HEAVENLY BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar1/3 c. plus ¼ c. butter, softened and divided2 T. dark rum3 ripe bananas, sliced ¼”thick, crosswise¾ c. sugar2 T. canola oil2 eggs2 c. flour2 t. baking powder½ t. kosher…
TASTY OKRA CORNBREAD2 T. vegetable oil2 c. fine yellow cornmeal1 c. flour1 T. baking powder1 T. chopped fresh thyme1 T. kosher salt1 T. garlic powder1 t. black pepper¼ lb. fresh okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/8” thick rounds (1…
DELICIOUS BBQ ROOT BEER RIBSROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE:¾ c. root beer¾ c. catsup2 T. packed light brown sugar2 T. honey2 T. apple cider vinegar2 T. Dijon1 T. Worcestershire1 t. onion powder1 t. smoked paprika1 t. kosher salt1 t. black pepperRIBS:2…
INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES5 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quarteredKosher salt/black pepper to taste2 sticks butter12 oz. cream cheese, room temp½ c. half and half½ c. heavy creamLawry’s seasoned salt, to taste Add potatoes to 6-8 quart INSTANT POT.…
SIMPLE SAUSAGE DIP1 lb. Jimmy Dean pork sausage, or good quality sausage8 oz. cream cheese, room temp1 c. good quality chunky salsaSliced green onionsChopped fresh cilantroTortilla chips, for serving Heat 10” cast-iron skillet over medium heat until very hot. Add…
UNIQUE S’MORES2 c. heavy cream9 c. mini-marshmallowsPAM3 c. finely ground graham cracker crumbs10 T. butter, melted1/3 c. plus ½ c. sugar¾ t. salt2 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room temp2 t. vanilla6 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped Preheat broiler. Pour ½…
TANGY BLACK CHERRY LIMEADE1 c. black cherry juice1 c. fresh lime juice½ c. fresh lemon juice1 c. sugar4 (12-oz.) can lime-flavored sparkling water1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen dark sweet cherriesFresh lime slices garnish In large pitcher, stir together cherry juice, lime…
TWISTY-FUN GRILLED CHEESE ROLL UPS8 slices bread, crusts removed8 slices favorite cheeseMelted butter, as needed Use rolling pin, roll bread until flat. Place one slice of cheese or 2-3 T. grated cheese. Roll up bread and cheese and secure with…
SPICY JALAPENO POPPER DIP6 oz. diced jalapenos, fresh or in jar (drained)8 oz. cream cheese, room temp1 c. sour cream1 t. garlic powder2 c. Mexican blend shredded cheddar cheese¾ c. shredded Parmesan cheese1 c. Panko bread crumbs4 T. butter, melted¼…
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…