TANGY FROZEN LEMON PIE1 (9”) graham cracker pie crust3 egg whites¼ t. cream of tartar½ c. plus 2 T. sugar dividedZest of 1 lemon¼ c. fresh lemon juice3 egg yolks1 c. heavy whipping creamExtra graham cracker cookies to crumble2 c…
CRISPY SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA1 lb. fresh okra pods2 eggsKosher saltBlack pepper/red pepperVegetable oil, for frying1 ¼ c. yellow cornmeal¼ c. flour Trim stems and thin tips from fresh okra pods. Cut okra crosswise into ½” pieces. In bowl, lightly beat…
NCREDIBLE CRISPY CHICKEN CAPRESE IN A SKILLET4 bone-in skin-on chicken breastsOlive oilSalt/black pepper1 medium sweet onion, vertically sliced1 T. minced garlic1 (23.5-oz.) good quality marinara sauce8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced¼ c. chopped fresh basil8 oz. uncooked pasta, cooked according…
TANTALIZING GRILLED VEGGIE ORZO PASTA SALAD1 ½ c. uncooked orzo pasta1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved1 T. minced garlicOlive oil spray1 red onion, quartered1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded, sliced into chunks)1 large zucchini, sliced into thick roundsKosher…
VELVETY BLACK BEAN BROWNIES1 (15-oz. can) black beans, rinsed and drained½ c. semisweet chocolate chips, divided3 T. canola oil3 eggs2/3 c. packed brown sugar½ c. baking cocoa1 t. vanilla½ t. baking powder1/8 t. salt Place beans, ¼ c. chips and…
WONDERFUL FRESH CORN SALAD6-8 fresh ears of corn, shuckedolive oil½ red onion, finely chopped2 c. fresh cherry tomatoes, halved1 avocado, rough chop1 c. fresh baby spinach, rough chopDRESSING:4 T. olive oil6 T. apple cider vinegar1 t. sugar1 t. Dijon mustardZest…
SHEET PAN GREEK PORK CHOPS WITH SQUASH AND POTATOES4 (1” thick) Frenched pork loin chops½ c. fresh lemon juice4 T. olive oil3 T. minced garlic3 T. chopped fresh oreganoKosher salt, black pepper2 yellow squash, sliced ½” thick1 large zucchini, sliced…
CHILLIN’ COOLIN’ MELON DELIGHT3 oz. Three Roll Estate Vodka2 ozs. Watermelon Syrup (recipe below)1 ½ oz. fresh lemon juice1 oz. Cocchi Rosa aperitivo½ oz. Chareau Aloe Liqueur3 oz. club sodaCucumber roses, garnishWATERMELON SYRUP:1 c. fresh watermelon juice1 c. sugar Add…
ELEGANT WHITE CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT MOUSSE1 ½ c. heavy whipping cream, divided12 oz. white chocolate, chopped¼ t. peppermint extractCrushed peppermint candies, garnish Heat ¾ c. cream in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil. Remove from heat, add chocolate, stirring until…
SOPHISTICATED AND EASY LEMONY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH OLIVES4 T. butter, softened2 T. olive oil¼ c. chopped fresh oregano1 T. minced garlicKosher salt, black pepper, paprika8 (5-6-oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs1/3 c. pitted Kalamata olives1/3 c. pimento-stuffed green olives, drained8…