SOPHISTICATED CHOCOLATE BOURBON BALLS1 ¼ c. crushed chocolate wafer cookies1 c. powdered sugar2/3 c. toasted chopped pecans4 T. butter, melted¼ c. bourbon1 t. instant espresso powder¼ t. kosher salt1/3 c. turbinado or white sanding sugar Combine all ingredients except sanding…
ICY MINT JULEP6 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish1 t. sugarShaved ice2 ½ oz. bourbon whiskeyLemon slice, for garnishOrange slice, for garnishMaraschino cherry, for garnish Place mint leaves, sugar and splash of water in silver julep cup or 12…
SIZZLING HONEY-CHIPOTLE GLAZED FLANK STEAK1 T. olive oil1 T. minced garlic1 t. ground cuminKosher salt/black pepper2 T. minced canned chipotle in adobo sauce1 T. honeyJuice of 1 limeZest of 1 lime1 lb. flank steak Position oven rack 6” below broiler…
THREE ZOODLE NOODLE ALFREDO1 (12-oz.) carton zucchini zoodles1 (12-oz.) carton butternut squash zoodles1 (12-oz.) carton yellow squash zoodlesSalt, black pepperOlive oil1 lb. medium shrimp, seasoned2 T. minced garlic8 oz. soft cream cheese½ c. sour cream1 c. finely grated parmesan cheese½…
CAST-IRON POTATO, BACON, CHEESE DIP2 1/4 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered4 slices applewood-smoked bacon1 (8-oz.) container soft cream cheese1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese½ c. sour cream¼ c. chopped green onions, extra for garnishGarlic salt/black pepper to tasteChips,…
UNIQUE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE1 ¼ c. canned pumpkin1 c. sugar½ c. canola oil2 large eggs1 c. flour1 c. whole wheat flour1 ½ t. baking powder½ t. baking soda½ t. salt1 ¼ t. ground cinnamon½ t. ground nutmeg½ t. ground…
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHICKPEAS2 T. ground coriander1 t. cumin seedsSalt, red/black pepper¼ c. olive oil1 T. grated fresh ginger1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets1 (19-oz.) can chickpeas, drained1 Vidalia onion, slicedFresh parsley, garnishJuice of 1 limePaprika Preheat oven 400…
NO FUSS BISCUIT-TOPPED CHICKEN POT PIES2 ½ c. chicken stock3 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped3 medium Yukon God potatoes, peeled and finely chopped1 stalk celery, finely chopped4 T. butter1 large Vidalia onion, finely chopped1 (8-oz.) carton cremini mushrooms, finely…
HOLIDAY WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY MARTINIGARNISH:Chocolate covered fresh or maraschino cherries for serving½ c. milk chocolate chipsFresh or maraschino cherriesMARTINI:Ice2 ozs. Premium white chocolate liqueur1 oz. premium vanilla-flavored vodka½ oz. premium maraschino liqueur½ oz. premium Irish cream liqueur To make optional…
ULTIMATE CANDIED CARROTS1 bunch young, tender carrots, with topsOlive oilSea salt/black pepper4 T. butter1 orange, zested and halved1 T. light brown sugar1 t. ground cumin1 t. ground cinnamon Preheat oven 350. Cut off all but 1” of carrot tops, leaving…