KICKED UP CAULIFLOWER “RICE”1 head of fresh cauliflower, washed and cut from core and break the florets into crumble sizesOlive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped6 mini multi colored bell peppers, sliced2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped2 T. minced…
HEARTY GOLDEN MASHED POTATOES4 lbs. large golden Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into ½” chunks8 green onions, thinly sliced1 c. sour cream½ c. butterSalt, black pepper1 c. shredded cheddar cheesePaprika In Dutch oven, cook…
PALERMO STYLE AUBERGINE ROULADE4 medium sized eggplant (aubergine)700 grams or 24 oz. ripe, firm tomatoes200 grams or 7 oz. mozzarella1 sprig marjoram1 sprig thyme1 sprig basil1 shallot, minced6 T. extra virgin olive oilSalt and black pepper Slice the top and…
CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PASTA CASSEROLE3 c. uncooked penne pasta2 (12-oz.) pkg. frozen butternut squash1 c. milk1 c. chicken broth2 c. shredded Italian cheese blend¼ c. butter, cut into pieces¼ c. pine nuts, toasted2 T. chopped fresh sage leavesSalt, black…
DELICATE PINWHEEL EGGPLANT PARMESAN3-4 T. extra virgin olive oil2 c. of olive oil for frying, more if needed1 large Vidalia onion, finely chopped4 T. minced garlic2 (28-oz.) cans good quality whole, peeled Italian tomatoes, drainedSalt, black pepper, garlic powder8 small…
COLORFUL TEX-MEX VEGGIE CASSEROLE1 (7-oz.) box Tony Chachere’s Yellow Rice1 (11-oz.) can Mexicorn, drained2 dozen or more red cherry tomatoes, cut in halfChopped green onions, garnishOlive oilKosher salt/black pepper Prepare yellow rice according to package directions. Spray 9x11” baking dish…
STIR-FRY FRESH STRING BEANS AND ASPARAGUS TIPS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE FINISH8-10 oz. fresh pencil thin string beans, cleaned1 lb. fresh asparagus (only use the tips, cut about 6” long; save rest of asparagus to put in stock or to make…
WHOLE ROASTED SPICY CAULIFLOWEROlive oil or canola oil1 medium to large whole cauliflower head1 ½ c. plain Greek yogurt or sour cream2 limes, zested and juiced2 T. chile powder1 T. cumin1 T. garlic powder1 t. curry powderSalt, red/black pepper Preheat…
CHEESY GARLIC STEAMED ARTICHOKESAsiago, Parmesan or Pepper Jack Cheese, cut into sliversWhole garlic cloves Follow the recipe for steaming artichokes but before placing into the water, insert the selected cheese and garlic cloves between the artichoke leaves.PERFECT STEAMED ARTICHOKESArtichokesSalt and…
EASY-BREEZY CHICKEN AND CABBAGE FRIED RICE MEAL Sesame oil3 c. cored and chopped Napa cabbage1 medium onion, chopped1 c. chopped green onions (separate white parts from green parts)2 t. grated fresh ginger1 T. minced garlic5 c. cooked brown or white rice3…