BRUSSELS SPROUT, BACON AND GRUYERE FRITTATA½ lb. thick-cut bacon, diced3 shallots, halved and thinly sliced1 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved and sliced ¼” thickKosher salt, black pepper8 large eggs3 T. whole milk1 c. shredded Gruyere cheese¼ c. chopped chives Preheat broiler…
MUFFINETTES½ lb. bulk hot Italian sausage3 T. dried minced onion2 T. minced chivesSalt, black pepper1 (8-oz.) pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 c. shredded Swiss cheese1 c. cottage cheese1/3 c. grated parmesan cheesepaprika In large skillet, brown sausage…
DELICIOUS PAPAYA-BANANA SMOOTHIE1 c. milk¼ c. Greek yogurt1 t. vanilla1 small ripe banana, peeled and sliced½ large, ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped1 c. ice cubes Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla, banana, papaya and ice cubes in blender.Blend until smooth.Pour…
COMFORTING BANANAS FOSTER MUFFINSPECAN STREUSEL:1/3 c. plus 2 T. flour¼ c. sugar½ t. ground cinnamon¼ t. kosher salt2 T. butter, meltedBANANAS FOSTER CARAMEL:1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar2 T. rum2 T. banana liqueur1 t. light corn syrup2 T. heavy…
SPIRAL ZOODLE FRITTATA1 fresh zucchini1 fresh yellow squash8 eggs½ c. whole milkKosher salt/black pepperOlive oil1 small white onion, chopped1 T. minced garlic½ c. cooked chickpeas, sliced breakfast sausage, optional¼ c. shredded pecorino cheese Spiralize the two squashes. If stands are…
REFRESHING CUCUMBER-LIME INFUSED GINE AND TONIC6 Persian or English cucumbers, divided8 (2 ½” long) strips lime rind1 ½ c. gin½ c. fresh lime juice1 lime, thinly slice5 c. tonic water, chilled Cut 4 cucumbers into ¼” thick slices, about 2…
WHITE CHOCOLATE HUMMINGBIRD CAKE1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice2 (18.25-oz.) pkgs. white cake mix2 (3.4-oz.) pkgs. vanilla instant pudding mix6 large eggs2 ½ c. milk, divided2 c. canola oil4 t. vanilla1 t. almond extract2 t. ground cinnamon1 (4-oz.) white…
FABULOUS PAN SEARED MARSLA VEAL CHOPS WITH VEGGIES AND PASTA2 veal chops, ¾” thick¼ c. Gourmet Garden-Garlic Stir-In Paste (in a tube)3 sprigs of fresh thyme, removed from stem and chopped3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, removed from stem and chopped1/3…
CRISPY FRIED OYSTERS OVER CREAMED SPINACH2 (6-oz.) bags fresh baby spinach2 T. olive oil2 T. minced garlic2 T. heavy whipping cream2 t. anise liqueur1 ¾ t. salt, divided½ t. black pepper, divided24 oysters on the half shell4 c. kosher salt1…
AMAZING FRIED OKRA AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD½ c. crème fraiche3 T. buttermilkZest of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemon½ t. paprika1 t. red pepper1 T. chopped fresh chives4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3” thick3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/3” thick1 pt…