KICKED UP SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON AND CRABMEAT8 thick slices, hickory smoked bacon strips, chopped2 medium Vidalia onions, chopped3 medium carrots, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped2 (16-oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed1 lb. smoked ham hocks2 bay leaves4 (26-oz.)…
ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS1 (14-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed3 whole roasted red peppers, divided½ c. plus 2 T. tahini2 T. good olive oil2 T. fresh lemon juice1 T. minced garlicSalt and pepper to taste1/8 t. smoked paprika2-4 T. water…
SIMPLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS CASSEROLECASSEROLE:6 slices bacon, chopped1 c. chopped yellow onion2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts, ends trimmed and halvedSalt/red/black pepper to taste¾ c. heavy cream1 T. Dijon mustard1 T. lemon juicePAM1 c. Monterrey Jack Cheese, shredded1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheeseTOPPING:½…
ALL-IN-ONE SHRIMP/ORZO SKILLET SURPRISEOlive oil1 medium Vidalia onion chopped1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved (if you can varied colors looks nice)3 T. minced garlic1 T. chopped fresh oreganoSalt, black pepper3 ¼ c. chicken broth12 oz. uncooked orzo pasta1 lb. large raw…
TO DIE FOR CORN SALADDRESSING:½ c. Miracle Whip or Mayo½ c. McIlhenny Tabasco Spicy Mayo½ c. sour cream¼ c. whole milk¼ c. buttermilk1 t. onion powder1 T. minced garlic2 T. lemon juice1 T. fresh dillSalt/pepper to tasteSALAD:Corn kernels from 4-6…
SHOW-STOPPING BLACKBERRY JAM CAKECAKE LAYERS:2 ¾ c. flour2 t. ground cinnamon1 ½ t. baking soda1 ½ t. baking powder1 ½ t. ground cloves1 ½ t. ground allspice1 t. salt2 c. sugar5 eggs1 ½ c. vegetable oil1 ¼ c. seedless blackberry…
AMAZING LOADED FRENCH ONION POTATOES4 russet potatoes, pierced with fork7 T. butter plus extra for brushing2 sweet onions, thinly sliced4 shallots, thinly sliced1 T. chopped fresh thymeKosher salt/black pepper to taste¼ c. red wine1 c. beef broth1 T. Worcestershire sauce½…
TANGY BAKED CATFISH FILLETS WITH SHRIMP AND STRING BEANS2 (8-oz.) fresh catfish fillets, seasoned8 oz. fresh green beans cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 c.)1 lb. fresh medium peeled shrimp, seasoned1 red onion, thinly sliced½ of each bell pepper (red,…
HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZED RAINBOW MINI-CARROTS AND SNOW PEAS1 (6-8 oz.) bag of steamer snow peas2 bags of Rainbow mini-carrotsOlive oilSalt, lemon pepper½ c. balsamic vinegar1-2 T. good quality honeyThick balsamic vinegar, optional Follow directions on steamer bag for snow peas.Place them…
BRUNSWICK STEW-SLOW COOKER STYLE3 lb. boneless Boston Butt Roast2-3 medium Yukon or red potatoes, peeled and chopped1 large Vidalia onion, chopped1 (28-oz.) good quality crushed tomatoes1 (18-oz.) bottle good quality plain barbecue sauce1 (14-oz.0 can chicken broth1 (9-oz.) package frozen…