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 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 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 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 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.)…
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…
SIMPLIFIED INSTANT POT RED BEANS AND RICE1 lb. pkg. good quality dried red kidney beans½ lb. smoked ham hock or chopped ham or your favorite seasoning meat2 c. chopped trinity (onions, celery, bell pepper)2 t. garlic powder6 c. chicken broth2…
EPIC MEXICAN ARANCINI RICE BALLSRICE:1 T. olive oil1 c. diced sweet onion1 T. minced garlic1 c. Arborio rice1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce diced1 T. tomato paste1 t. smoked paprika1 t. chili powderSalt to taste3 c. chicken broth, divided2 T…
SNAPPY SNIP FRIES2 lbs. parsnips, peeled and cut into 3 ½” strips2 T. olive oil1 t. kosher salt1 t. pepper1 t. garlic powder½ c. grated parmesan cheese¼ c. fresh parsley, chopped Position oven rack to upper third position. Preheat oven…
AMAZINGLY TANGY POTATO-GREEN BEAN SALAD3 lbs. baby red potatoes, quartered or halved¼ c. plus 1 t. kosher salt, divided8 oz. French green beans, trimmed and cut into 2” piecesZest from 2 lemons¼ c. fresh lemon juice1 shallot, minced1 T. white…