CRAZY SMASHED POTATOES2 strips good quality thick-sliced bacon, diced1 lb. red potatoes, cubed1/3 c. heavy cream¼ c. butterChopped fresh chives, garnishSalt/black pepper Cook bacon in 12”cast-iron skillet until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towel lined plate to drain. Wipe out…
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…
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH TOASTED CORNBREAD CRUMBS2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halvedOlive oilSalt, black pepper2 c. cubed day-old cornbread (1/2” cubes)¼ c. butter1 shallot, minced1 T. fresh thyme leaves Preheat oven 425. Toss together sprouts with olive oil, salt…
Alice's Mexican Fiesta Salad ALICE’S MEXICAN FIESTA SALADMEXICAN STREET CORN:2-3 ears sweet corn, husks removed2 T. corn oil1/2 c. Miracle Whip or Mayo1 t. chili powder1 t. garlic powder1 t. ground cuminSalt/black pepper Preheat a grill pan. Rub corn with…
ALL-IN-ONE VEGGIE POTATO SALAD2-3 lbs. baby red potatoes, cut into 1” cubes2 T. apple cider vinegar1 T. olive oil½ c. whole buttermilk¼ c. sour cream¼ c. Miracle Whip or Mayo1 T. Dijon mustard2 carrots, grated½ c. chopped celery½ c. sliced…
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…
AMAZING ZOODLES, ASPARAGUS AND PEA DISH1-2 lbs. zoodles (zucchini, yellow squash, butternut squash, etc.) Can be a mixture or just one of the zoodles1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed1 (8-oz.) bag frozen peas, cooked according to package directionsItalian dressingOlive oilSalt, black…
TANGY GRILLED POTATO SALAD3 lbs. baby Yukon gold potatoes, halvedKosher salt1 large red onion, diced2 lemons, quartered¼ c. olive oil2 T. chopped fresh parsley1 T. chopped fresh thymeBlack pepper2 c. halved Campari tomatoesChopped fresh parsley, garnish In large Dutch oven,…
FAVORITE SALAD ON A STICKIceberg lettuce, cut into 2” chunks or to tasteCucumber, thinly sliced on diagonalCarrots, thinly sliced on a diagonalCherry tomatoesSalad dressing (your choice or do a selection for guests to pick) Divide lettuce, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes…
ITALIAN PAPPARDELLE PASTA AL LIMONE1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks1 carton fresh mushrooms, slicedCorn kernels off of 2 cobs1 pint cherry tomatoes1 egg yolk½ c. heavy cream¼ c. grated Parmesan cheese, more for servingZest and juice of 2 lemons8…