8 c. (1”) cubed French bread6 T. melted butter4 T. minced garlic, divided3 T. butter1 c. chopped fennel1 c. chopped onion½ c. chopped celery1 c. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry½ c. chopped fresh parsley2 T. Pernod Anise1 T…
ADDICTIVE ROASTED CORN DIP4 ears fresh corn, shucked1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 c. sour cream4 green onions, rough chop4 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese4 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese4 oz. Queso Fresco, Cotija or similar Mexican cheese1 t. ground…
DAN DAN NOODLES WITH CHICKEN½ lb. fresh, thin Chinese-style egg noodles (chow mein) or dried1 t. fresh ginger, minced1 T. minced garlic2 T. cornstarch¼ c. soy sauce¾ lb. ground chicken2/3 c. chicken broth2 T. creamy peanut butter1 T. rice vinegar1-2…
SPICY TOMATO AND JALAPENO JAM1 T. butter2 c. chopped Vidalia onions½ c. chopped fresh jalapeno, seeded (leave seeds in if you want spicier)3 lbs. tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks½ c. sugar½ c. firmly packed dark brown sugar3 T. white…
QUICK AND SAVORY CRISPY BAKED WONTONS½ lb. ground pork½ lbs. ground turkey½ c. chopped onion1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped1/3 c. soy sauce1 egg, beaten1-2 t. ground gingerSalt, black pepper1 (12-oz.) pkg. wonton wrappersPAMSweet and sour sauce,…
CHILLING BOO-NANA POPS3 bananas, peeled6 ice cream sticks or wooden skewers½-1 c. white chocolate chips1 ½ t. vegetable oil12 mini semisweet chocolate chips Line baking sheet with waxed paper.Cut each banana in half so that you have 6 pieces.Insert stick…
SMOKY LEMONY PEAS AND BACON6 oz. sliced good quality bacon, cut crosswise into ½” pieces1 red onion, thinly sliced1 lb. fresh or thawed frozen English peas1 T. finely chopped tarragon, more for garnishZest of 1 lemonKosher salt, black pepperCrushed red…
EASY AND DELICOUS CHICKEN-STIR FRY1-2 lbs. chicken strips or tenders, seasoned1 small bottle Italian dressingSalt, red/black pepper, garlic powderOlive oil1 large red onion, thinly sliced1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips½ c. fresh pico de gallo1 t. ground cumin…
ZIPPY MEXICAN CORNBREAD1 ½ c. yellow cornmeal1 c. cream-style corn1 c. sour cream¼ c. canola oil2 large eggs, beaten1 T. baking powder1 t. salt4-6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, divided½ of red bell pepper, minced, divided½ red onion, minced2 T…
CUBAN RICE, BEAN, CORN SIDE DISHOlive oil2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed4-6 oz. assorted cherry tomatoes½ c. chopped onion½ c. chopped red onion2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced½ of each assorted bell peppers…