3 c. mango vodka, chilled¾ c. pepper vodka, chilled¾ c. sweet and sour mix, chilled¾ c. Simple Syrup (homemade or store bought)½ c. fresh lime juice, chilled2 T. waterMaraschino cherries, colored sugars, garnish In pitcher, stir together vodkas, sweet and…
TOMATO AND SUMMER SQUASH RISOTTO6 large fresh Creole tomatoes or other flavorful varietiesKosher salt3 T. minced garlic, more if needed1 bunch basil leaves, roughly choppedOlive oil½ c. cold butter¼ c. minced Vidalia onion¼ c. Arborio rice½ c. white wine4 c…
GRAMMIE’S SPAGLASGNA1 lb. ground pork1 lb. ground veal or beef8 oz. chopped onion2 T. minced garlic1 T. dried basil1 T. dried oregano1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste¼ c. sugar2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room tempSalt, black pepperGrated Mozzarella cheeseGrated Parmesan cheeseFresh…
PERFECT STEAMED ARTICHOKESArtichokesSalt and pepperOlive oil Pull off and discard tough and discolored leaves from bottom of artichoke. Cut off the stem so that it will sit evenly. Slice off about an inch off the top of the artichoke. With…
DELICIOUS ESPRESSO MARTINI2 oz. vodka1 oz. coffee liquor1 oz. espresso (for cold brew coffee concentrate)½ oz. simple syrupCoffee bean, garnish In cocktail shaker, ½ full of ice. Add vodka, coffee liquor, espresso and simple syrup. Shake very well, until a…
ASTOUNDING SPANISH MUSHROOMS¼ c. extra virgin olive oil10 large button mushrooms, quartered¼ c. minced garlic2 T. lemon juice2 T. dry sherry1 t. Spanish paprikaSea salt/black pepper to taste½ t. dried chili flakes¼ c. finely chopped fresh parsley In a large…
SIMPLE PASTA CARBONARA12 oz. spaghettiKosher salt3 eggs1 c. freshly grated Parmesan8 slices bacon2 T. minced garlicFresh ground black pepperExtra virgin olive oil, garnishSea salt, garnishFresh chopped parsley or basil, garnish In large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according…
1 egg, beaten¼ c. milk½ c. Targil “Fry Dat! Special Blend”Salt/red pepper2-4 fillets½ c. butter¼ c. olive oilChopped parsley or green onions¼ c. lemon juice1 T. Worcestershire sauceCapers, drainedSlice of lemon for each fillet Combine egg and milk in shallow…
TASTY GREEN CHILE-GARLIC BUTTER OVER ROASTED OYSTERS6 large fresh oysters¼ c. panko1 T. vegetable oilGarlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper to taste1 bunch green onions, slicedFrench bread, for dippingGREEN CHILE-GARLIC BUTTER:2 c. butter, softened2 (4-oz.) can diced green chiles, drained…
DECADENT PECAN PIE CHEESECAKECRUST:2 c. graham cracker crumbs1/3 c. light brown sugar, packed½ c. melted butterPECAN PIE FILLING:½ c butter2 eggs1 t. vanilla1 ½ c chopped pecans1 c. light corn syrup1 c. sugarCHEESECAKE:2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 c. sugar¼…