line large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. In large bowl, toss…
FANTASTIC DELMONICO CHICKEN4 canned artichoke hearts, drained4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halvesCreole Seasoning½ c. plus 2 T. flour1 c. fine dry breadcrumbs1 egg beaten with 1 T. milk2 T. olive oil4 T. butter, cut into pieces¼ c. minced yellow…
WONDERFUL ROASTED SQUASH1 lb. fresh butternut squashOlive oilKosher salt/black pepperFew sprigs of thymeFew bay leaves1-2 T. butter Heat oven to 400. Slice squash into 3/8” half-moons. Toss with olive oil. Arrange in slightly overlapping rows on a baking sheet that…