Yam Cornbread
YAM CORNBREAD2 c. cornmeal1 c. flour¼ c. light brown sugar1 T. baking powder½ t. baking soda1 t. salt½ t. pumpkin pie spice1 c. mashed yams or sweet potatoes4 eggs, room temp1 ½ c. buttermilk¼ c. honey1 stick, butter, melted Preheat…
Crispy Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bourbon-Cane Vinaigrette
CRISPY SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH BOURBON-CNE VINAIGRETTE2 T. butter¼ c. firmly packed light brown sugar4 T. Steen’s Cane Syrup, divided2 c. walnuts3 T. bourbon, divided1 lb. good quality thick-cut bacon, chopped¼ c. cane vinegarKosher salt, black pepper1 lb. fresh…
Family Pleaser Chicken, Broccoli and Brown Rice Casserole
FAMILY PLEASER CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE2 (3 ½-oz.) bags boil-in-bag brown rice1 T. olive oil1 c. finely chopped onion8 oz. sliced mushrooms8 oz. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size piecesSalt, black pepper1 (12-oz.) bag microwave-in-bag fresh broccoli…
Jiggly Monster Bash Candy Corn Jell-O Shots
JIGGLY MONSTER BASH CANDY CORN JELL-O SHOTS2 c. champagne, divided3 t. unflavored gelatin, divided3 T. sweetened condensed milk1 c. pulp-free orange juice, dividedOrange food coloring gelYellow food coloring gel Pour ½ c. champagne into small saucepan.Sprinkle with 1 t. of…
Amazing Candid Carrots
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 Easy-Slow Cooker Jambalaya
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 Shake
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 Rancheros
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 Muffins
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 Salad
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),…