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.)…
ALICE’S WARM AND EASY ARUGLA VICHYSSOISE4 T. olive oil2 leeks, green parts discarded, white parts washed and finely chopped8 oz. chopped onion mix2 T. minced garlic1 t. Kosher salt1 lb. small Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (you can peel if you…
WONDERFUL CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI SOUP2 T. butter1 large Vidalia onion, diced2 T. minced garlicKosher salt, black pepper2 T. balsamic vinegar32 oz. chicken or vegetable broth1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes½ c. heavy cream3 bay leaves1 (14-oz.) pkg. fresh or frozen cheese…
UNIQUE CHEESE TORTELLI AND KALE SOUP3 (4-oz.) Italian sausage links, sliced1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped1 c. chopped fennel bulb3 T. minced garlic2 t. minced fresh thyme1 t. crushed red pepper flakesOlive oil2 (32-oz.) cartons chicken broth1 c. water4-6 c…
SOOTHING CHEESY HAM CHOWDER10 strips of good quality bacon, diced1 large Vidalia onion, chopped1 c. diced fresh carrots3 T. flour3 c. milk1 ½ c. water3 c. cubed potatoes3-4 ears of fresh corn, taken off cob or 1 (15 ¼-oz.) can…
CLASSIC AND HEARTY PASTA FAGIOLI2 lbs. ground beef6 (14 ½-oz.) cans beef broth2 (28-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained2 (26-oz.) jars good quality spaghetti sauce (I like Prego’s)3 large Vidalia onions, chopped6-8 celery ribs, diced3 large carrots, sliced2 c. canned cannellini…
PULLED PORK RIB STEW4 slices hickory smoked bacon, chopped1 Vidalia onion, chopped3 T. minced garlic3 T. tomato paste1 T. smoked paprika1 T. Creole seasoning1 T. chili powder1 T. vegetable oil3 lbs. bone-in country-style pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat¼ c…
KILLER CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN CHILI2 (15-oz.) cans white beans, rinsed and drained4 c. chicken brothOlive oil3 lbs. whole bone-in chicken breastsSalt, black pepper2 Vidalia onions, chopped3 T. minced garlic2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped2 (4-oz.) cans roasted green chilies,…
CROCK POT VEGGIE CHILI CON QUESO2-3 c. chopped zucchini and/or yellow squash1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can chili beans in chili gravy1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained1 c. chopped…
LAST MINUTE CHICKEN CHILI2 T. olive oil, divided2 lbs. ground chicken breastsSalt, black pepper2 T. minced garlic1 large onion, finely chopped1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced2 T. hot chili powder2 t. ground cumin1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth1 (14-oz.) can…