BALSAMIC GLAZED PORTABELLA MUSHROOM CAPS STUFFED WITH CRAWFISH4 large portabella mushroom caps, stem and gills removed1 large tomato, thickly sliced1 large green bell pepper, sliced into rings1 bottle Balsamic Vinaigrette (can be store bought or homemade)Extra virgin olive oilSea salt,…
INDULGING ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP1 large eggplantFresh lemon juiceOlive oil1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped1 red bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped1 green bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped1 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped1-2 jalapeno, seeded and finely choppedSalt, black pepper½…
COOLING WATERMELON PUNCH1 c. water½ c. sugar6 c. cubed and seeded watermelon1 (12-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed2 c. unsweetened pineapple juice In small saucepan, bring 1 c. water and sugar to boil over low heat.Stir until sugar dissolves.Remove from…
EASY RED, WHITE AND BLUE DESSERT SKEWERSSKEWERS:14 oz. angel food cake (cut into 1” cubes)72-85 medium fresh strawberries (about 3 ½ lbs., stem removed)1 pt. fresh blueberries24-28 wooden skewersCHEESECAKE DIPPING SAUCE:4 oz. soft cream cheese1 c. plain yogurt or Greek…
ALICE’S CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE1 c. chopped onion2 T. minced garlicSesame oil2 (16-oz.) bag of Green Giant Cauliflower Crumble Fried Rice Blend1 (16-oz.) bag sugar snap peas or snow peasSalt, red/black pepper1/3 c. soy sauce4 beaten eggs or equivalent in egg…
BEEF, CHICKEN AND VEGGIE FAJITA MIX2 lbs. beef strips (like flank or other thin cuts), seasoned2 lbs. chicken boneless strips, seasonedSalt, black pepper, paprikaSoy sauceLime slices1 (16-oz.) Vidalia Brand Creamy Vidalia Sweet Onion Dressing1 of each color bell pepper (red,…
BITE-SIZE CRAWFISH AND CORN FRITTERS1 ½ c. Miracle Whip or mayoZest of 1 lemon¼ c. fresh lemon juice3 T. minced fresh chives1 T. firmly packed light brown sugar1 t. Dijon mustardKosher salt/red/black pepperCanola oil, for frying1 c. yellow stone-ground cornmeal1…
REFRESHING BLACKBERRY-LEMON-MINT TEA2 quarts water6 Luzianne Iced Tea family size-tea bags8-10 fresh mint leaves, torn8 c. fresh blackberries2 c. sugarZest of 1 lemonLemon slices, fresh mint-garnish In large saucepan, bring water to boil.Remove from heat add tea bags and torn…
TWISTY POTATO SALAD CARBONARA2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1” cubesKosher saltBlack pepper6 c., plus 2 t. water, divided4 oz. diced pancetta1 egg yolk1 garlic clove, grated½ c. olive oil1 T. fresh lemon juice½ c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated4 boiled…
INSTANT POT SUMMER SOUP1 lb. cooked chicken breasts, shredded1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes4 carrots, peeled and chopped2 celery stalks, chopped3 T. minced garlic½ c. Farro, brown rice or small pasta6 c. chicken broth2 T. olive oil1 t. dried basil1 t…