Good Ole New Orleans Beignets
¼ c. warm water (105-110 degrees) 1 t. active dry yeast 3 T. plus 1 t. sugar, divided 2 T. vegetable shortening ½ t. salt ½ c. boiling water ½ c. evaporated milk 1 large egg 4-5 c. all-purpose flour…
Cast-Iron Tater-Tot Breakfast Pizza
1 (28-oz.) pkg. Ore-Ida mini Tater-Tots 8 eggs ¼ c. milk Olive oil ½ diced green bell pepper ½ diced Vidalia onion 8 oz. finely shredded sharp cheddar 6 oz. ground breakfast sausage, cooked 6 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled Salt/black…
Savory Egg with Biscuit Ring
1 (5-oz.) can evaporated milk 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 t. mustard ¼ c. cubed fully cooked ham ½ c. frozen peas 2 T. butter 10 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 (12-oz.) tube of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1. Preheat…
Zippy Mexican Cornbread
ZIPPY MEXICAN CORNBREAD 1 ½ c. yellow cornmeal 1 c. cream-style corn 1 c. sour cream ¼ c. canola oil 2 large eggs, beaten 1 T. baking powder 1 t. salt 4-6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, divided ½ of…
Cuban Rice, Bean, Corn Side Dish
Olive oil 2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed 1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 4-6 oz. assorted cherry tomatoes ½ c. chopped onion ½ c. chopped red onion 2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced ½ of each assorted…
Baked Layered Enchilada Dish
1 lb. lean ground beef 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped Salt, red/black pepper 1 t. chili powder 1 t. ground cumin 2 c. thick and chunky salsa 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and…
Yellow Squash Casserole
YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE 1 ½ lbs. of yellow squash, or zucchini or mixture of both, sliced in rounds 8 oz. container of chopped onion mix ½ of 10 oz. pkg. of grated carrots 1 small jar pimento, drained 1 can…
Tangy Lemony Brown Rice
TANGY LEMONY BROWN RICE 2 T. butter 2 shallots, minced 1 ½ c. brown rice 3 c. veggie broth Kosher salt/black pepper Olive oil 2 T. minced garlic 3 T. chopped fresh thyme 1 T. red chili flakes 3 T…
Spicy Salmon Sheet Meal
SPICY SALMON SHEET MEAL 1 (6-8 oz.) fresh salmon fillet Olive oil Salt, red/black pepper Lemon pepper 2 T. creole mustard 2 T. Dijon mustard 1 (8-oz.) package of broccoli florets 1 red onion, cut into chunks 1 (6-oz.) fresh…
Gin-Laced Cucumber-Lime Pops
GIN LACED CUCUMBER-LIME POPS ½ c. sugar ¼ c. plus 1 T. water ¼ c. coarsely chopped mint leaves 1 T. finely grated lime zest ¼ c. fresh lime juice ¼ c. gin 1 ¼ c. cucumber, peeled, seeded and…