MAGNIFICNET ITALIAN BAKED OYSTERS¼ c. butter¼ c. olive oil2/3 c. Italian bread crumbs½ t. salt½ t. black pepper¼ t. cayenne pepper½ t. dried tarragon½ t. dried oregano½ t. dried basil¼ c. minced parsley1 T. minced garlicGreen onions, finely chopped, garnishLemon…
FESTIVE POMEGRANATE MARGARITAS¼ c. pomegranate juice (can be store bought)Use seeds for garnish4 ozs. Tequila Blanco1 oz. Triple Sec2 ozs. Fresh lime juice12 ozs. Ice cubesLime wedges or slices, garnishMargarita salt, optional for rim of glass Combine all ingredients except…
IRRESISTIBLE CRÈME BRULEE TARTSGRAMMIE’S CRÈME BRULEE8 egg yolks1/3 c. white sugar2 c. heavy cream1 t. pure vanilla extractExtra white sugar (for the caramelized tops)6-8 (4”) pie tart shells Preheat oven 300.In large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then add the…
AMAZING CAPPUCCINO BLONDIES2 c. flour3 T. mocha-flavored instant cappuccino powder½ t. baking powder½ t. baking soda½ t. salt8 T. butter, melted2/3 c. sugar½ c. firmly packed light brown sugar1 egg1 t. vanilla½ c. semisweet chocolate morselsMOCHA GLAZE:½ c. chopped hazelnuts1…
LAYERED SHRIMP AND TOMATO CASSEROLE2-3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced thickly, season with salt and pepper8 mini peppers, sliced into rings2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced3 ears of fresh corn, kernels removed1 large onion, chopped1 (8-oz.) fresh pico de gallo1 lb…
DELICIOUS BAKED EGGPLANT SPEARS1 medium eggplant, cut into spears (leave peeling on)Olive oilKosher salt/black pepper/ garlic powder1 c. Italian bread crumbs½ c. grated Parmesan cheese2 eggs, lightly beatenPAMDipping sauce (your choice)-Marinara, Ranch, Catsup, any Fancy Dressings, etc.) Preheat oven 450.Line…
SEA SCALLOPS ALLA CAPRESE2 lbs. mixed heirloom tomatoes24 fresh basil leaves3 medium red onions, cut into 1” thick slicesKosher salt and fresh black pepper6-8 T. extra virgin olive oil12 giant diver scallopsCoarse sea salt1-2 lemons cut in half Using a…
CLASSIC FRENCH ONION FONDUE4 c. shredded Gruyere cheese1 T. cornstarch1 T. chopped fresh thyme1 T. butter1 t. olive oil5 c. thinly sliced onions1 c. beef brothSalt/black pepper to taste¾ c. dry sherry¼ c. dry white wineAssorted crusted breads, crackers, veggies…
HOLIDAY CRESCENT ROLL CHRISTMAS TREE2 (8-oz.) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls¼ c. grated parmesan cheese1 t. dried Italian seasoning½ c. sour cream with added chopped chives (makes the dip part)12-15 cherry tomatoes, halved1 medium yellow bell pepper3 T. chopped fresh…
CRISPY ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME CREMAFRITTERS:2 medium fresh zucchinisKosher salt1 egg2 green onions, sliced¼ c. flour1 T. cornstarchVegetable oil, for fryingCHIPOTLE-LIME CREMA:¾ c. sour cream3 T. mayo1 T. Tabasco1 t. chipotle chili powder1 t. ground cuminKosher saltJuice 1 lime CHIPOTLE-LIME…