Category "5" Hurricane Mimosa Category “5” Hurricane Mimosa 1 oz. passion fruit juice1 oz. fresh orange juice½ oz. white rum½ oz. dark rum1 t. grenadine½ c. ChampagneGarnish: cherries, orange peel In measuring cup, stir together passion juice, orange juice, rums…
CAKERY CARROT CAKE COOKIES2 sticks butter1 c. packed light brown sugar1 c. sugar¼ t. salt1 t. vanilla2 eggs2 c. flour1 t. baking soda1 t. baking powder1 ¼ t. ground cinnamon1 c. rolled oats1 c. sweetened shredded coconut1 ½ c. grated…
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN TOPPED WITH DRUSILLA’S BACON JAMBACON JAM:1 lb. thick apple smoked bacon, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 T. minced garlic½ green bell pepper, chopped½ c. white wine1 (12-oz.) jar apple jelly Saute the bacon, onion, garlic and bell pepper…
WONDERFUL CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP8 c. vegetable or chicken broth1 lb. bag frozen peas and carrots1 (10-oz.) pkg. fresh cheese tortellini½ c. heavy creamKosher salt, black pepperShaved parmesan cheese, croutons, for toppingOlive oil, for drizzling Bring broth to gentle boil in…
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…