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…
TOMATO AND SUMMER SQUASH RISOTTO6 large fresh Creole tomatoes or other flavorful varietiesKosher salt3 T. minced garlic, more if needed1 bunch basil leaves, roughly choppedOlive oil½ c. cold butter¼ c. minced Vidalia onion¼ c. Arborio rice½ c. white wine4 c…
SOUTHWEST MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS SHEET PAN MEAL WITH VEGGIES/POTATOES4 large chicken breasts, Southwest Marinade (I bought these at Wal-Mart and they were already marinated) If not, you can buy a southwest marinade in most stores or just marinate in your…