Today’s Gadget is the DIGITAL KITCHEN FOOD SCALE AND MEASURING CUP. It is accurate and easy to use. The cup is washable. There is an automatic shut-off. Large LCD display, easy to read. Sells for about $25.
WONDERFUL ROASTED SQUASH1 lb. fresh butternut squashOlive oilKosher salt/black pepperFew sprigs of thymeFew bay leaves1-2 T. butter Heat oven to 400.Slice squash into 3/8” half-moons.Toss with olive oil.Arrange in slightly overlapping rows on a baking sheet that is lined with…
IMPRESSIVE HASSELBACK POTATOES6 large baking potatoes8 T. butter3 T. olive oilSalt/black pepper to tasteOPTIONAL TOPPINGS:4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled½ c. shredded cheddar cheese or your favoriteChopped parsleySour cream Preheat oven 425.Line baking sheet with foil.Wash potatoes.Cut a thin side…
FISHERMEN’S FRESH FISH PICCATAOlive oil2 (6-8 oz.) fresh Dover sole, seasoned (or your favorite fish)Kosher salt, black/red pepper½ c. flour½ c. white wineJuice of 3 lemons1 stick butterChopped fresh parsley or green onions2-3 T. capers, drained, optionalPaprikaSliced lemon½ lb. cooked…
SURPRISINGLY REFRESHING FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE1 c. milk½ c. heavy cream½ c. natural unsweetened cocoa powder½ c. packed light brown sugar¾ t. vanillaKosher salt2 c. ice cubes3 T. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate shavings Blend milk, cream, cocoa, sugar, vanilla and pinch…
TIRED MORNING BREAKFAST PIE1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls6 slices bacon, fried and chopped½ red bell pepper, chopped4 eggs, beaten½ c. cheddar cheese, shredded3 T. chopped fresh parsleySalt/pepper1 egg for egg wash Preheat oven 350.Prepare a large baking sheet by lining…
PERFECT ON-THE-GEAUX FREEZER BREAKFAST BURRITOS2 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped into small chunks2 t. vegetable oil, divided1 lb. breakfast sausage (chicken, turkey, etc.)1 bell pepper, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 small white onion, chopped12 eggs½ c. milkKosher salt/black pepper8 oz. shredded…
FESTIVE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CANDY PIECRUST:2 (1.9-oz.) Butternut candy bars1 ½ c. graham cracker crumbs6 T. butter, meltedFILLING:1 ½ c. creamy peanut butter½ c. butter, softened1 c. powdered sugar1 (8-oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed½ c. chopped peanuts1/3 c. heavy…
EASY BAKED WHOLE CAULIFLOWERWhole Head of Fresh Cauliflower1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo1 c. grated Parmesan cheese½ c. shredded white cheddar cheese or your favorite3 T. minced garlic½ c. chopped fresh parsleySalt/black pepper/garlic powder Cut off hard pieces and stem…
HEARTY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN-PASTA CASSEROLE12 oz. linguine1 stick butter1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped1 onion, chopped2 T. minced garlic1 t. cumin1 t. chili powder½ (6-oz.) can tomato paste½ c. flour4 c. milk1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained2…