WONDERFUL HERB-ENHANCED BAKED CORNISH HENS6 Cornish hens, rinsed and patted dry, seasoned inside and outside with kosher salt, red/black pepper1 red apple, cored and cut into 6 wedges12 slices thick hickory smoked bacon, cut in half6 pats of butter12 fresh…
FLAVORFUL YAM AND CHORIZO SOUPOlive oil1 (12-oz.) pkg. cooked chorizo sausage, sliced ½” thick slices1 yellow onion, diced2 T. minced garlic6 c. chicken broth4 c. yams, peeled and cubed into ½” size1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoesKosher salt, black pepper½ lb…
INCREDIBLE GREEK CRAB DIPOlive oil1 red onion, finely diced2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped2 T. minced garlicKosher salt/black pepper/Greek seasoning2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened¼ c. chopped fresh parsleyZest and juice of one large lemon1 T. chopped fresh dill1 T…
IMPRESSIVE PUMPKIN-SPICE BUNDT CAKECAKE:1 c. butter, softened1 c. sugar1 c. packed light brown sugar4 eggs1 ½ c. canned pumpkin2 t. vanilla3 c. flour, more for pan dusting1 T. baking powder1 ½ t. pumpkin pie spice1/2 t. salt1 c. whole buttermilk1…
CORNMEAL CRUSTED TOP TURKEY CHILI PIE(CROCK POT)¼ c. oil plus 2 T.1 large Vidalia onion, chopped1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced2 T. minced garlic2 T. chili powder1 ½ lbs. ground turkey1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes with liquid1 c. beef broth1…
SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALADKosher salt, black pepper1 ½ t. ground cumin1 ½ t. ground coriander4 T. good quality olive oil1 ½ c. red quinoa, rinsed if not pre-rinsed1 (15 ½ oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/3 c. zucchini, cut…
MOLASSES WHIPPED CREAM TOPPED SWEET POTATO PIE2 store-bought pie crusts3 lbs. sweet potatoes1 ¼ c. sugar2 T. flour¼ t. ground allspice½ t. ground ginger½ t. ground nutmeg¼ t. ground cloves¼ c. molasses or pure cane syrup1/3 c. cold butter, chopped…
CLASSIC SPINACH MADELINEOlive oil¾ c. panko bread crumbsPinch kosher salt3 (10-oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped spinach¼ c. butter1 c. chopped sweet onion3 T. minced garlic¼ c. flour¾ c. half and half6 ozs. Velveeta cheese, cubed1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced1 ½…
BABY ROASTED POTATOES AND CARROTS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE2 lbs. assorted baby potatoes, washed2-3 T. of an herbal seasoning mixSalt, black pepper8 oz. baby carrots1 red onion, diced6 oz. fresh pico de galloMarzetti Simply Dressed Vinaigrette-LemonyOlive OilBalsamic Glaze (buy the reduction…
TASTY SEARED BACON WRAPPED FILET MIGNONS2 (8-10-oz.) beef filet mignons, wrapped in bacon, 2” thickKosher salt, black pepper3 T. olive oil3 T. butter Preheat oven 425.In oven proof or cast iron skillet, melt butter and add olive oil.Sear the seasoned…