DELICIOUS TWICE-BAKED SPINACH POTATOES3 large baking potatoes½ c. milk½ c. soft cream cheese2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided¼ c. finely chopped onionSalt, black pepper1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed drySliced green onions, garnish Preheat oven…
QUICK BALSAMIC GRILLED FLANK STEAK1 ¼ lbs. flank steak¼ c. balsamic vinegarSalt/black pepper2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved¼ c. fresh basil leaves, rough chop Combine steak, vinegar, salt and pepper in a ziplock bag. Marinate for 2-4 hours or overnight. Let…
TASTY GALETTE DE TOMATE2 ½ c. flour1 T. sugarSalt/black pepper1 c. cold butter, cut into ½” cubes¼ c. water2 lbs. Creole tomatoes, sliced1 T. fresh lemon juiceOlive oil¼ c. chopped fresh basil½ c. grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven 425 and…
IMPRESSIVE LOADED TOTCHOS1 lb. bag of frozen tater tots2 ripe avocados, halved4 fresh tomatillos, husks, removed, halved¼ c. cilantro½ c. fresh lime juice1 t. ground cumin1 T. Kosher salt, divided1 t. ancho chile powder3 c. rotisserie chicken, shredded4 slices cooked…
FIERY FRIED BUFFALO OYSTER BITES2 pts. Fresh select oysters, drained2 c. buttermilk1 c. flour½ c. yellow cornmeal1 t. paprika2 t. garlic powder2 t. dried oregano2 t. ground red pepper1 t. dried mustard1 t. salt1 t. black pepperVegetable oil½ c. melted…
REFRESHING FROSE’1 (750 ml.) bottle Rose’½ c. sugar½ c. water8 oz. fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered2 ½ oz. fresh lemon juice Pour bottle of Rose’ into 13x9” pan and freeze. Combine sugar and ½ c. water in saucepan and bring to…
TANGY FROZEN LEMON PIE1 (9”) graham cracker pie crust3 egg whites¼ t. cream of tartar½ c. plus 2 T. sugar dividedZest of 1 lemon¼ c. fresh lemon juice3 egg yolks1 c. heavy whipping creamExtra graham cracker cookies to crumble2 c…
CRISPY SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA1 lb. fresh okra pods2 eggsKosher saltBlack pepper/red pepperVegetable oil, for frying1 ¼ c. yellow cornmeal¼ c. flour Trim stems and thin tips from fresh okra pods. Cut okra crosswise into ½” pieces. In bowl, lightly beat…
NCREDIBLE CRISPY CHICKEN CAPRESE IN A SKILLET4 bone-in skin-on chicken breastsOlive oilSalt/black pepper1 medium sweet onion, vertically sliced1 T. minced garlic1 (23.5-oz.) good quality marinara sauce8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced¼ c. chopped fresh basil8 oz. uncooked pasta, cooked according…
TANTALIZING GRILLED VEGGIE ORZO PASTA SALAD1 ½ c. uncooked orzo pasta1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved1 T. minced garlicOlive oil spray1 red onion, quartered1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded, sliced into chunks)1 large zucchini, sliced into thick roundsKosher…