COMFORT FRENCH ONION PASTA CASSEROLE1 (16-oz.) pkg. penne pasta2 T. butter1 T. olive oil2 large onions, thinly sliced1 c. bacon, rough chop (I used turkey bacon)2 T. minced garlic3 sprigs fresh thyme, extra for garnish1 oz. Pioneer French Dip Au…
WONDERFUL SLOW-ROASTED LEG OF LAMB1 (7-8 lb.) leg of lamb, bone-in, trimmed of fat8-10 large cloves of garlic, sliced6 sprigs fresh rosemary, broken into 2” pieces1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil2 large lemons, juicedSalt, black pepper½ c. combined chopped fresh thyme…
Easy Broiled Oysters with Herbs 2 dozen fresh oysters, shucked and removed from shell¼ c. dry bread crumbs¼ c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese3 T. minced shallot2 T. minced garlicZest of 1 lemon1 T. finely chopped parsley1 T. finely chopped fresh thyme1 T…
BREAKFAST SOUFFLE(This recipe is from my friend, Phyllis B. Mata.)1 (10-oz.) can Hungry Jack Flaky Biscuits (non-buttered type)3 eggs, separated1 (3-oz.) cream cheese, softened¼ c. chopped bell pepper¼ c. chopped onion1 c. shredded cheddar cheese½ c. diced cooked ham or…
DECADENT DOUBLE-DECKER PECAN CHEESECAKESingle pie crust, store-boughtCREAM CHEESE FILLING:1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temp.1 egg1 t. vanilla bean paste½ t. salt1/3 c. sugarBROWN SUGAR FILLING:2 eggs½ c. light brown sugar½ c. dark corn syrup1-2 T. whiskey1 t. vanilla bean…
AMPED-UP SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS12 hickory-smoked bacon slices, finely chopped2 Vidalia onions, finely shopped¾ lb. smoked ham, chopped6 T. minced garlic3 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth3 (1 lb.) pkgs. fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed1/3 c. apple cider vinegar1 T. sugarSalt/black pepper…
LEMONY MUSHROOM RAVIOLI1(16-18-oz.) package of Giovanni Roma RANA Mushroom Ravioli, or your favorite brandSaltOlive oil2 large lemons4 T. good quality olive oil4 T. olive oil infused butterSalt/black pepperChopped fresh chives In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and add…
LUSCIOUS PARMESAN-CRUSTED LAMB SHANKS6 lamb shanks¼ c. olive oil3 T. tomato paste1 c. red wine1 (10 ½-oz.) can beef consommé8 parsley sprigs4 fresh thyme sprigs4 bay leaves3 (1”) orange peel strips2 celery ribs, cut into 1” pieces1 large carrot, cut…
GINGERBREAD ROLL5 large eggs, separated½ c. molasses¼ c. plus 1/3 c. dark brown sugar2 T. finely grated fresh ginger¾ c. cake flour1 t. baking powder1 t. ground ginger¾ t. ground allspice½ t. freshly ground black pepper¼ t. salt¼ c. plus…
FABULOUS CRAWFISH FLATBREAD2 (18x12”) plain flatbreads (or you can make your own dough)Yellow cornmeal, for sprinkling¼ c. butter2 T. minced garlic¾ c. heavy whipping cream1 t. Creole seasoning½ c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 (16-oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, thinly sliced1 lb…