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…
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…