FULFILLING IRISH POTATO SOUPSOUP:10 strips of bacon, divided1 large onion, diced2 stalks celery, diced3 T. minced garlic1 ½ lbs. Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped4 c. chicken broth1 T. dried parsleySalt/black pepper to taste4 T. butter1/3 c. flour1 ½ c. milk2…
GUILT-FREE GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD1 lb. Gemelli Pasta (or your favorite)1 (6.35-oz.) jar basil pesto½ c. mayoSea salt/black pepper to taste2 c. frozen peas, cook according to package directions2 c. steamed asparagus, chopped1 ½ c. chickpeas, drained and rinsed¾ c…
ALL-IN-ONE SHRIMP/ORZO SKILLET SURPRISEOlive oil1 medium Vidalia onion chopped1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved (if you can varied colors looks nice)3 T. minced garlic1 T. chopped fresh oreganoSalt, black pepper3 ¼ c. chicken broth12 oz. uncooked orzo pasta1 lb. large raw…
TASTY CRAWFISH BREAD BITES1 T. butter½ c. chopped onion1 c. chopped green bell pepper2 T. minced garlic4-6 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped½ lb. crawfish tails2 c. shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese1 c. shredded Parmesan cheeseKosher salt/black pepper, to taste1…
POWERHOUSE TUNA POKE1 T. sesame oil3 T. soy sauce1 lb. sushi-grade yellowfin tuna, cut into /2” cubes2 c. cubed mango, optional1 c. fresh or thawed frozen wakame seaweed2 T. fresh lime juice1 T. shaved shallot1 T. very thinly sliced seeded…
ANYTIME LEMON-ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES2 c. cherry tomatoes1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces4 T. olive oil, divided1 c. orzo½ c. chopped red onion½ c. shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano¼ c. chopped parsley¼ c. toasted pine nutsZest of…
FANTASTIC POMPANOGARLIC BUTTER:1 ½ c. butter, at room temp3 T. minced garlic¼ c. Herbsaint liqueur or Pemod1 c. finely chopped fresh parsleyKosher salt/ black pepperBEURRE BLANC SAUCE:1/3 c. dry white wine1/3 c. heavy cream1 large shallot, finely chopped¾ c. butter,…
ALICE’S FAVORITE LEMON RISOTTOLEMON BROTH:10 c. water10 sprigs of fresh thymeZest of 1 large lemon or 4 small onesJuice of all the lemons used4 rinds of fresh Parmesan cheese1 bay leafRISOTTO:4 T. olive oil¼ c. minced red onion or 1…
CRISPY ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH TANGY HORSERADISH DIPDIP:1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo2 T. catsup2 T. prepared horseradish1 t. smoked paprika1 t dried oregano1 t. black pepper1 t. red pepperFRIES:2 large zucchini, cut into sixths lengthwise and halved crosswise1 c. Italian-seasoned…
FANTASTIC FRIED ZUCCHINI3 medium fresh zucchini (about 1 ½ lbs.)Salt, pepper to taste¾ c. flour1 egg1/3 c. milk1 c. seasoned bread crumbs1/3 c. grated parmesan cheeseVegetable oil, for fryingChopped parsley, garnishLemon wedges, garnish Cut zucchini into French-fry like pieces (about…