Mardi Gras Charcuterie Board
(NO RECIPE-JUST USE YOUR FABULOUS MIND SKILLS!)
Amazing Mardi Gras King Cake Cream Liqueur
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 Risotto
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 Pies
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 Dip
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 Cake
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…
Amazing Loaded French Onion Potatoes
AMAZING LOADED FRENCH ONION POTATOES4 russet potatoes, pierced with fork7 T. butter plus extra for brushing2 sweet onions, thinly sliced4 shallots, thinly sliced1 T. chopped fresh thymeKosher salt/black pepper to taste¼ c. red wine1 c. beef broth1 T. Worcestershire sauce½…
Tangy Baked Catfish Fillets with Shrimp and String Beans
TANGY BAKED CATFISH FILLETS WITH SHRIMP AND STRING BEANS2 (8-oz.) fresh catfish fillets, seasoned8 oz. fresh green beans cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 c.)1 lb. fresh medium peeled shrimp, seasoned1 red onion, thinly sliced½ of each bell pepper (red,…
Crawfish, Crab, Corn, Pumpkin Bisque
CRAWFISH, CRAB, CORN, PUMPKIN BISQUE½ c. olive oil2 c. chopped onion1 c. chopped red bell pepper1 c. chopped celery¼ c. minced garlic1 c. flour8 c. seafood stock1 (11-oz.) can white shoepeg corn1 lb. crawfish tails or shrimp or both1 lb…
Dilly Cheddar Hush Puppies
DILLY CHEDDAR HUSH PUPPIESVegetable oil, for frying1 ¾ c. self-rising white cornmeal mix¾ c. self-rising flour2 T. chopped fresh dill1 t. kosher salt4 oz. extra sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into ¼” cubes1 ¼ c. whole buttermilk½ c. drained dill…