AMAZING CANDIED CARROTS1 ½ lbs. medium carrots, cut into ¼” thick rounds or use mini carrotsKosher saltBlack pepper¼ c. packed light brown sugar2 T. apple cider vinegarChopped fresh parsley Scatter carrots in large skillet. Add 1 c. water and 2…
ULTIMATE CAJUN SLOW-COOKER JAMBALAYA2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 2” slices1 large Vidalia onion, chopped1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped4 celery stalks, chopped1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes, with juice3 T. minced garlic2 c…
JAZZED UP MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP SHAKE½ c. milk1 quart good quality ice cream¼ t. peppermint extractGreen food coloring¼ c. mini chocolate chipsGarnish: fresh mint Combine milk, ice cream, extract in blender.Process until smooth.Add drops of food coloring to mixture, stirring…
BAKED HUEVOS RANCHEROS¼ c. extra virgin olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped½ green bell pepper, finely diced1-2 jalapeno, seeded and minced1 T. minced garlic½ t. dried oregano, crumbledSalt and red/black pepper1 (10-oz. can Ro-Tel or tomato sauce3 c. whole grain…
BREAKFAST ON THE RUN INDIVIDUAL MUFFINSPAM10 eggs1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1 t. chili powder¼ c. minced red onion½ c. fresh pico de gallo¼ c. chopped onions¼ c. bacon bits3 slices honey ham, diced3 slices roasted turkey, diced1 c. Four…
BOLD GARDEN POTATO SALAD3 lbs. new potatoes, halvedKosher salt, black pepper4 oz. fresh snow peas or sugar snap peas3 T. Dijon mustard3 T. fresh lemon juice1 t. sugar2/3 c. olive oil1 c. loosely packed fresh herbs (basil, chives, mint, dill),…
PATTYPAN SQUASH STUFFED WITH QUINOA AND FRESH CORNPAM6-8 pattypan squash (6 if large, 8 if small)1 T. olive oil1 medium Vidalia onion, diced1 T. minced garlic1 T. dried cumin1 t. dried oregano1 medium ripe tomato, diced3 ears of fresh corn,…
SEAFOOD STUFFED TILAPIA WITH TOMATOES, PEPPERS AND MUSHROOMS2-4 medium sized tilapia fillets1 small red onion, chopped½ c. finely chopped green onions1 T. minced garlic1 stick butter1 c. seasoned bread crumbs2 c. boiled shrimp, chopped2 c. lump crabmeat3 T. chopped parsley1…
LEMON-ROSEMARY ICED TEA14 c. water, divided2 c. sugar4 (4”) sprigs fresh rosemary2 lemons, quartered4 family sized tea bagsGarnish: lemon slices, fresh rosemary sprigs In small saucepan, heat 2 c. water and sugar over medium heat. Bring just to a boil,…
LUSCIOUS KEY LIME CHEESECAKE WITH FRUITY SALSACRUST:1 ¾ c. graham cracker crumbs¼ c. sugar1 t. salt6 T. butter, meltedFILLING:3 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 ½ c. sugarZest of 1 lime½ t. salt8 oz. sour cream3 eggs, beaten½ c. Key lime…