DECADENT BANANAS FOSTER CRUMB CAKECAKE:½ c. plus 2 T. butter, softened and divided1/3 c. plus 2 T. firmly packed light brown sugar, divided½ t. ground cinnamon, divided2 T. dark rum1 T. heavy whipping cream, room temp2 medium bananas, cut into…
MARVELOUS SHRIMP, CRABMEAT, TOMATO, PASTA SKILLET DISH1 (12-oz.) al dente pasta company (Garlic-Parsley FettuccineSalt, black pepperOlive oil1 lb. medium peeled shrimp, seasoned1 (8.5-oz.) bottle William Sonoma Dipping Oil (Rosemary/Garlic Flavor)2 sprigs fresh rosemary1 lemon, sliced1 lb. lump crabmeat, picked½ c…
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…
CLASSIC OYSTERS BIENVILLERock Salt12 fresh oysters on half shell1/3 c. panko bread crumbs3 T. grated Parmesan cheese3 T. olive oil¼ c. minced white onion1 T. minced garlic¼ c. finely chopped mushrooms¼ c. finely chopped fresh shrimp2 T. white wineSalt/black pepper…
GOOEY HOT COCOA MARSHMALLOW COOKIESCOOKIES:½ c. butter1 ½ c. semisweet chocolate chips1 ½ c. flour¼ c. cocoa powder¼ t. salt1 ½ c. light brown sugar3 eggs2 t. vanilla12 large marshmallows, cut in halfICING:2 c. powdered sugar4 T. butter, melted¼ c…
FABULOUS CHEESY ASPARAGUS TART4 T. butter2 large leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly slicedKosher salt/black pepper to taste1 (14-oz.0 pkg. refrigerated pie dough (2 crusts)2 c. grated fontina cheese, or favorite cheese1 c. ricotta cheese1 T. fresh thyme, chopped1 lb. fresh…
LEMONY SALMON WITH WHOLE WHEAT PASTA½ lb. whole-wheat spaghetti or your favorite pasta1 T. minced garlicOlive oilSalt, black pepper4 (4-oz.) pieces salmon¼ c. chopped fresh basil leaves¼ c. capers, drainedZest of 1 lemon¼ c. fresh lemon juice2 c. fresh baby…
BEST APPLE CAKE IN AN IRON SKILLETFOR APPLE TOPPING:1 stick butter¾ c. sugar4 whole Granny Smith apples, cored, halved and each half cut into 6 equal piecesFOR CAKE:1 stick butter, softened2/3 c. sugar1 ½ t. vanilla2 eggs½ c. sour cream,…
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 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…