QUICK AND EASY BUTTERED BEET AND CARROT SAUTE1 lb. red fresh beets, peeled and cut into wedges¼ c. butter1 c. carrot ribbons3 T. chopped fresh parsleyKosher salt, black pepper to tasteBalsamic vinegar, optional Wrap beets in microwave-safe parchment paper.Microwave on…
IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED CORN SLAW4 fresh ears of corn, husked2-3 fresh jalapenos3 (10-oz.) bags shredded cabbage4 green onions, chopped3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced1/3 c. minced white onion¼ c. chopped fresh dill¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley2/3 c. good…
QUICK ROASTED ARTICHOKE DIP1 c. grated good quality Parmesan4 oz. cream cheese, room temp.½ c. Miracle Whip or mayo¼ c. sour cream2 T. lemon juiceZest of 1 lemon3 (9-oz.) boxes frozen artichokes, thawed, drained and chopped2 T. minced garlic1 (4.5-oz.)…
PAULA DEEN’S SWEET POTATO TOFFEE PIE½ (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrusts3 c. mashed cooked sweet potatoes2 ½ c. toffee bits, divided1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk½ c. butter, melted and divided2 eggs1 t. vanilla½ t. ground cinnamon½ t. ground nutmeg¼ t…
GRANDMA’S OLD-TIME SQUASH CASSEROLE6 T. butter, divided3 lbs. yellow squash, sliced ¼” thick2 c. chopped onionkosher salt2 eggs, beaten1 (8-oz.) container sour cream1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese½ c. shredded Swiss cheese½ c. Miracle Whip or mayo1 T. chopped fresh…
SCRUMPTIOUS WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS3 T. butter½ c. red onion, diced2 ½ c. wild rice5 c. chicken broth1 T. olive oil8 oz. white button mushrooms, sliced8 oz. shitake mushrooms, sliced1 T. fresh thyme leaves2 T. minced garlicKosher salt, black pepperChopped…
WONDERFUL HERB-ENHANCED BAKED CORNISH HENS6 Cornish hens, rinsed and patted dry, seasoned inside and outside with kosher salt, red/black pepper1 red apple, cored and cut into 6 wedges12 slices thick hickory smoked bacon, cut in half6 pats of butter12 fresh…
FLAVORFUL YAM AND CHORIZO SOUPOlive oil1 (12-oz.) pkg. cooked chorizo sausage, sliced ½” thick slices1 yellow onion, diced2 T. minced garlic6 c. chicken broth4 c. yams, peeled and cubed into ½” size1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoesKosher salt, black pepper½ lb…
INCREDIBLE GREEK CRAB DIPOlive oil1 red onion, finely diced2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped2 T. minced garlicKosher salt/black pepper/Greek seasoning2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened¼ c. chopped fresh parsleyZest and juice of one large lemon1 T. chopped fresh dill1 T…
IMPRESSIVE PUMPKIN-SPICE BUNDT CAKECAKE:1 c. butter, softened1 c. sugar1 c. packed light brown sugar4 eggs1 ½ c. canned pumpkin2 t. vanilla3 c. flour, more for pan dusting1 T. baking powder1 ½ t. pumpkin pie spice1/2 t. salt1 c. whole buttermilk1…