WONDERFUL FROZEN MANGO MARGARITA1 (10-oz.) bag frozen diced mango2/3 Silver tequila (80 proof)¼ c. fresh lime juice2 T. Cointreau orange liqueur2 T. sugar2 c. ice water Put mango, tequila, lime juice, liqueur, sugar and water in blender.Blend until smooth.Serve immediately.
SOUTH OF THE BORDER GRILLED JALAPENO CORN ON THE COB8 ears of fresh corn, husks removedPAMSalt/black pepper½ c. butter, softened1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and minced1 T. finely minced garlicZest of 1 limeJuice of 1 lime1 T. chopped fresh cilantro Preheat…
TASTY MEXICAN MAC & CHEESE¼ c. kosher salt1 qt. milk6 T. butter, cut into pieces6 T. flour1 lb. pasta (penne, cavatappi or rotini)1 lb. Mexican chorizo1 T. olive oil1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded Pepper Jack…
INSANELY GOOD LOUISIANA CRACKLIN’ CORNBREAD3 T. melted bacon drippings, divided1 (3.25-oz.) bag fried pork skins (cracklins’)1 c. yellow cornmeal1 c. flour2 t. baking powder2 t. Cajun seasoning¼ t. baking soda1 2/3 c. buttermilk2 eggs, beaten4 T. chopped red bell pepper,…
INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES5 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quarteredKosher salt/black pepper to taste2 sticks butter12 oz. cream cheese, room temp½ c. half and half½ c. heavy creamLawry’s seasoned salt, to taste Add potatoes to 6-8 quart INSTANT POT.Add…
4 (6-oz.) catfish fillets, seasonedFlour, for dustingOlive oil2-3 lemonsCRAWFISH CORN SAUTE:CORN SAUTE3 ears fresh corn, cut off cob1/2 of red, yellow, orange, green bell pepper -diced1/2 red onion -thin slices1/2 carton baby portabella mushrooms, slicedRed and yellow cherry tomatoes, cut…
HOT HONEY MUSTARD ROASTED BABY YUKON GOLD POTATOES WITH BACON BITS1 lb. bag of baby Yukon gold potatoes1 (8-oz.) bottle Bernard’s “Hot Honey Mustard”1 (8-oz.) bottle real bacon bitsSea salt, black pepper, garlic powderOlive oil1 bunch chopped green onions In…
EGGPLANT SZECHUAN STYLE1 lb. Asian eggplants2 T. peanut oil2 T. minced garlic½ t. red pepper flakes¼ c. veggie broth¼ c. hoisin sauce4 green onions, cut into 1” piecesToasted sesame seeds, optional Cut eggplant into ½” strips.Heat oil in wok or…
JULIA CHILD’S FAVORITE ROAST CHICKEN2 ½ T. unsalted butter1/3 c. finely diced carrots1/3 c. finely diced onions1/3 c. finely diced celery2 fresh thyme sprigs1 (3 ½-4 lb.) chickenSalt, fresh black pepperParsley stemsCelery leaves6 (1/8” thick slices of lemons)½ c. sliced…
MOUTHWATERING CHOCOLATE PRETZEL CLUSTERS4 oz. any shape thick-style salted pretzels (great way to use leftover pretzels, no matter the shape)6 oz. dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids), chopped Line baking sheet with wax paper.Put pretzels into a sealable plastic bag and…