UNIQUE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARSCRISPY CRUST LAYER:1 ¾ c. crispy rice cerealPAM¼ c. sugar3 T. light corn syrup3 T. butter, meltedMILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LAYER:5 oz. good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped1 c. creamy peanut butterCHOCOLATE ICING:3 ozs. dark chocolate (60-75%…
SAVORY SALMON BURGERS4 (6-8 oz.) skinless salmon fillets, cut into large chunks1 T. Old Bay Seasoning (or your favorite type Creole, Grilling, etc. seasoning)Salt, red/black pepper¼ c. chopped fresh dill1 medium red onion, minced1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (green…
HEARTY SPRING ASPARAGUS QUICHE10 hickory smoked bacon, diced½ c. chopped red onion1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed1 c. shredded Swiss cheese1 T. flour1 t. salt2 t. pepper1 (9”) unbaked pastry shell3 large eggs½ c. half and half In skillet, cook bacon…
ROASTED MUSHROOM AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD1 (8-oz.) container of fresh sliced mushrooms1 pt. of cherry tomatoes, halved3 T. minced garlic1 T. dried oregano, crushed1 T. olive oil6 oz. dried whole grain penne pasta2 T. olive oil2 T. white wine vinegarBlack…
FLAVORFUL CROCK-POT CARROT-GINGER SOUP2 lbs. fresh carrots, ends trimmed and cut into 1” slices6 green onions, chopped3 T. minced garlic3 T. chopped fresh ginger1 t. curry powder2 ½ c. chicken broth2 c. water½ c. heavy creamSalt, black pepperPlain yogurt, optionalFresh…
FLAVORFUL BROILED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SHEET DINNER2 bunches fresh asparagus, washed and tough ends snapped offOlive oilKosher salt, black pepper4 (6-oz.) fresh skinned salmon fillets½ c. crème fraiche1 T. whole grain mustard1 T. chopped fresh chives Preheat broiler with rack…
CLASSIC CAJUN SHRIMP LINGUINE6 oz. whole-grain linguine or fettuccineTony Chachere’s Cajun seasoning, to taste1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveinedCanola oil1 c. chopped onion1 c. chopped green bell pepper½ c. thinly sliced celery2 T. chopped fresh thyme, dividedGround red pepperKosher…
GLORIOUS PLATINUM SPARKLE1 ½ oz. vodka½ oz. maraschino liqueur½ oz. Lillet blanc½ oz. fresh lemon juice½ oz. brut Champagne1 brandied or maraschino cherry, garnish Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, liqueur, Lillet and lemon juice. Shake well. Strain into…
SO SWEET-SPOT MOLTEN RED VELVET CAKESCAKES:2 oz. semisweet chocolate baking bar, finely chopped¼ c. heavy cream1 c. cake flour1 ½ t. unsweetened cocoa, plus more for the ramekins¼ t. baking soda¼ t. salt½ c. butter, melted, plus more for the…
LEMONY SEARED SPECKLED TROUT WITH CRABMEAT SAUTE2 (6-8 oz.) speckled trout fillets, seasoned with salt, red/black pepper and garlic powder2 lemons sliced1(8-oz.) sliced baby portabella mushrooms1 red onion, sliced1 vidalia onion, slicedOlive oil¼-1/2 c. Lemon zest butterChopped green onions or…