ALICE’S WARM AND EASY ARUGLA VICHYSSOIS4 T. olive oil2 leeks, green parts discarded, white parts washed and finely chopped8 oz. chopped onion mix2 T. minced garlic1 t. Kosher salt1 lb. small Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (you can peel if you…
ULTIMATE PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA8 oz. uncooked whole-grain farfalle2 c. fresh basil leaves3 T. good quality olive oil1 T. lemon zestKosher salt, black pepper1 garlic clove1 c. grape tomatoes, halved1 c. yellow cherry tomatoes, halved1 1/2 c…
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced½ of each color bell pepper, (red, orange, yellow)2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced1 onion, thinly sliced½ lb. fresh okra, sliced10 c. tortilla chips3 T. olive oil½ lb. peeled and deveined large fresh shrimpCreole seasoning1 (8-oz.)…
SNACKY S’MORES POPCORN BALLSPAM1 c. mini marshmallows1/3 c. powdered sugar2 T. light corn syrup1 T. butter1 T. unsweetened cocoa powderKosher salt1 t. vanilla5 c. salted popcorn, not buttered½ c. broken salted pretzels3 graham crackers, broken into bite-sized pieces Lightly coat…
GRAMMIE’S MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN TENDERS1 pkg. elbow pasta1 pkg. small shell pastaORYour favorite pasta1 (16-oz.) carton Velveeta cheese, cubed1 (8-oz.) Mozzarella cheese, grated1 (8-oz.) grated sharp cheddar cheese1 can Campbell’s cheddar soup½ to 1 c. warm milk½ stick…
ULTIMATE EGG-IN-A-NEST BLT SANDWICHES8 (1 oz.) whole wheat sourdough bread slices, lightly toasted2 center cut bacon slices, diced1 ripe avocado, mashedMayo or Miracle WhipKosher salt4 eggsBlack pepper8 Bibb lettuce leaves8 tomato slices Using a 2 ½” round cookie cutter, cut…
ALICE’S SEAFOOD CHOWDER3 sticks butter¼ c. minced garlic2 large onions, chopped2 green bell peppers, chopped4-6 stalks of celery, chopped1 ½-2 lbs. baby carrots, shredded2 (8-oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms3 lbs. small shrimp (if shrimp are too big, take kitchen shears and…
YUMMY CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI1 lemon wedge1 T. turbinado sugar (raw sugar)2 T. finely chopped bittersweet chocolate4 T. expresso, cooked1 ½ oz. best vodka, chilled½ oz. crème de cacaoLong lemon twist Wipe the rim of chilled, oversized martini glass with lemon…
PILGRIM HAT COOKIES16 chocolate wafer cookies, such as Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers1 (4 ¼-oz.) containers orange frosting, tube with piping tips (do not use the gel frosting)16 miniature peanut butter cups Place cookies on work surface.Squeeze a dime size dot…
ORANGE-BOURBON-MOLASSES GLAZED ROASTED DUCK2 (6-8 lb.) whole ducksKitchen twineKosher salt, black pepper1 c. orange marmalade¼ c. bourbon3 T. molasses1 T. fresh lemon juice½ t. ground fresh ginger1 t. dried crushed red pepper flakes Remove giblets from ducks (reserve for another…