DELICIOUS STUFFED ZUCCHINI6 medium zucchini3 T. olive oil, divided1 lb. mild or spicy Italian sausage1 small red bell pepper, diced2 T. minced garlic¼ t. crushed red pepper flakes, or to tasteKosher salt, black pepper to taste1 T. chopped fresh oregano,…
EASY ELEGANT LEMONY-GARLICKY BAKED CHICKENMARINADE:½ c. olive oil¼ c. fresh lemon juice4 T. garlic powder1 T. Italian seasoning3 T. Kosher salt1 T. black pepper2 fryers, cut into pieces1 pt. mushrooms, sliced½ of bell pepper, rough chop (one of each color-red,…
ADDICTIVE ROASTED CORN DIP4 ears fresh corn, shucked1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 c. sour cream4 green onions, rough chop4 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese4 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese4 oz. Queso Fresco, Cotija or similar Mexican cheese1 t. ground…
TROPICAL BAHAMA BREEZES COCKTAIL½ c. ice cubes1 oz. pineapple juice1 oz. orange juice½ oz. lemon juice1 T. honey¼ oz. grenadine½ oz. coconut rum1 oz. dark rum½ oz. peach schnapps½ oz. banana liqueur Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until…
REFRESHING SPRINGTIME RISOTTO6 T. butter2 c. diced sweet onion4 c. arborio rice1 c. white wine8-10 c. warm chicken stock4 c. arugula or baby spinach, rough chop (or both)2 c. frozen green peas, thawed2 c. chopped asparagus, blanched1 c. grated Parmesan…
SIMMERING FISH WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES4 (4-6 oz.) fresh skinless tilapia, red snapper, catfish or your favorite filletsOlive oil1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges1 T. minced garlic1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms½ c. pimento-stuffed green…
AMAZING CHOCOLATE MARTINIChocolate syrup, for drizzlingIce, for shaking4 oz. Baileys Irish Cream4 oz. Godiva chocolate liquor4 oz. vodkaChocolate shavings, garnish Place two martini glasses in freezer to chill before serving. Drizzle inside of glasses with chocolate syrup. In cocktail shaker…
SHRIMP SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE1 lb. fettuccine or favorite pastaSaltOlive oil1 T. minced garlicJuice of 2 lemonsZest of 1 lemon1 lb. medium shrimp, seasoned with salt, red/black pepper1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced1 (8-oz.) fresh mushrooms, sliced1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmedFinely grated…
FANCY BUT CLASSIC WEDGE SALAD1 head of Iceberg Lettuce, outer leaves and stem removed, wedged into 4 pieces1 c. your favorite Bleu Cheese dressing4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled1 c. cherry tomatoes, diced1 T. diced fresh chives¼ c. Bleu Cheese, crumbled…
OMG SUDDEN HEADACHEIce1 ½ oz. mango nectar or juice1 oz. silver tequila¾ oz. triple sec¾ oz. fresh lime juice½ oz. Simple Syrup2 ½ oz. chilled demi-sec Champagne Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients except Champagne. Shake well…