MAGNIFICENT CRUNCHY VEGGIE SALAD1 (12-oz.) bag frozen shelled edamame, cook according to package directions, drain1 (15-oz.) can chick peas, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (8-oz.) container assorted cherry tomatoes, halved3-4 baby cucumbers, leave peeling, cut…
AMAZING APPETIZER GUACAMOLE SQUARES2 (8-oz.) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls1 T. taco seasoning1 lb. pkg. sliced bacon, diced1 (8-oz.) container cream cheese, softened2 c. guacamole4 plum tomatoes, chopped1 (2 ¼-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and minced Preheat…
ORANGE MASCARPONE TOPPING ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE MOUSSEMOUSSE:½ c. milk3 T. sugar¼ t. instant espresso powder1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips3 egg whitesCREAM:¼ c. mascarpone cheese, room temp2 T. fresh squeezed orange juice½ c. whipping cream2 T. powdered sugarZest of one orange MOUSSE:…
SICILIAN RIGATONI ALLA NORMA8 oz. uncooked rigatoniOlive oil1 lb. fresh eggplant, trimmed and cubedKosher salt, black pepper2 T. minced garlic1 t. dried oregano1 t. red pepper flakes1 t. sugar1 t. anchovy paste½ c. crumbled ricotta salata½ c. chiffonade fresh basil…
EASY CHICKEN THIN FILLETS MARSALA4-6 thin chicken filletsOlive oilFlour, optional1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced2 T. sugar4-6 yellow mini peppers, sliced1 (8-oz.) carton sliced mushrooms½ c. chicken broth½ c. dry Marsala or dry sherrySalt/black pepper/ garlic powder2-3 T. butter4 sprigs of…
ELEGANT WHITE CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT MOUSSE1 ½ c. heavy whipping cream, divided12 oz. white chocolate, chopped¼ t. peppermint extractCrushed peppermint candies, garnish Heat ¾ c. cream in heavy saucepan over medium heat.Do not boil.Remove from heat, add chocolate, stirring until melted.Stir in…
INSTANT POT RISOTTO A LA CARBONARA3 ½ c. chicken stock8 oz. pancetta, diced1 small onion, minced3 T. minced garlic1 ½ c. uncooked Arborio rice½ c. white wine½ c. shredded Parmesan cheese, more for garnish2 T. butter4 egg yolksSalt/black pepper to…
PAN-SEARED LAMB CHOPS WITH PLENTY OF GARLIC CLOVES6 bone-in lamb chops¼ c. olive oil¼ c. balsamic vinegar¼ c. Creole mustard¼ c. Dijon mustardSalt/black pepperOlive oil1 (8-oz.) pearl onions, peeled24 whole garlic cloves½ bundle fresh green asparagus, snap off tough ends½…
REFRESHING WATERMELON RUM PUNCH3 lb. fresh watermelon8 oz. white rum6-8 T. fresh lime juice¼ c. simple syrup2 oz. Elderflower liqueur (such as St.-Germain) Using a small paring knife, cut one end of melon in zigzag pattern. Discard end.With a spoon,…
GRILLED SALMON ON CEDAR PLANKS1 cedar plank (6x14”)2(10-12 oz., each) fresh salmon filletsSea salt and fresh black pepper½ c. Dijon mustard½ c. light brown sugarLemon slices, garnish Soak the planks in salted water for 2 hours. Drain.Remove skin from salmon…