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…
GUILT-FREE AIR FRYER HUSH PUPPIES1 c. flour1 c. cornmeal½ T. baking powder2 T. sugar1 t. salt1 t. garlic powder1/3 c. buttermilk1 egg3 T. grated onion3 T. chopped green onion3 T. butter In bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar,…
CREATIVE EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP STUFFED BELL PEPPERS2 medium eggplants, peeled and diced2 red bell peppers2 yellow bell peppers2 orange bell peppers2 green bell peppers½ c. butter¼ lb. ground pork¼ lb. ground beef1 c. finely diced onion¼ c. finely diced celery¼…
TANGY HONEY MUSTARD BAKED SALMON1 ½-2 lbs. salmon fillets3 T. honey mustard1 T. minced garlicOlive oil1 T. lemon juice1 T. Chopped fresh dillSalt/black pepper Preheat oven 400. In bowl, whisk together honey mustard, garlic, 2 T. olive oil, lemon juice,…
SCRUMPTIOUS OKRA BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD2 T. vegetable oil2 c. fine yellow cornmeal1 c. flour1 T. baking powder1 T. chopped fresh thyme2 ½ t. kosher salt1 t. garlic powder1 t. black pepper¼ lb. fresh okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/16” thick…