MEXICAN ORZO PASTA
Leftover Crawfish Etouffee, (See Recipe), optional 3-4 fresh ears of corn ½ red onion, diced ½ of each color bell pepper (red, yellow, orange, green) 1 (8-oz.) carton of sliced mushrooms Olive oil 2 c. dried orzo pasta 1 can…
MEXICAN CORN AND CRAB FRITTERS
MEXICAN CORN AND CRAB FRITTERS FRITTERS: 1 c. flour ¼ c. cornmeal 3 T. finely chopped fresh chives 1 ½ t. baking powder ¼ t. salt ¼ t. red pepper ½ c. buttermilk 2 large eggs ¾ c. frozen corn…
FRESH MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL
1 lb. peeled, medium cooked shrimp, deveined and halved 3 plum tomatoes, diced 3-4 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced 1 small onion, diced 1 T. minced garlic ½ c. fresh lime juice ¼ c. olive oil ¼ c. chili sauce…
DELICIOUS BERRY GRATIN WITH CHAMPAGNE SABAYON
1-2 c. fresh mixed berries (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry) 3 T. sparkling wine 2 T. super fine sugar (sometimes known as caster sugar) 3 egg yolks Zest of 1 lemon 1. Turn oven to broil with rack 6” from heat. 2…
SCRUMPTIOUS ZUCCHINI BOATS
SCRUMPTIOUS ZUCCHINI BOATS 4 fresh zucchinis, cut in half and core out pulp ½ c. basil pesto 2 T. minced garlic Salt, black pepper 1 pt. red cherry tomatoes 1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes Italian bread crumbs 1 container marinated…
CLASSIC CHICKEN PICCATA IN A SKILLET
4 (6-oz.) chicken cutlets ½ c. flour Salt, black pepper 1 egg white, lightly beaten 6 T. butter, divided 2 T. olive oil, divided 1 c. chicken broth ¼ c. fresh lemon juice 1/3 c. brined capers, drained Chopped fresh…
CHILLY FROZEN MOJITOS
¼ c. simple sugar*(you can buy it already made or make your own) 3 limes juiced 12-14 fresh mint leaves, plus some for garnish 4 oz. white rum 2 c. crushed ice 1. Combine simple syrup, lime juice and mint…
TURTLE MONKEY BREAD (CROCK POT/SLOW COOKER)
2/3 c. packed light brown sugar ½ c. butter ¼ c. sugar 1 (16.3-oz.) can Pillsbury Grands Homestyle refrigerated buttermilk biscuits ¾ c. pecan halves 2 T. whipping cream 1/3 c. milk chocolate chips 1. Spray 5 qt. crock pot/slow…
EASY PORK SHOULDER ROAST WITH PEARL ONIONS AND MUSHROOM GRAVY
3 lb. pork shoulder roast, seasoned and stuffed with garlic Flour Olive oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced 6 red pearl onions, peeled (left whole) 6 white pearl onions, peeled (left whole) 8-10 mini multi colored peppers, sliced into rings 1…
SOUTHWESTERN POTATO CASSEROLE OR PATTIES
1 c. fresh yellow corn, cut from cob 2 T. minced garlic 2 T. butter, melted 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered ½ to ¾ c. warm milk Salt and black pepper to taste 2 t. chili powder 1…