REFRSHING BRANDY SLUSH9 c. boiling water, divided4 regular-size tea bags2 c. sugar1 (12-oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1 (12-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed1 2/3 c. good quality brandy¼ c. fresh lime juice4 (10-oz.) bottles club soda, chilledLime slices,…
MARVELOUS CHEESY MONKEY BREAD12 T. butter, melted and cooled slightly3 (7.5-oz.) can buttermilk biscuits (not the flaky kind), cold8 ozs. Dill Havarti cheese, shredded (or your favorite)½ c. chopped fresh parsley Preheat oven 350. Generously brush a 14-cup tube or…
SHRIMP ARNAUD6-8 c. cleaned and boiled shrimp3 c. olive oil1 c. vinegar1 jar capers, drained2 c. finely chopped celery1 ½ c. creole mustard½ c. grated Vidalia onion½ c. finely chopped parsley½ c. finely chopped green bell pepperSalt to tasteTabasco to…
UNIQUE BUTTERNUT QUESO FUNDIDOCanola oil1 c. diced red onion2 T. flour¼ c. chicken stock1 (10-oz.) pkg. butternut squash cubes, puree the squash1 T. minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce, plus 2 T. adobo sauce1 c. shredded Oaxaca or Mozzarella cheese,…
KICKED UP CAULIFLOWER “RICE”1 head of fresh cauliflower, washed and cut from core and break the florets into crumble sizesOlive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped6 mini multi colored bell peppers, sliced2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped2 T. minced…
CHIPOTLE GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CORN/BLACK BEAN SALSASALSA:2 large ripe tomatoes, diced2 ears of corn, huskedOlive oil1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained4 green onions, sliced1-2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, extra for…
MARCELLE BIENVENU’S FANTASTIC TOMATO BREAD PUDDING2 T. butter3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges2 t. salt, divided1 t. black pepper divided8 T. olive oil, divided10 c. cubed French or Italian bread2 c. whole milk8 eggs1 c. shredded fontina cheese1 c. shredded…
CROCK POT LAYERED SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK4 thin slices of round steak (or you can use cube steak, etc.)2 white onions, cut into thick onion rings1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips1 (8-oz.) carton sliced mushroomsSalt, red/black pepper1 (10 ½-oz.)…
HEARTY GOLDEN MASHED POTATOES4 lbs. large golden Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into ½” chunks8 green onions, thinly sliced1 c. sour cream½ c. butterSalt, black pepper1 c. shredded cheddar cheesePaprika In Dutch oven, cook…
LIME-TARRAGON BUTTER GRILLED CORN WITH QUESO FRESCO6 ears of fresh corn, husks in tact1 stick butter, softened3 T. fresh lime juice1 T. finely chopped tarragonSalt, black pepper2 T. chile powder¼ t. ground cinnamon¼ lb. queso fresco or feta, finely crumbledSoak…