GREAT ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIESCOOKIE:2/3 c. sugar1 stick butter, softened2 t. vanilla¾ t. almond extract3 eggs2 ½ c. flour, plus extra for dusting2 t. baking powder¾ t. saltGLAZE:2 c. powdered sugar3 T. milk½ t. vanillaRed and green sprinkles, for decorating COOKIES:…
CROWD PLEASER ZUCCHINI LASAGNA3 large fresh zucchiniKosher salt/black pepperOlive oil1 garlic clove, halved1 (9-oz.) box oven-ready lasagna noodles (will need about 12 noodles)1 (42-oz.) jar good quality marinara sauce1 c. ricotta cheese1 ½ c. grated Parmesan cheese8 oz. thinly sliced…
MAGNIFICENT LUMP CRABMEAT AND BRIE SOUPFROM THE DAKOTA RESTAURANTCOVINGTON, LA2 lbs. fresh LA blue crabs2 ounces olive oil1 medium yellow onion, diced1 medium carrot, diced3 celery ribs, diced1 clove garlic, diced2 bay leaves2 ounces brandy1 c. white wine2 qts. Water½…
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE SMOKY GRILLED VEGGIESSoaked wood chips4 ears of sweet corn, shucked1 of each color bell peppers (red, orange, yellow)2 fresh zucchinis2 yellow squash1 (8-oz.) baby portabella mushrooms, halved4-6 oz. fresh green beans, trimmed6 jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded2 large red…
POPPING GOOD GRILLED SALMON6 (6-8 oz.) salmon fillets½ c. vegetable oil¼ c. soy sauce¼ c. balsamic vinegar1 T. honey1 T. minced garlic1 T. dried crushed red pepper2 t. ground ginger1-2 t. sesame oil1 t. salt½ t. onion powder Place fillets…
MELLOW SHRIMP AND EDAMAME FRIED RICE2 eggsKosher salt, black pepperVegetable oil4 green onions, thinly sliced (separate white and green parts)3 T. minced garlic1 T. minced fresh ginger1 lb. large shrimp (31-35/lb.), peeled and deveined1 c. thawed shelled edamame2 T. soy…
ASIAN EGG-NOODLE FRITTATA2 (3-oz.) pkg. Oriental-flavor ramen noodles, broken8 eggs, lightly beaten½ c. canned coconut milk½ c. chopped green onions2 T. vegetable oil1 c. chopped red bell pepper2 T. seasoned rice vinegar1 t. grated fresh gingerSalt, black pepper1 ½ c…
EASY BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE8 oz. whipped cream cheese, room temp1/3 c. chopped pecans¼ c. light brown sugar1 T. maple syrup1 t. ground cinnamon2 c. milk5 eggs¼ c. sugar1 t. vanilla1 loaf thick sliced bread2 T. sugar1 ½ t. ground…
HAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS8 oz. self-rising flour½ t. chicken instant bouillon granules½ t. smoked paprika1 t. dry mustard6 oz. chopped smoked ham6-8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese1 large egg, lightly beaten1 c. plus 1 T. milk6 T. olive oilSalt, black…
FANCY SPINACH ARTICHOKE FONDUE2 c. shredded fontina cheese¼ c. shredded Asiago1 T. cornstarch2 T. butter5 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 T. minced garlic1 t. red pepper flakes1 t. anchovy paste½ t. freshly grated nutmeg½ c. dry white wine½…