LAYERED DEATH BY CHOCOLATEDEATH BY CHOCOLATE:1 qt. heavy cream¼ c. powdered sugar½ c. crème fraiche2 batches CHOCOLATE PUDDING (recipe follows)3 c. crumbled chocolate wafer cookies4 (1.4-oz.) chocolate-covered English toffee bars (like Heath bars), choppedCHOCOLATE PUDDING:4 egg yolks1 ½ c. sugar4…
LEMONY CAPER SHRIMP PASTA IN A SKILLET1 lb. pkg. linguiniOlive oil2 lbs. large fresh shrimp, peeled with tails onSalt, black pepper2 fresh lemons sliced1 (3 ½ oz.) jar capers, keep liquid1 (7.5-oz.) container store-bought bruschetta or home-made1-2 qts. seafood stockFresh…
GRILLED EGGPLANT SLICES CAPRESE STYLE8 oz. bulk Italian sausageOlive oil1 T. minced garlic¼ c. white wine1 c. chopped fresh baby spinach½ c. shredded Parmesan cheese1 lb. fresh eggplant, sliced into 8 (1/2”thick) roundsKosher salt/black pepper8 slices fresh mozzarella8 thin slices…
ADDICTIVE ITALIAN QUESO DIP 12 oz. bulk Italian sausage1 T. olive oil½ c. finely diced Vidalia onion1 T. minced fresh garlic4 oz. cream cheese, cubed8 oz. white American cheese, shredded8 oz. fontina cheese, shredded1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, well…
CREAMY BERRY-MANGO-ALMOND SHAKE4 c. hulled fresh strawberries, halved1 ½ c. good quality vanilla frozen yogurt, divided2/3 c. almond milk, divided2 c. chopped peeled mango4 (1”) amaretti cookies, crumbled Combine strawberries, ¾ c. frozen yogurt and 1/3 c. almond milk in…
BACONY CHEDDAR GRITS QUICHE6 thick bacon slices2 ¼ c. milk2 T. butter½ c. uncooked stone-ground grits2 t. salt, divided1 t. black pepper, divided2 ½ c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided6 large eggs2 ½ c. half and half1 c. heavy cream1/3…
MUGFUL EASY OMELET1 small minced shallot2 T. minced red bell pepper2 slices diced Canadian bacon2 eggs1 T. waterPinch of salt and pepper1 T. shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite Spray microwave safe mug with PAMCombine shallot and bell pepper in…
DECADENT CHOCOLATE-COOKIE CRUNCH TRIFLEPUDDING:2 c. heavy cream2 c. milk1 c. sugar¼ c. cornstarch¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder2 large eggs1 ½ c. coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate1 T. butter¼ t. kosher saltWHIPPED CREAM:2 c. heavy cream, chilled½ c. powdered sugar1 t. vanillaPinch…
UNIQUE GILLED ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS¼ c. finely crumbled feta¼ c. cream cheese, softened2 T. Miracle whip or mayo1 T. minced fresh thyme1 T. minced fresh oregano1 T. fresh lemon juice3 T. olive oil, dividedSalt/black pepper to taste10 strips zucchini (8x2” and…
DELICIOUS CREAMY CRAWFISH SOUP4 T. butter1 c. diced Vidalia onion2 shallots, minced2 T. minced garlic¼ c. flour1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste3 c. chicken broth3 c. buttermilk1 t. Creole mustard1 T. apple-cider vinegarKosher salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning, to taste2 t…