Tomato and Summer Squash Risotto 6 large fresh Creole tomatoes or other flavorful varietiesKosher salt3 T. minced garlic, more if needed1 bunch basil leaves, roughly choppedOlive oil½ c. cold butter¼ c. minced Vidalia onion¼ c. Arborio rice½ c. white wine4…
Asian Beef and Broccoli 2 ½ lbs. boneless beef chuck roast¼ c. soy sauce¼ c. good quality orange juice2 T. minced fresh ginger2 T. minced garlicSalt, Cayenne pepper, to tasteToasted sesame oil3 c. broccoli florets2 T. cold water1 T. cornstarch1…
Refreshing Watermelon Champagne Cocktail Author: Alice Morrow Refreshing Watermelon Champagne Cocktail Ingredients 5 c. seedless watermelon cubes ¼ c. Absolut Vanilla, chilled (vanilla-infused) 1/8 c. Triple Sec 1 ½ oz. fresh lime juice Champagne, for topping off the beverage (chilled)…
Peanut Butter Candy Bites Author: Alice Morrow Peanut Butter Candy Bites Ingredients 1 (16.5-oz.) pkg. refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough 24 miniature peanut butter cup candies ¼ c. granola cereal Instructions Preheat oven 350. Shape cookie dough into 24 (1”)…
Delightful Cabernet Pears Author: Alice Morrow Delightful Cabernet Pears Ingredients 4 Bosc pears 1 (750 ml) bottle Cabernet Sauvignon water 1/3 c. plus ¼ c. sugar, divided 1 stick cinnamon 8 peppercorns 1 bay leaf 3 whole cloves 4 sprigs…
Easy Breakfast Sliders Author: Alice Morrow Easy Breakfast Sliders Ingredients 9 scrambled eggs, cooked and seasoned 6 slices of good quality ham 6 slices of white cheddar cheese 8 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled, jalapeno flavored 3 oz. fresh baby…
Tangy Avocado-Cucumber Soup Author: Alice Morrow Tangy Avocado-Cucumber Soup Ingredients 2-3 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 large avocados, coarsely chopped 1 T. Thai green curry paste 1 T. sugar 1 T. finely grated lime zest 1-2 serrano chiles,…
Crab Rangoon Dip Author: Alice Morrow Crab Rangoon Dip Ingredients 2 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room temperature 1/3 c. milk 1 lb. fresh lump crabmeat 1 (8-oz.) can whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped 3 T. hot Chinese mustard 1…
Prosciutto and Cheese Wrapped Figs Author: Alice Morrow Prosciutto and Cheese Wrapped Figs Ingredients 4 ozs. good quality Brie cheese 4 ozs. good quality gorgonzola cheese 1 large fresh figs, sliced in half 12 thin slices prosciutto, cut in half…
Glorious Platinum Sparkle 1 ½ oz. vodka½ oz. maraschino liqueur½ oz. Lillet blanc½ oz. fresh lemon juice½ oz. brut Champagne1 brandied or maraschino cherry, garnish 1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.2. Add vodka, liqueur, Lillet and lemon juice.3. Shake well.4…