MAGNIFICENT BAKED BLOOD ORANGE LAMB CHOPS2 blood oranges, cut into quarters after zestingZest of the 2 blood oranges3 T. minced garlic¼ t. Kosher salt3 T. olive oil2 T. chopped fresh rosemary, plus 4-6 fresh sprigs of rosemary3 T. minced red…
JOLLY HOLLY CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESE BALL½ lb. grated extra sharp cheddar cheese3 oz. crumbled Blue cheese4 oz. softened cream cheese1 t. Worcestershire sauce1 T. grated onionRed pepper1/3 c. finely chopped pecans½ c. chopped parsley¼ c. chopped fresh dill1 fresh pomegranate…
LEMONY TWIST TIRAMISULEMON CURD:5 egg yolks1 c. sugar½ c. fresh lemon juicePinch kosher salt6 T. butter, cut into small piecesLIMONCELLO SIMPLE SYRUP:1 c. sugar½ c. limoncelloVANILLA BEAN MASCARPONE CREAM:1 ½ c. heavy cream½ vanilla bean, seeds scraped½ c. sugar1 (8-oz.)…
HEAVENLY CHIPOTLE YAM BISCUIT BITES1 ½ c. flour4 t. baking powder½ t. salt¼ c. butter, cut into ½” pieces, plus more for serving1 c. mashed cooked yam¼ c. buttermilk1 ½ T. minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce4 slices peppered bacon,…
DELICIOUS BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GRILLED VEGGIES AND RED NEW POTATOES1 c. good quality balsamic vinegar¼ c. creole mustard¼ c. good quality honey3 T. garlic paste6-8 boneless chicken thighsSalt, black pepper1 lb. baby red potatoes, halved or quarteredOlive oilSalt,…
DELICIOUS CRANBERRY MIMOSAS2 oz. cranberry juice1 oz. pineapple-orange juice3 oz. sparkling wine3 frozen cranberries1 orange twist1 mint sprig Combine cranberry and pineapple-orange juice in champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with cranberries, orange twist and mint.
DELICIOUS SPINACH QUICHERefrigerated dough for 1 (9” deep dish pie crust)7 beaten eggs2 c. chopped fresh baby spinach2/3 c. milk6 T. grated parmesan3 T. chopped fresh basilKosher salt/black pepper to taste½ c. ricotta1/3 c. shredded mozzarella1 c. halved cherry tomatoes…
ALICE’S SHRIMP, CORN, YAM CHOWDER1 stick butter3 of each color of mini peppers, thinly sliced (red, orange, yellow)2-3 fresh jalapenos, sliced, seeded, thinly sliced8 oz. of chopped onions2 lbs. peeled shrimp, seasoned with salt and pepper6 yams, peeled and diced2-3…
WELCOMING CRESCENT WREATH2 (8-oz.) tubes of refrigerated crescent rolls1/3 c. cranberry sauce1 (12-oz.) brie wheel, cut into cubes8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled2 eggs, lightly beatenKosher salt/black pepper to tasteChopped parsley, garnish Preheat oven 375. Line large baking sheet with…
MAGNIFICNET MOCHA FONDUE1 lb. semisweet chocolate2/3 c. heavy cream2 T. instant expresso powder6 T. coffee-flavored liqueur, such as KahluaDonut holes and assorted fruits, for dipping Chop chocolate and place in large bowl. Set aside. Heat cream, expresso powder and liqueur…