EASY CROCK POT BABY BACK RIBS2 racks baby back ribs, about 3-4 lbs.1 large yellow onion, sliced6 garlic cloves, sliced½ c. waterBBQ RIB SAUCE:¼ c. catsup½ c. chili sauce½ c. your favorite BBQ sauceRUB INGREDIENTS:1 T. paprika1 T. brown sugar1…
BECKY CATO’S CORN PUDDING1 (15-oz.) can creamed corn1 (8-oz.) Jiffy cornbread mix2 eggs2 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels¾ c. sour cream½ c. chopped green onions1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced4 T. butter3 oz. mascarponeSalt/black pepperButter to coat baking dishChopped…
UNIQUE JALAPENO POPPER POTATO SALAD3 lbs. Russet potatoes, choppedKosher salt6 slices good quality bacon2 c. shredded cheddar cheese1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo¼ c. chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 2 T. of the brine3 T. mustard4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped4 green onions,…
SAVORY TARTS TOPPED WITH LEMONY BEETS3 T. olive oil3 T. lemon zestSalt, black pepper1 to 1 ½ lbs. small beets, scrubbed, trimmed and cut into ½” wedges½ of (17.3-oz.) pkg. frozen puff pastry, 1 sheet, thawed2 oz. chevre (goat cheese)1…
CHICKEN FRIED CORN ON THE COB1 c. buttermilk1 egg, beaten1 ½ c. flour1 t. salt2 t. black pepper6 ears of fresh corn, husks and silks removed, cut in halves, if desiredPeanut oil, for frying Combine milk and egg in shallow…
CROCK POT GLAZED PORK RIBS WITH CREAMY WHITE BEANS1 (8-oz.) pkg. dried Great Northern beans (or 1 cup)2 c. chicken broth1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained¼ c. dry white wine4 garlic cloves, smashed1 (6”) fresh rosemary sprig1 t. finely chopped…
FRUITY, TANGY, CREAMY LIMONCELLO FREEZE¼ c. good quality lemon curd2 ½ T. Limoncello2 c. vanilla ice cream4 vanilla meringue cookies, crushed Combine curd and liqueur in small bowl, stirring with whisk to blend.Add ice cream to mixture, stir to blend.Spoon…
UNIQUE ZUCCHINI-RICOTTA PIZZA1 (12”) store-bought pizza dough or homemade1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved1 T. canola oil, divided¾ c. part-skim ricotta cheese3 T. finely chopped fresh basil2 T. finely chopped fresh mint2 T. milk1 T. minced garlic2 c. shaved zucchini½ c…
VIBRANT GREEN TOMATO AND LUMP CRABMEAT SOUP1 poblano pepper2 T. butter2 T. olive oil2 medium onions, chopped4 celery ribs, chopped3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped3 T. minced garlic2 ½ lbs. firm green tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped6 c. chicken…
PATRIOTIC PARFAITSPUDDING:1 ½ c. milk3 T. cornstarch2 egg yolks1 c. half and halfPinch of salt½ c. sugar1 ½ t. vanilla1 T. butterGELATIN:1 (4-oz.) pkg. red, flavored instant gelatin such as Jell-O cherry or strawberry40 fresh blueberries PUDDING: Whisk ½ c…