Corny Indian Cake
1 (9-oz.) box yellow cake mix1 egg, for cake mix½ c. water, for cake mix1 (16-oz.) can vanilla frosting2 (16-oz.) pkg. Reese’s pieces1 brown bag, cardboard and yarn 1. Bake cake in 9” pan and follow directions on the box…
Yammy Biscuits
1 c. chilled yam puree (fresh or canned)¾ c. buttermilk2 ¼ c. flour2 T. light brown sugar2 ½ t. baking powder½ t. baking soda1 t. kosher salt1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes plus 1 T. melted butter for…
Marinated Fresh Green Beans, Baby Carrots and Red Onion Dish
16-24 oz. container French Beans, washed and dried8-10 oz. baby carrots1 large red onion, thinly sliced1 (11.5-oz.) bottle Marie’s Mango Chardonnay Vinaigrette½ c. Balsamic vinegar1 T. lemon pepperSalt, black pepper1. Place beans in salted boiling water and cook for 2-3…
Flavorful Pork Scaloppine with Lemon Caper Sauce
1 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed and sliced into 12 (3/4”) thick pieces1 ¼ c. panko bread crumbs1/3 c. grated parmesan cheeseSalt, black pepperOlive oil, optional1 egg1 T. water1 T. butter1 T. flour1 c. chicken broth¼ c. capers, drained1 T. lemon…
Oven Roasted Stuffed Quail
6 quail, stuffed with fresh green sausage (I bought these at Rouses’ Supermarket in Lafayette, LA)Canola oil1 (8-oz.) container chopped onion mix½ of each color bell pepper (red, yellow, orange, green)1 (8-oz.) container baby portabella mushrooms, sliced1 (6-oz.) can mushroom…
Creamy Dijon Roasted Potato Salad
2 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges3 T. olive oil, divided2 T. sliced fresh garlic1 T. minced fresh thymeKosher salt, black pepper2 T. white wine vinegar3 T. minced shallots1 T. Dijon mustard2 t. chopped fresh tarragon1. Place heavy baking…
Crispy, Savory Eggplant and Ham Fritters with Creamy Mustard Sauce
¼ c. crème fraiche or sour cream1 T. Creole mustard1 T. honey1 T. red wine vinegarKosher salt, black pepper½ c. whole milk2 eggs, beaten1 c. flour1 t. baking powder1 c. finely chopped peeled eggplant1 c. finely chopped good quality ham1…
Mugful Chocolate Cake
2 T. powdered chocolate peanut butter1 T. cocoa powder2 T. warm water1 large egg white1 t. canola oil1 t. vanilla1 t. agave nectar½ t. baking powderPinch of salt3 T. whipped cream½ mashed banana, optional1. Spray inside of microwave safe mug…
Pumpkin Cornbread
3 c. sugar11 eggs5 ½ c. buttermilk2 lbs. pumpkin (fresh or canned)2 T. baking soda5 ½ c. cornmeal (yellow or white)5 ½ c. flour1 T. salt2 T. baking powder½ t. cinnamonPinch ground nutmeg1 lb. butter, melted1. Preheat oven 350. Grease…
Green Beans with Eggs, Chiles and Cilantro
1 lb. green beans, cut into 2” pieces1 T. butter1 T. olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped5 large eggs, lightly beatenSalt and black pepper to taste1 c. chopped cilantro (if you do not like cilantro, use parsley)2 T. chopped walnuts1…