Tasty Oven Yam Fries
TASTY OVEN YAM FRIES3 large yamsSalt/black pepper/ground cuminOlive oil Wash yams, leave skin on or remove, cut into desired fry size. Let soak in cold water for at least 1 hour. Drain and dry well. Preheat oven 375. Toss the…
Elevated Roasted Baby Potatoes
ELEVATED ROASTED BABY POTATOES2 ½ lbs. baby Yukon gold potatoes, cut in half¼ c. olive oil1 t. garlic powder1 t. Italian seasoningSalt/pepper to taste Preheat oven 450. Line large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. In large bowl, toss…
Wonderful Roasted Squash
WONDERFUL ROASTED SQUASH1 lb. fresh butternut squashOlive oilKosher salt/black pepperFew sprigs of thymeFew bay leaves1-2 T. butter Heat oven to 400. Slice squash into 3/8” half-moons. Toss with olive oil. Arrange in slightly overlapping rows on a baking sheet that…
Impressive Hasselback Potatoes
IMPRESSIVE HASSELBACK POTATOES6 large baking potatoes8 T. butter3 T. olive oilSalt/black pepper to tasteOPTIONAL TOPPINGS:4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled½ c. shredded cheddar cheese or your favoriteChopped parsleySour cream Preheat oven 425. Line baking sheet with foil. Wash potatoes. Cut…
Simple Brussels Sprout Casserole
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…
Italian Spaghetti Squash
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH1-2 (3-4 lb.) spaghetti squash1 large onion, chopped2 T. minced garlic1 ½ lb. ground turkey, beef or chicken1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes1 T. minced fresh basil1 T. minced fresh oreganoSalt, black pepper and garlic powder to taste10-oz…
Impressive Super Crisp Potatoes
IMPRESSIVE SUPER CRISP POTATOES4 ½ lbs. russet potatoes, rinsed and peeled2 T. white vinegar2 T. kosher salt, plus more for taste¼ c. ghee or clarified butter1 T. seasoned salt1 t. chili powder1 t. dried basil1 t. ground cumin1 t. black…
Deer Sausage and Yellow Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
DEER SAUSAGE AND YELLOW RICE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS1 lb. fresh loose deer sausage1 (7-oz.) box Tony Chachere’s Yellow Rice1 (11-oz.) can Mexicorn, drained½ pint sliced mushrooms1 c. chopped onion4-6 bell peppers (varied colors, cut in half, blanched until slightly tender,…
Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
TACO STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS3-4 medium fresh zucchini, cut in half lengthwise½ lb. lean ground beef (can use ground chicken or turkey)½ c. diced onion1 T. minced garlic1 t. chili powder1 t. ground cumin1 t. dried oreganoSalt/black pepper to taste1 (4-oz.)…
Irresistible Roasted Brussels Bites
IRRESISTABLE ROASTED BRUSSELS BITES1 c. panko bread crumbs½ c. grated parmesan1 T. Cajun seasoning½ c. flour2 eggs, beaten1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed½ c. veggie oil In large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan and Cajun seasoning. Place flour and eggs into two…