EPIC SMOTHERED GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES4 slices thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon, chopped½ c. sliced yellow onion1 T. minced garlic4 c. beef broth2 lbs. fresh green beans, cut into 2” pieces1 T. TabascoKosher salt/black pepper/crushed red pepper to taste4 medium red potatoes,…
MELLOW SHRIMP AND EDAMAME FRIED RICE2 eggsKosher salt, black pepperVegetable oil4 green onions, thinly sliced (separate white and green parts)3 T. minced garlic1 T. minced fresh ginger1 lb. large shrimp (31-35/lb.), peeled and deveined1 c. thawed shelled edamame2 T. soy…
FABULOUS CHEESY ASPARAGUS TART4 T. butter2 large leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly slicedKosher salt/black pepper to taste1 (14-oz.0 pkg. refrigerated pie dough (2 crusts)2 c. grated fontina cheese, or favorite cheese1 c. ricotta cheese1 T. fresh thyme, chopped1 lb. fresh…
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…
SMOKY LEMONY PEAS AND BACON6 oz. sliced good quality bacon, cut crosswise into ½” pieces1 red onion, thinly sliced1 lb. fresh or thawed frozen English peas1 T. finely chopped tarragon, more for garnishZest of 1 lemonKosher salt, black pepperCrushed red…
CUBAN RICE, BEAN, CORN SIDE DISHOlive oil2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed4-6 oz. assorted cherry tomatoes½ c. chopped onion½ c. chopped red onion2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced½ of each assorted bell peppers…
FAMILY PLEASER CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE2 (3 ½-oz.) bags boil-in-bag brown rice1 T. olive oil1 c. finely chopped onion8 oz. sliced mushrooms8 oz. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size piecesSalt, black pepper1 (12-oz.) bag microwave-in-bag fresh broccoli…
ULTIMATE CAJUN SLOW-COOKER JAMBALAYA2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 2” slices1 large Vidalia onion, chopped1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped4 celery stalks, chopped1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes, with juice3 T. minced garlic2 c…
BOLD GARDEN POTATO SALAD3 lbs. new potatoes, halvedKosher salt, black pepper4 oz. fresh snow peas or sugar snap peas3 T. Dijon mustard3 T. fresh lemon juice1 t. sugar2/3 c. olive oil1 c. loosely packed fresh herbs (basil, chives, mint, dill),…
FLAVORFUL FRIED CORN3 slices bacon, chopped1/3 c. butter6 c. fresh corn kernels, blanched1 poblano pepper, diced1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 T. minced garlicKosher salt/black pepper1 T. fresh lemon juiceFresh basil, garnish To blanch corn kernels, add to large pot…