FABULOUS OREO CHEESECAKE BITES24 chocolate Oreos12 oz. cream cheese, softened¼ c. sugar3 T. sour cream1 t. vanillaPinch kosher salt½ c. heavy cream Line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Place 1 Oreo in each liner. Place the remaining 12 Oreos…
REFRESHING WATERMELON-TOMATO SALAD1 c. thinly sliced red onion2 T. white vinegar1 T. vegetable oil1 t. sugarKosher salt, black pepper1 (8-oz.) log goat cheese, softened2 T. milk3 T. chopped fresh dill, dividedZest of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemon4 c. thinly sliced…
CHILLY PEPPERMINT MOUSSE PIE2 ½ c. crushed cream-filled vanilla sandwich cookies (about 25 cookies)½ c. butter, melted¼ c. sugar6 T. water1 (0.25-oz.) envelope unflavored gelatin2 ½ (4 oz.) bars white chocolate, chopped2 ½ (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened2 ½ c…
CHIVE AND CHEDDAR BISCUITS2 c. four, plus more for dusting2 T. baking powder½ t. baking soda1 T. sugar1 ½ t. kosher salt8 T. cold butter, cut into thin pats¾ c. plus 2 T. buttermilk½ c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded½ c…
CRISPY AIR FRYER YAM FRIES1 medium peel yam, about 12 ouncesOlive oil sprayOlive oilKosher saltBlack pepperGarlic powderSmoked paprikaGround cumin Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Spray basket with olive oil spray. Slice the yams into even ¼”…
CARAMELIZED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACHY BBQ SAUCE1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar¼ c. kosher salt2 c. boiling water3 c. ice cubes4 bone-in pork loin rib chops1 large Vidalia onion, finely choppedCanola oil1 T. minced garlic1 (1”) piece fresh ginger,…
WASTE-NOTHING SHAKER LEMON PIE2 large lemons, ends trimmed and discarded, halved lengthwise, sliced as thinly as possible, then chopped2 c. sugar2 (9”) Pillsbury pie crusts (refrigerated type)3 eggs1 egg yolk1 T. flour½ t. saltHeavy creamFine sugar Layer lemons and sugar…
SATISFYING YUKON GOLD AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE12-16 small or medium size Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half or quarters8 oz. fresh green beans, stemmed12 whole garlic cloves1 pint assorted colored cherry tomatoes, whole or halved6 springs fresh thyme leavesOlive oilKosher…
INSANE CHEESESTEAK NACHOS¼ c. olive oil2 large sweet onions, thinly slicedKosher salt/black pepper, to taste2 T. minced garlic1 (15-oz.) can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 2 T. sauceJuice 1 lime½ c…
SUMMERY BAHAMA MAMAIce, crushed to taste2 oz. orange juice1 oz. pineapple juice1 oz. dark rum½ oz. coconut rum½ oz. lime juiceGrenadine, to tastePineapple, wedged, garnishMaraschino cherries, garnish Fill tall glass with crushed ice. Pour in orange juice, pineapple juice, dark…