DREAMY TURTLE PIECRUST:2 T. semi-sweet chocolate chips1 T. butter1 (9”) pie shell, baked and cooledCARAMEL LAYER:20 caramel cubes¼ c. heavy cream or milk1 ¼ c. salted peanutsCHOCOLATE LAYER:1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips2 T. butter1 (8-oz.) container Cool WhipGARNISH:Cool whipCaramel drizzle,…
SPICY SEARED TUNA AND NOODLES2 T. fresh satsuma juice2 T. mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)1 T. soy sauce1 T. seasoned rice vinegar1 c. chopped fresh satsuma sections2 T. chopped fresh cilantro1/8 t. crushed red pepper or to taste4 oz. brown…
COMFY SWEET POTATO SOUPOlive oil1 large yellow onion, chopped3 large carrots, rough chop1 T. chopped garlic3 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½” cubes2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½” cubesKosher salt, black pepper to taste1…
AMAZING CRAWFISH KING CAKE12 oz. cream cheese, softened and divided½ c. minced shallots½ c. goat cheese, softened2 t. minced chives1 T. Tabasco1 (12-oz.) pkg. Louisiana crawfish tails, drained, seasoned with salt and pepper2 (8-oz.) can refrigerated crescent dough sheets¼ c…
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AMAZING MARDI GRAS KING CAKE CREAM LIQUEUR½ c. sugar½ c. filtered water1 t. Tony Chachere’s BOLD Creole seasoning2 c. heavy cream1 t. cinnamon1 t. vanilla1 ¼ c. dark rum¼ c. Tony Chachere’s BOLD Creole seasoning simple syrup2 cans sweetened condensed…
LEMONY BASIL SHRIMP RISOTTO2 T. butter1 ½-2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled1 large onion, finely diced4 T. minced garlic2 c. Arborio rice1 c. white wine5 c. Veggie broth, heated (may need more or less)Zest and juice of 1 large lemonSalt/black pepper,…
OVER-THE-TOP PHILLY CHEESE STEAK HAND PIESOlive oil½ lb. ground chuck½ c. chopped yellow onion½ c. chopped green bell pepper2 t. steak seasoning1 T. flour1 c. shredded provolone cheese1 (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrusts, room temp1 egg1 t. waterblack pepperChopped fresh parsley,…
SIMPLE CHEESY CREAM CHEESE DIP1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temp1 c. Miracle Whip or Mayo1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, or your favorite4 green onions, finely chopped8 oz. crumble baconTabasco, to taste Mix all ingredients, except bacon and place…
SHOW-STOPPING BLACKBERRY JAM CAKECAKE LAYERS:2 ¾ c. flour2 t. ground cinnamon1 ½ t. baking soda1 ½ t. baking powder1 ½ t. ground cloves1 ½ t. ground allspice1 t. salt2 c. sugar5 eggs1 ½ c. vegetable oil1 ¼ c. seedless blackberry…