NO-BAKE VEGETARIAN ENCHILADASCarrot Sofrito:1 ¼ lbs. carrots, coarsely chopped1 small onion, chopped6 garlic cloves, peeled½ lb. fresh tomatoes, chopped½ c. extra virgin olive oilKosher salt & black pepperEnchiladas:9 oz. queso fresco, crumbled1 c. finely chopped cilantro¾ c. finely chopped red…
SPICY CRAB TACOS3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped2 large red radishes, finely diced½ small red onion, finely chopped¼ c. chopped cilantro or parsley1 T. Sriracha chile sauceSalt, black pepper2 large jalapenos½ red bell pepper, diced½ yellow bell pepper, diced3 T. olive…
MEXICAN YELLOW RICE WITH CRAWFISH1-2 lbs. leftover peeled boiled crawfishOlive oil3 ears of fresh corn, cut from the cob½ c. chopped onion mix6 mini peppers, chopped (assorted colors)1 (8-oz.) carton sliced mushrooms1 carton cherry tomatoes, halved1 c. spicy pico de…
LAYERED DEATH BY CHOCOLATEDEATH BY CHOCOLATE:1 qt. heavy cream¼ c. powdered sugar½ c. crème fraiche2 batches CHOCOLATE PUDDING (recipe follows)3 c. crumbled chocolate wafer cookies4 (1.4-oz.) chocolate-covered English toffee bars (like Heath bars), choppedCHOCOLATE PUDDING:4 egg yolks1 ½ c. sugar4…
LEMONY CAPER SHRIMP PASTA IN A SKILLET1 lb. pkg. linguiniOlive oil2 lbs. large fresh shrimp, peeled with tails onSalt, black pepper2 fresh lemons sliced1 (3 ½ oz.) jar capers, keep liquid1 (7.5-oz.) container store-bought bruschetta or home-made1-2 qts. seafood stockFresh…
GRILLED EGGPLANT SLICES CAPRESE STYLE8 oz. bulk Italian sausageOlive oil1 T. minced garlic¼ c. white wine1 c. chopped fresh baby spinach½ c. shredded Parmesan cheese1 lb. fresh eggplant, sliced into 8 (1/2”thick) roundsKosher salt/black pepper8 slices fresh mozzarella8 thin slices…
ADDICTIVE ITALIAN QUESO DIP12 oz. bulk Italian sausage1 T. olive oil½ c. finely diced Vidalia onion1 T. minced fresh garlic4 oz. cream cheese, cubed8 oz. white American cheese, shredded8 oz. fontina cheese, shredded1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, well drained½…
SPICY LEMONY-LIME ROASTED CAULIFLOWER1-2 lbs. of cauliflower florets, cut into even pieces to have even baking time3 T. finely minced garlicExtra virgin olive oilCuminRed pepper flakesKosher salt1/3 c. freshly chopped chives or green onionsPaprikaJuice of 4 lemons and 4 limes…
UNBELIEVABLE TATER TOT CASSEROLE¼ c. olive oil2 c. finely chopped onion1 lb. lean ground beefKosher salt/black pepper8 oz. frozen cut green beans, thawed8 oz. frozen corn kernels, thawed2 (10-oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 lb. frozen potato tots Preheat…
PAULA DEEN’S FRIED SHRIMP1 c. milk1 c. buttermilk1 c. Tabasco2 c. self-rising flour¼ c. self-rising cornmeal2 T. coarse ground black pepper3 T. salt2 lbs. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined with tails left onPeanut oil, for frying Preheat oil 375. Line a…