LEMONY EDAMAME ZOODLE DISH1 (12-16 oz.) package of each zoodle (zucchini, yellow squash, butternut squash, carrots)Olive oil2 (8-oz.) frozen package of shelled edamame (cook according to package directions, drain)1 c. Kraft Zesty Lime Dressing2 (6-oz.) containers fresh pico de galloDried…
FESTIVE MARDI GRAS SALAD2 heads of assorted lettuces (you want a contrast in color-dark to light greens)6-8 mini cucumbers, do not peel, slice and cut each slice in half1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes, halved1 pt. purple cherry tomatoes, halvedSalt, black…
CRISPY CHICKEN BLT SALAD1 c. buttermilk, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten1 c. panko4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halvesKosher salt, black pepperCanola oil1/3 c. mayo1 T. chopped fresh basil1 T. chopped fresh chives1 T. white vinegar1 T. garlic paste1 medium…
AMAZING FRIED OKRA AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD½ c. crème fraiche3 T. buttermilkZest of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemon½ t. paprika1 t. red pepper1 T. chopped fresh chives4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3” thick3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3” thick1 pt…
AMPED-UP SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS12 hickory-smoked bacon slices, finely chopped2 Vidalia onions, finely shopped¾ lb. smoked ham, chopped6 T. minced garlic3 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth3 (1 lb.) pkgs. fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed1/3 c. apple cider vinegar1 T. sugarSalt/black pepper…
ULTIMATE PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA8 oz. uncooked whole-grain farfalle2 c. fresh basil leaves3 T. good quality olive oil1 T. lemon zestKosher salt, black pepper1 garlic clove1 c. grape tomatoes, halved1 c. yellow cherry tomatoes, halved1 1/2 c…
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced½ of each color bell pepper, (red, orange, yellow)2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced1 onion, thinly sliced½ lb. fresh okra, sliced10 c. tortilla chips3 T. olive oil½ lb. peeled and deveined large fresh shrimpCreole seasoning1 (8-oz.)…
GRAMMIE’S MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN TENDERS1 pkg. elbow pasta1 pkg. small shell pastaORYour favorite pasta1 (16-oz.) carton Velveeta cheese, cubed1 (8-oz.) Mozzarella cheese, grated1 (8-oz.) grated sharp cheddar cheese1 can Campbell’s cheddar soup½ to 1 c. warm milk½ stick…
QUICK AND EASY BUTTERED BEET AND CARROT SAUTE1 lb. red fresh beets, peeled and cut into wedges¼ c. butter1 c. carrot ribbons3 T. chopped fresh parsleyKosher salt, black pepper to tasteBalsamic vinegar, optional Wrap beets in microwave-safe parchment paper.Microwave on…
IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED CORN SLAW4 fresh ears of corn, husked2-3 fresh jalapenos3 (10-oz.) bags shredded cabbage4 green onions, chopped3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced1/3 c. minced white onion¼ c. chopped fresh dill¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley2/3 c. good…