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…
SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALADKosher salt, black pepper1 ½ t. ground cumin1 ½ t. ground coriander4 T. good quality olive oil1 ½ c. red quinoa, rinsed if not pre-rinsed1 (15 ½ oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/3 c. zucchini, cut…
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…
BACON-CORN CHOWDER SALAD4 thick slices of hickory smoked bacon or plain (cut crosswise, ½” thick)1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½” dice1 of each color (red, orange, yellow) bell pepper, cut into ½” dice8 ears of sweet…
ANTASTIC LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLEOlive oil1 yellow onion, choppedWarm water, as needed3 lbs. Creamer potatoes by The Little Potato Company (I like the Terrific Trio Variety), cut in half¼ c. butter3 T. cream cheese, softened½ c. milkKosher salt, black pepper…
¼ lb. yellow wax beans¼ lb. thin green beans8 garlic cloves2 bay leaves1 fresh thyme sprig1 fresh rosemary sprig1 t. black peppercorns10-12 small fingerling potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled2 oil-packed anchovy fillets¼ c. milk¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil2 T. red…
INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES5 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quarteredKosher salt/black pepper to taste2 sticks butter12 oz. cream cheese, room temp½ c. half and half½ c. heavy creamLawry’s seasoned salt, to taste Add potatoes to 6-8 quart INSTANT POT.Add…