Mystic Blackberry Cocktail
1 (.75-oz.) pkg. fresh mint sprigs12 (1/4” thick) cucumber slices2 (6-oz.) pkgs. fresh blackberries¾ c. fresh lime juice8-12 t. superfine or powdered sugar1 c. plus 2 T. gin1 c. cold club sodaCrushed iceGarnishes: cucumber slices, fresh blackberries, lime wedges and…
Candy Corn Crispies
1 (10-oz.) bag miniature marshmallows4 T. butter1 t. ancho chile powder½ t. ground cumin½ t. ground coriander½ t. saltOrange and yellow food coloring6 c. Rick Krispies¼ t. cayenne 1. Spray two mini muffin pans with PAM.2. In large saucepan, combine…
Spicy Pumpkin Fritters
1 ½ c. flour2 t. baking powder1 ¼ t. salt¾ t. chili powder½ t. onion powder¼ t. crushed red pepper flakes2 large eggs1 (15-oz.) can solid-pack pumpkin½ c. 2% milk2 T. butter, meltedOil for deep-fat fryingChipotle mayo, optional 1. In…
Hearty Black Bean Soup with Shredded Pork
1 lb. dried black beans, rinsed and picked over2 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1 ½ lbs.)2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into big chunks1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped2 T. minced garlic1 T. chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo plus 1…
Crispy Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bourbon-Cane Vinaigrette
2 T. butter¼ c. firmly packed light brown sugar4 T. Steen’s Cane Syrup, divided2 c. walnuts3 T. bourbon, divided1 lb. good quality thick-cut bacon, chopped¼ c. cane vinegarKosher salt, black pepper1 lb. fresh Brussels sprouts, pulsed in food processor 1.…
Comforting Beef and Yam Chili (Crockpot)
1 lb. ground sirloin4 c. cubed unpeeled yams2 ½ c. beef stock2 c. chopped onion1 c. chopped red bell pepper¼ c. tomato paste2 T. chili powderKosher salt, red pepper2 t. ground cumin4 T. minced garlic2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained1…
Today’s Gadget is the ZOS HALO!
Today’s Gadget is the Z0S HALO. There are tons of wine preserving systems on the market, but none that compare to the ZOS HALO. Designed by engineers and winemakers who actually live and work in Northern California’s Wine Country. They…
Home-Town Plaquemines Parish Citrus Pie
Home-Town Plaquemines Parish Citrus Pie Save Print Home-Town Plaquemines Parish Citrus Pie Recipe By: Alice Morrow Ingredients ⅓ c. freshly squeezed Clementine or Orange juice ⅓ c. freshly squeezed lime juice ⅓ c. freshly squeezed lemon juice, prefer Meyer…
Basil Pesto Roasted Asparagus
Basil Pesto Roasted Asparagus Save Print Basil Pesto Roasted Asparagus Recipe By: Alice Morrow Ingredients 1 lb. fresh asparagus, washed and woody stems removed Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon pepper 1 (5-oz.) jar basil pesto 1 (6-oz.)…