LIP-SMACKING LEMONY ROASTED CORNISH HENS4 Cornish hens12 whole peeled garlic cloves1 lemon, cut into quartersSalt, red/black pepperOlive oil4 slices bacon2 large Vidalia onions, thick slices2 large lemons cut into quarters1 (8-oz.) carton mushrooms, cut in halfFresh thyme sprigs½ c. white…
SIMPLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS CASSEROLECASSEROLE:6 slices bacon, chopped1 c. chopped yellow onion2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts, ends trimmed and halvedSalt/red/black pepper to taste¾ c. heavy cream1 T. Dijon mustard1 T. lemon juicePAM1 c. Monterrey Jack Cheese, shredded1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheeseTOPPING:½…
EASY BAKED WHOLE CAULIFLOWERWhole Head of Fresh Cauliflower1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo1 c. grated Parmesan cheese½ c. shredded white cheddar cheese or your favorite3 T. minced garlic½ c. chopped fresh parsleySalt/black pepper/garlic powder Cut off hard pieces and stem…
TO DIE FOR CORN SALADDRESSING:½ c. Miracle Whip or Mayo½ c. McIlhenny Tabasco Spicy Mayo½ c. sour cream¼ c. whole milk¼ c. buttermilk1 t. onion powder1 T. minced garlic2 T. lemon juice1 T. fresh dillSalt/pepper to tasteSALAD:Corn kernels from 4-6…
BEST PUMPKIN PIE BARSCRUST/TOPPING:1 ½ c. flour½ c. light brown sugar½ t. baking soda½ t. baking powder1 t. ground cinnamon¼ t. ground cloves¼ t. salt½ c. butter, melted and cooled to room tempFILLING:1 ½ c. canned pumpkin pie mix, not…
UNIQUE BAKED YAM AND EGG CUPSOlive oil spray2 ½ c. peeled and grated yams (grate on largest holes of grater), about 1 (8-oz.) yam1 T. chopped fresh thyme leaves1 t. onion powderKosher salt/black pepper, to taste1 oz. finely grated Pecorino…
CAJUN SPICY SWEET POTATO CHILI1 T. olive oil1 onion, diced1 red bell pepper, chopped2 T. minced garlic1 T. chili powder1 T. Creole seasoning1 T. paprika1 T. kosher salt1 t. ground cumin1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste 2 ½ lbs. sweet potatoes,…
AMAZING PUMPKIN PIE MARTINI¼ c. whipped topping or whipped cream2 ½ oz. vanilla vodka1 ½ oz. aged rum¼ c. pumpkin puree3 T. maple syrup¼ c. half and half¼ t. pumpkin pie spice, plus additional for garnishHandful ice cubes Place 2…
OKRA-STUDDED PANCAKES2 c. fine yellow cornmeal1 T. Creole seasoning2 t. baking powder1 ½ c. milk1 egg½ lb. fresh okra pods, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/8” thick rounds (about 2 c.)1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimientos, drained2 T. chopped fresh chives1…
COMFORTING HONEY HAM, YAM AND CORN CHOWDER2 T. olive oil24-oz. container chopped onions2 (10-oz.) bag julienned carrots2 c. diced celery1 chopped bell pepper2 T. minced garlic2 (15-oz.) cans chicken broth14 small/medium yams, peeled and cubed1 t. dried basil1 t. dried…