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…
SIZZLING DUCK POPPERS (OR GOOSE POPPERS)1 lb. good quality bacon, cut in half crosswise3 skinless duck breasts, cut into thin strips (this will make 15-18 strips)3 fresh jalapenos or mini peppers, cut into rings1 (8-oz.) block of cream cheese, cut…
SUPER-SCRUMPTIOUS PUMPKIN CRÈME BRULEE TARTLETSDOUGH:1 ½ c. flour1 ½ c. powdered sugar¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder½ t. salt1 stick cold butter, diced2 egg yolks plus 2 T. water, beatenFILLING:½ c. sugar½ t. ground cinnamon¼ t. ground ginger1/8 t. each: ground…
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH1-2 (3-4 lb.) spaghetti squash1 large onion, chopped2 T. minced garlic1 ½ lb. ground turkey, beef or chicken1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes1 T. minced fresh basil1 T. minced fresh oreganoSalt, black pepper and garlic powder to taste10-oz…
FABULOUS PORK MARSALA WITH MUSHROOMS6 boneless pork chops (5-6 oz.) eachKosher salt/black pepperOlive oil½ c. flour4 T. butter1 lb. mushrooms, quartered (your favorite)1 c. Marsala wine1 c. beef broth, more if needed2 t. cornstarch½ c. heavy creamButtered egg noodlesChopped fresh…
CHARLIE G’S SMOKED DUCK AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO4-5 lb. Duckling2 onions, chopped4 celery ribs, chopped2 bell peppers, chopped2 T. minced garlic2 c. Dark Roux2 T. seasoned salt1 T. Tabasco1 lb. andouille sausage1 T. white pepper¼ c. green onions, chopped¼ c. chopped…
VELVETY BAKED PIMIENTO CHEESE DIP1 (10-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1 (10-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1 T. cornstarch8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled½ small onion, finely grated1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo2 (4-oz.) jars diced pimento, drained1 T. Worcestershire…