Classic Spinach Madeline
CLASSIC SPINACH MADELINE Olive oil ¾ c. panko bread crumbs Pinch kosher salt 3 (10-oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped spinach ¼ c. butter 1 c. chopped sweet onion 3 T. minced garlic ¼ c. flour ¾ c. half and half 6…
Lemony Sauted Mushrooms and Onions
LEMONY SAUTEED MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS 2 large portabella mushroom caps, gills removed and sliced 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 c. of baby pearl onions, peeled but left whole 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Olive oil Salt, black…
Amazing Crispy Smashed Yams
AMAZING CRISPY SMASHED YAMS 3-4 long yams, sliced into ¾” thickness Olive oil spray 2 T. butter, melted 2 T. olive oil 1 t. Kosher salt 1 t. Black pepper ½ t. Garlic powder ½ t. Onion powder ½ t…
Pan-Roasted Balsamic Tomato Jam
PAN-ROASTED BALSAMIC TOMATO JAM 1 lb. cherry tomatoes ½ c. diced red onion ½ c. balsamic vinegar ½ t. powdered sugar Sea salt, black pepper to taste Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1/3 c. thinly sliced fresh basil 1. Heat…
Unique Oven-Roasted Okra with Smoky Mock Aioli
UNIQUE OVEN-ROASTED OKRA WITH SMOKY MOCK AIOLI 1 lb. fresh okra, sliced lengthwise 2 T. olive oil 1 T. Creole seasoning or to taste 1 t. smoked paprika ½ c. Miracle Whip or mayo 1 T. minced garlic Zest…
Fancy Spinach-Artichoke Fondue
2 c. shredded fontina cheese ¼ c. shredded Asiago 1 T. cornstarch 2 T. butter 5 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 T. minced garlic 1 t. red pepper flakes 1 t. anchovy paste ½ t. freshly grated…
Char-Grilled Baby Artichokes
CHAR-GRILLED BABY ARTICHOKES½ c. olive oil6 cloves garlic, mincedArtichokes, partially steamed (only steam about 10-15 minutes) or you can buy the baby artichokes Place olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, allow to…
Fantastic Fried Zucchini
FANTASTIC FRIED ZUCCHINI3 medium fresh zucchini (about 1 ½ lbs.)Salt, pepper to taste¾ c. flour1 egg1/3 c. milk1 c. seasoned bread crumbs1/3 c. grated parmesan cheeseVegetable oil, for fryingChopped parsley, garnishLemon wedges, garnish Cut zucchini into French-fry like pieces (about…
Cheesy Garlic Steamed Artichoke
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…
Flavorful Fried Corn
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…