CAPRESE-STYLE GRILLED VEGGIES WITH PESTOPESTO:3 large garlic cloves¼ c. walnuts, toasted (or your favorite nut)1 (1-oz.) package fresh basil, stems removed½ c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil¼ c. white balsamic vinegar2 T. waterSALAD:1 lb. eggplant, cut diagonally…
MASHED POTATO COATED FISH FILLETS4 fish fillets, nice firm type of fish, your choice1 c. instant mashed potatoes1 t. garlic powder1 t. dried thyme1 t. dried oreganoSalt, red/black pepper1 egg, beatenOlive oil Prepare the mashed potatoes following direction on the…
FLAVORFUL FALL ROASTED VEGGIES2-3 yams, cleaned and cut into chunks1 large red onion, cut into chunks2 large portabella mushroom caps, stem and gills removed and slicedOlive oilKosher salt, black pepperGood quality honeyBalsamic glaze Line a large baking sheet with foil…
NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES WITH BUTTERMILK DIPPING SAUCEDOUGH:2 ½ c. flour2 t. salt½ c. vegetable oil½ c. waterFILLING:2 T. unsalted butter½ lb. ground beef chuck1 T. minced garlic½ c. finely chopped onion½ c. finely chopped green bell pepper1 bay leaf1 T…
UNIQUE CHEESE TORTELLI AND KALE SOUP3 (4-oz.) Italian sausage links, sliced1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped1 c. chopped fennel bulb3 T. minced garlic2 t. minced fresh thyme1 t. crushed red pepper flakesOlive oil2 (32-oz.) cartons chicken broth1 c. water4-6 c…
WALKING ZOMBIE COCKTAIL1 oz. apricot brandy1 oz. light rum1 oz. dark rum1 oz. lime juice2 dashes grenadineOrange juice1 oz. Bacardi 151 rumCherry/orange slice, garnish Mix light and dark rum and brandy in cocktail shaker. Add lime juice and grenadine. Shake…
CRUNCHY SPICY SHRIMP SALSA1 lb. boiled shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped1 large ripe tomato, chopped½ red onion chopped4 radishes, chopped¼ c. minced fresh cilantro1/3 c. fresh lime juice1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and mincedSea salt, black pepperChips In bowl, combine all…
CUTE HALLOWEEN STUFFED PEPPERS2 c. cooked brown rice1 large tomato, finely chopped1 c. frozen corn, thawed1 small Vidalia onion, finely chopped¾ c. Monterey Jack cheese, cubed1 (4 ¼-oz.) can chopped black olives1/3 c. canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/3 c…
MARVELOUS SPINACH AND FETA QUICHE WITH A YAMMY CRUSTPAM2-3 medium yams, peeled and cut into 1/8” thick slicesCanola oil1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 (5-oz.) container fresh baby spinach½ c. milkKosher salt, black and red pepper4 eggs2 egg whites½ c. crumbled…
WICKED WITCHES’ BREW2 oz. mixed pineapple and cranberry juice, chilled2 oz. Sprite, chilled1 ¼ oz. shot Malibu Coconut Rum Mix juices and Sprite in highball glasses. Pour shot down the side of each glass right before drinking.*Add ice cubes if…