FRENCH ONION SOUP VIA INSTANT POT2 T. butter2 T. olive oil3 lbs. yellow onions, thinly sliced3 T. minced garlic1 T. sugar6 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish3 T. flour½ c. dry white wine6 c. beef stock2 T. Worcestershire1 t.…
CHARLIE G’S SMOKED DUCK AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO4-5 lb. Duckling2 onions, chopped4 celery ribs, chopped2 bell peppers, chopped2 T. minced garlic2 c. Dark Roux2 T. seasoned salt1 T. Tabasco1 lb. andouille sausage1 T. white pepper¼ c. green onions, chopped¼ c. chopped…
TACO STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS3-4 medium fresh zucchini, cut in half lengthwise½ lb. lean ground beef (can use ground chicken or turkey)½ c. diced onion1 T. minced garlic1 t. chili powder1 t. ground cumin1 t. dried oreganoSalt/black pepper to taste1 (4-oz.)…
CUBAN RICE, BEAN, CORN SIDE DISHOlive oil2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed4-6 oz. assorted cherry tomatoes½ c. chopped onion½ c. chopped red onion2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced½ of each assorted bell peppers…
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…
SPICY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO TORTILLA SOUPOlive oil1 large red onion, chopped½ c. chopped celery½ c. shredded carrots1-2 T. minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce (depending on how spicy you want it)1 t. ground cumin1 t. chili powder1 T. minced…
BRIMMING SOUTHWEST CHICKEN FAJITA CHOWDER1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned and chopped1 of each color bell pepper (red, yellow, orange, green), chopped1 large Vidalia onion, choppedOlive oil3 c. water2 c. fresh corn kernels or frozen1 c. uncooked brown rice1…
KICKED UP SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON AND CRABMEAT8 thick slices, hickory smoked bacon strips, chopped2 medium Vidalia onions, chopped3 medium carrots, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped2 (16-oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed1 lb. smoked ham hocks2 bay leaves4 (26-oz.)…
BRUNSWICK STEW-SLOW COOKER STYLE3 lb. boneless Boston Butt Roast2-3 medium Yukon or red potatoes, peeled and chopped1 large Vidalia onion, chopped1 (28-oz.) good quality crushed tomatoes1 (18-oz.) bottle good quality plain barbecue sauce1 (14-oz.0 can chicken broth1 (9-oz.) package frozen…
INSTANT POT SUMMER SOUP1 lb. cooked chicken breasts, shredded1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes4 carrots, peeled and chopped2 celery stalks, chopped3 T. minced garlic½ c. Farro, brown rice or small pasta6 c. chicken broth2 T. olive oil1 t. dried basil1 t.…