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…
Nutty/Lemony Biscotti Dipped in White Chocolate
NUTTY/LEMONY BISCOTTI DIPPED IN WHITE CHOCOLATE 2 c. flour ¾ c. cornmeal 1 ½ t. baking powder 1 t. salt 1 c. sugar 3 eggs Zest of 4 lemons 1 c. coarsely chopped whole almonds 18 oz. white chocolate chips…
Ole’ Mexican Mac & Cheese
OLE’ MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE ¼ c. kosher salt 1 qt. milk 6 T. butter, cut into pieces 6 T. flour 1 lb. penne pasta, or your favorite 1 lb. Mexican chorizo Olive oil 1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded extra-sharp cheddar…
Fun Frito Pie Casserole
2 lbs. ground chuck or your favorite meat or chicken 2 c. chopped onion 2 T. minced garlic 2 (15-oz.) cans tomato sauce 1 (15- oz.) can Ranch Style Beans, drained 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1…