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…
Wonderful Roasted Squash
WONDERFUL ROASTED SQUASH1 lb. fresh butternut squashOlive oilKosher salt/black pepperFew sprigs of thymeFew bay leaves1-2 T. butter Heat oven to 400. Slice squash into 3/8” half-moons. Toss with olive oil. Arrange in slightly overlapping rows on a baking sheet that…
Easy Green Beans with Mushrooms
EASY GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS1 ½ lbs. fresh green beans, trimmedKosher salt/black pepper to taste8 oz. cremini mushrooms (cut into thick slices)1 small red onion (halved and thinly sliced2 T. butter, cut into a few pieces¾ c. chicken stock Spread…