CREAMY CRAWFISH AND LUMP CRABMEAT SOUP1 stick butter2 c. diced Vidalia onion1 c. chopped celery2 shallots, minced2 T. minced garlic¼ c. flour1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste4 c. chicken broth4 c. buttermilk2 T. creole mustard1 T. apple cider vinegar1 t. kosher…
SIZZLING DUCK POPPERS (OR GOOSE BREASTS)1 lb. good quality bacon, cut in half crosswise3 skinless duck breasts, cut into thin strips (this will make 15-18 strips)3 fresh jalapenos or mini peppers, cut into rings1 (8-oz.) block of cream cheese, cut…
EXQUISITE LIGHTER FROZEN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE½ c. dark chocolate chips½ c. semisweet chocolate chips¼ c. low-fat milk2 T. dark corn syrup2 T. chocolate-flavored liqueur1 t. vanilla2 T. meringue powder1 ½ c. fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed1 (9”) pre-made rolled pie…
CRUNCHY HASSELSBACK YAMS½ c. plus 2 T. firmly packed light brown sugar, divided¼ c. butter, melted1 T. kosher salt1 T. Tabasco1 t. black pepper3 lbs. medium yams, sliced 1/8” thick½ c. chopped pecansSea salt, orange zest, garnishes Preheat oven 400…
SPICY KALE WITH BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHSKosher salt, black pepper6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs2 T. olive oil2 large red onions, thinly sliced2 c. large-diced peeled fresh carrots1 jalapeno, sliced into rings5 garlic cloves, sliced1 ½ c. dry white wine1 (12-oz.) can…
CREAMY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIECRUST:1 ¼ c. dry-roasted, salted peanuts½ c. sugarPinch ground cloves¼ c. butter, melted6 oz. bittersweet chocolate¼ c. heavy creamFILLING:1 ½ c. milk2 eggs1 c. powdered sugar2 T. cornstarchPinch salt4 oz. cream cheese, cut into pieces½ c…
DELIGHTFUL HONEY-ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS1 (12-oz.) pkg. Bolthouse Rainbow Baby Cut Carrots1 (8-oz.) pkg. French Green Beans½ c. good quality honey½ c. good quality olive oil¼ c. good quality balsamic vinegarKosher salt/black pepperZest of 1 lemon Preheat oven…
SWEET-TANGY BEEF STEW2 lbs. beef stew meatSalt, black pepper1 (12-oz.) bottle ginger beer or ginger ale¼ c. teriyaki sauce2 T. minced garlic¼ c. sesame seeds2 T. cornstarch2 T. cold water2 c. frozen peas, thawedHot cooked rice In large nonstick skillet,…
EASY CARAMEL FRAPPUCCINO4 c. ice½ c. black coffee, cooled¼ c. whole milk1 t. vanilla extract2 T. caramel sauce or syrupWhipped cream, caramel sauce-garnish Process all ingredients in blender until smooth.Pour into 2 large glasses.Top with whipped cream and drizzle with…
MUGFUL OATMEAL PUMPKIN PIE½ c. 1% milk1/3 c. quick cooking oats¼ c. canned pumpkin puree1 t. brown sugar¼ t. pumpkin pie spicePinch of salt Combine milk, oats, puree, sugar, spice and salt in microwave safe mug.Microwave for 2 minutes.Stir and…