EASY PAN-SEARED STEAKS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS2 boneless rib-eye steaks (about 12 oz. each and 1” thick, trimmed of excess fatSalt, black pepper¼ c. Butter¼ c. Olive oil2 large Vidalia onions, halved and thinly sliced½ c. dry red wine2 c…
CREAMY KALE GRATIN2 T. Kosher salt, more if needed6 T. butter, plus for baking dish½ c. chopped Vidalia onion2 whole cloves¼ c. flour2 c. whole milk1 ½ lbs. kale, rough chop½ c. plus 2 T. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano½ t. grated fresh…
DELICIOUS STEAK AND POTATO FOIL PACKET MEALS2-3 lbs. top sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 2x2” pieces1 lb. baby Yukon gold potatoes, quartered or halved as long as they are about 1” in sizeOlive oilSalt, black pepper2 T…
TROPICAL BAHAMA BREEZES COCKTAIL½ c. ice cubes1 oz. pineapple juice1 oz. orange juice½ oz. lemon juice1 T. honey¼ oz. grenadine½ oz. coconut rum1 oz. dark rum½ oz. peach schnapps½ oz. banana liqueur Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until…
WASTE-NOTHING SHAKER LEMON PIE2 large lemons, ends trimmed and discarded, halved lengthwise, sliced as thinly as possible, then chopped2 c. sugar2 (9”) Pillsbury pie crusts (refrigerated type)3 eggs1 egg yolk1 T. flour½ t. saltHeavy creamFine sugar Layer lemons and sugar…
SATISFYING YUKON GOLD AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE12-16 small or medium size Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half or quarters8 oz. fresh green beans, stemmed12 whole garlic cloves1 pint assorted colored cherry tomatoes, whole or halved6 springs fresh thyme leavesOlive oilKosher…
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH SLOW COOKER SANTA FE MEATLOAF1 ½ lbs. lean ground turkey2/3 c. plus 2 T. milk red enchilada sauce, divided½ c. quick oats½ c. chopped green onions1/3 c. plus 1 T. fresh corn kernels, divided6 T. canned…
INSANE CHEESESTEAK NACHOS¼ c. olive oil2 large sweet onions, thinly slicedKosher salt/black pepper, to taste2 T. minced garlic1 (15-oz.) can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 2 T. sauceJuice 1 lime½ c…
REFRESHING SPRINGTIME RISOTTO6 T. butter2 c. diced sweet onion4 c. arborio rice1 c. white wine8-10 c. warm chicken stock4 c. arugula or baby spinach, rough chop (or both)2 c. frozen green peas, thawed2 c. chopped asparagus, blanched1 c. grated Parmesan…
SIMMERING FISH WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES4 (4-6 oz.) fresh skinless tilapia, red snapper, catfish or your favorite filletsOlive oil1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges1 T. minced garlic1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms½ c. pimento-stuffed green…