CRISPY SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA1 lb. fresh okra pods2 eggsKosher saltBlack pepper/red pepperVegetable oil, for frying1 ¼ c. yellow cornmeal¼ c. flour Trim stems and thin tips from fresh okra pods. Cut okra crosswise into ½” pieces. In bowl, lightly beat…
LEMONY TUSCAN ROASTED POTATOES2 lbs. Yukon baby gold potatoes and baby red potatoes, unpeeled (cut in half if you like)8-10 garlic cloves4-6 sprigs of fresh rosemary2 lemons, thinly slicedGood olive oilSalt, black pepperBalsamic glaze, optional Preheat oven 375. Line baking…
RANCH-STYLE FRIED ZUCCHINI1 ½ c. seasoned Cajun breading batter or fish fry/cornmeal type of mixture2 eggs¼ c. milk3 small zucchini, cut into ¼” slicesCanola oil, for fryingRanch dressing Place the batter mixture in one bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs…
EASY SUMMER SQUASH GRATINOlive oil1 medium Vidalia onion, thinly vertically sliced1 large orange bell pepper, sliced1 T. minced garlic¼ c. dry white wineKosher salt, black pepper2 c. thinly sliced zucchini2 c. thinly sliced yellow squash3 oz. whole-wheat bread1 T. chopped…
EASY BOK CHOY FRIED RICE1 c. dry jasmine rice or brown rice2 c. water3 T. peanut oil2 T. minced fresh ginger2 T. minced garlicSalt to taste1 ½ c. chopped bok choy stems3 c. chopped bok choy leavesThawed frozen green peas,…
HEALTHY AIR-FRIED GREEN TOMATOES2 large green tomatoesSalt/black pepper½ c. flour2 eggs½ c. buttermilk1 c. Panko breadcrumbs1 c. yellow cornmealOlive oil spray Cut tomatoes into ¼” slices. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides.…
SPECIAL BROCCOLI POTATO SUPREME CASSEROLE3 c. hot mashed potatoes (store bought or homemade)4 oz. cream cheese, soft¼ c. milk1 large egg2 T. butter, softSalt, black pepper1 (2.8-oz.) can French-fried onions, divided5 c. fresh broccoli florets1 c. shredded cheddar cheese In…
DELICIOUS CREOLE BAKED OYSTER DRESSING2 (16-oz.) containers shucked oysters, drained, liquor saved6 T. butter2 c. finely chopped onion2 green onions, chopped1 c. chopped celery1 c. chopped green bell pepper2 T. chopped fresh sage2 T. chopped fresh parsley1 T. chopped fresh…
MEXICAN YELLOW RICE WITH CRAWFISH1-2 lbs. leftover peeled boiled crawfishOlive oil3 ears of fresh corn, cut from the cob½ c. chopped onion mix6 mini peppers, chopped (assorted colors)1 (8-oz.) carton sliced mushrooms1 carton cherry tomatoes, halved1 c. spicy pico de…
UNBELIEVABLE TATER TOT CASSEROLE¼ c. olive oil2 c. finely chopped onion1 lb. lean ground beefKosher salt/black pepper8 oz. frozen cut green beans, thawed8 oz. frozen corn kernels, thawed2 (10-oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 lb. frozen potato tots Preheat…