Tasty Oven Yam Fries
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 Breasts
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…
Super-Scrumptious Pumpkin Creme Brulee
UPER-SCRUMPTIOUS PUMPKIN CRÈME BRULEE TARTLETSDOUGH:1 ½ c. flour1 ½ c. powdered sugar¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder½ t. salt1 stick cold butter, diced2 egg yolks plus 2 T. water, beatenFILLING:½ c. sugar½ t. ground cinnamon¼ t. ground ginger1/8 t. each: ground…
Italian Spaghetti Squash
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH1-2 (3-4 lb.) spaghetti squash1 large onion, chopped2 T. minced garlic1 ½ lb. ground turkey, beef or chicken1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes1 T. minced fresh basil1 T. minced fresh oreganoSalt, black pepper and garlic powder to taste10-oz…
Fabulous Pork Marsala with Mushrooms
FABULOUS PORK MARSALA WITH MUSHROOMS6 boneless pork chops (5-6 oz.) eachKosher salt/black pepperOlive oil½ c. flour4 T. butter1 lb. mushrooms, quartered (your favorite)1 c. Marsala wine1 c. beef broth, more if needed2 t. cornstarch½ c. heavy creamButtered egg noodlesChopped fresh…
Charlie G’s Smoked Duck and Andouille Gumbo
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…
Velvety Baked Pimento Cheese Dip
VELVETY BAKED PIMIENTO CHEESE DIP1 (10-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1 (10-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1 T. cornstarch8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled½ small onion, finely grated1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo2 (4-oz.) jars diced pimento, drained1 T. Worcestershire…
Tantalizing Lava Flow
TANTALIZING LAVA FLOW1 oz. coconut syrup2 oz. pineapple juice1 ½ oz. rumSplash vanilla ice cream½ c. ice1 ½ ozs. Strawberry puree Blend all ingredients except puree.Pour into cocktail glass and garnish with puree.
Spooky Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
SPOOKY PEANUT BUTTER SPIDER COOKIES2 ½ c. flour½ t. salt¼ t. baking soda1 ½ c. granulated sugar1 c. creamy peanut butter1 c. brown sugar½ c. butter, room temp2 T. vegetable oil1 egg1 t. vanilla2 c. milk chocolate chips36 small peanut…
Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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.)…