COMFORTING MAC & CHEESE WITH FRESH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTOKosher salt, black pepper1 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½” pieces8 oz. elbow macaroni4 T. butter, cut into pieces¾ c. evaporated milk, not FF2 eggs12 c. Fontina, coarsely grated1 oz…
FRESH GRILLED CORN AND ZESTY SNAP PEA SALAD1 ½ lbs. fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed if necessary6 ears of fresh corn with husks1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced½ c. extra virgin olive oil¼ c. fresh lemon juice3…
CROCK POT CHICKEN TACO SALAD1 T. chili powder1 t. ground cumin1 t. seasoned salt1 t. black pepper1 t. white pepper1 t. ground chipotle pepper1 t. paprika½ t. dried oregano½ t. crushed red pepper flakes1 ½-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts1…
ZESTY MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD8 ears of fresh corn, shucked2-3 fresh jalapenos1 c. diced red bell pepper1 c. chopped green onion½ c. chopped cilantro½ c. finely crumbled cotija cheese¼ c Miracle whip or mayo3 T. fresh lime juiceKosher salt/black pepper1…
SATISFYING CRAWFISH NICOISE SALAD2/3 c. good quality olive oil½ c. fresh lemon juice¼ c. minced shallot1 T. Creole mustard1 T. fresh thyme leavesKosher salt/black pepper1 t. sugar1 lb. cooked crawfish tails½ lb. fingerling potatoes, halved½ lb. French green beans, trimmed1…
MAGNIFICENT CRUNCHY VEGGIE SALAD1 (12-oz.) bag frozen shelled edamame, cook according to package directions, drain1 (15-oz.) can chick peas, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (8-oz.) container assorted cherry tomatoes, halved3-4 baby cucumbers, leave peeling, cut…
SIMPLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS CASSEROLECASSEROLE:6 slices bacon, chopped1 c. chopped yellow onion2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts, ends trimmed and halvedSalt/red/black pepper to taste¾ c. heavy cream1 T. Dijon mustard1 T. lemon juicePAM1 c. Monterrey Jack Cheese, shredded1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheeseTOPPING:½…
TO DIE FOR CORN SALADDRESSING:½ c. Miracle Whip or Mayo½ c. McIlhenny Tabasco Spicy Mayo½ c. sour cream¼ c. whole milk¼ c. buttermilk1 t. onion powder1 T. minced garlic2 T. lemon juice1 T. fresh dillSalt/pepper to tasteSALAD:Corn kernels from 4-6…
UNIQUE JALAPENO POPPER POTATO SALAD3 lbs. Russet potatoes, choppedKosher salt6 slices good quality bacon2 c. shredded cheddar cheese1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo¼ c. chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 2 T. of the brine3 T. mustard4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped4 green onions,…
TWISTY POTATO SALAD CARBONARA2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1” cubesKosher saltBlack pepper6 c., plus 2 t. water, divided4 oz. diced pancetta1 egg yolk1 garlic clove, grated½ c. olive oil1 T. fresh lemon juice½ c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated4 boiled…