AMAZING AIR-FRIED BUFFALO WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPBUFFALO WINGS:12 pieces chicken wing portions (mixture of drumettes and wings)6 T. Tabasco2 T. white vinegar1 t. dried oregano1 t. garlic powderKosher salt/black pepper to tasteCelery/Carrot Sticks for dipping or favorite chips/crackersBLUE CHEESE…
ABSINTHE FRAPPE COCKTAIL1 oz. Absinthe.25 oz. AnisetteiceMint sprigMint Julep Glass In a cocktail shaker add the absinthe and anisette.Fill with ice and shake well until chilled.Strain into a julep cup filled with crushed ice.Top with additional ice and garnish with…
OUTSTANDING BOURBON BREAD PUDDING1 lb. challah loaf, cut into 1” cubes4 c. half and half¾ c. butter1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar½ c. sugar5 eggs, lightly beaten¼ c. bourbon1 T. orange zest2 c. rough chopped pecansSanding sugar, garnishORANGE BOURBON…
RAGIN-CAJUN MAC AND CHEESE1 (14-oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, cut into ½” slices1 c. chopped red bell pepper1 c. chopped green bell pepper1/3 c. flour1 T. Creole seasoning1-quart whole milk16 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese3 c. shredded mild cheddar cheese1 (16-oz.)…
LOUISIANA CRAWFISH CORNBREAD1 c. butter, divided½ of each color bell pepper (red, orange, yellow, green), chopped3 green onions, chopped2 c. cooked crawfish tails1 T. minced garlicSalt, red/black pepper/garlic powder, to taste2 c. yellow cornmeal½ c. flour1 t. baking soda1 t…
FESTIVE MARDI GRAS SALAD2 heads of assorted lettuces (you want a contrast in color-dark to light greens)6-8 mini cucumbers, do not peel, slice and cut each slice in half1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes, halved1 pt. purple cherry tomatoes, halvedSalt, black…
CRIPSY CRABBIE FILLED PHYLLO CUPS½ c. spreadable jalapeno cream cheese, or your favorite flavor1 t. Old Bay Seasoning1 c. lump crabmeat, drained and picked over2 (1.9-oz.) pkg. frozen miniature phyllo tart shellsChili sauce, garnish In bowl, mix cream cheese and…
TASTY STRAWBELLINI2-4 fresh strawberries¼ oz. simple syrup (homemade or store bought)1 oz. strawberry-flavored vodka (see recipe below)½ oz. fresh lemon juiceChampagne, as neededSTRAWBERRY VODKA1 bottle vodka (about 25 oz.)6-8 c. strawberries STRAWBERRY VODKA: In pitcher, combine vodka and strawberries. Let…
UNBELIEVABLE DOUGHNUT HOLE KEBABS1 (6-oz.) container fresh blueberries½ c. sugar2 T. fresh lemon juice2 t. cornstarch¼ c. water1 ½ c. chopped fresh strawberries18-24 glazed doughnut holes Combine blueberries, ¼ c. sugar, 1 T. lemon juice, 1 t. cornstarch and ¼…
CYNTHIA LORMAND’S EASY MINI PUMPKIN MUFFINS1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin1 box cake mix (your choice-butter; chocolate; white; spice, etc.)½ (12-oz.) bag of mini chocolate chips½ to 1 c. finely chopped pecans, optional Preheat oven 350.Spray mini muffin tins with PAM. This…