SAVORY GREEK-SPINACH DIPOlive oil¼ c. chopped shallots4 green onions, chopped1 T. minced garlic12-oz. fresh baby spinachSalt, black pepperZest of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemon1 c. Greek yogurt½ c. finely crumbled feta cheese3 T. chopped fresh dill In large frying pan,…
CRISPY ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME CREMAFRITTERS:2 medium fresh zucchinisKosher salt1 egg2 green onions, sliced¼ c. flour1 T. cornstarchVegetable oil, for fryingCHIPOTLE-LIME CREMA:¾ c. sour cream3 T. mayo1 T. Tabasco1 t. chipotle chili powder1 t. ground cuminKosher saltJuice 1 lime CHIPOTLE-LIME…
COMFORT FRENCH ONION PASTA CASSEROLE1 (16-oz.) pkg. penne pasta2 T. butter1 T. olive oil2 large onions, thinly sliced1 c. bacon, rough chop (I used turkey bacon)2 T. minced garlic3 sprigs fresh thyme, extra for garnish1 oz. Pioneer French Dip Au…
LUSCIOUS PARMESAN-CRUSTED LAMB SHANKS6 lamb shanks¼ c. olive oil3 T. tomato paste1 c. red wine1 (10 ½-oz.) can beef consommé8 parsley sprigs4 fresh thyme sprigs4 bay leaves3 (1”) orange peel strips2 celery ribs, cut into 1” pieces1 large carrot, cut…
EASY BROILED OYSTERS WITH HERBS2 dozen fresh oysters, shucked and removed from shell¼ c. dry bread crumbs¼ c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese3 T. minced shallot2 T. minced garlicZest of 1 lemon1 T. finely chopped parsley1 T. finely chopped fresh thyme1 T. finely…
FABULOUS CRAWFISH FLATBREAD2 (18x12”) plain flatbreads (or you can make your own dough)Yellow cornmeal, for sprinkling¼ c. butter2 T. minced garlic¾ c. heavy whipping cream1 t. Creole seasoning½ c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 (16-oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, thinly sliced1 lb…
ALICE’S WARM AND EASY ARUGLA VICHYSSOISE4 T. olive oil2 leeks, green parts discarded, white parts washed and finely chopped8 oz. chopped onion mix2 T. minced garlic1 t. Kosher salt1 lb. small Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (you can peel if you…
Ultimate Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella ULTIMATE PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA8 oz. uncooked whole-grain farfalle2 c. fresh basil leaves3 T. good quality olive oil1 T. lemon zestKosher salt, black pepper1 garlic clove1 c. grape tomatoes,…
FABULOUS GUMBO NACHOS1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced½ of each color bell pepper, (red, orange, yellow)2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced1 onion, thinly sliced½ lb. fresh okra, sliced10 c. tortilla chips3 T. olive oil½ lb. peeled and deveined large fresh shrimpCreole…
IRRESISTIBLE CRÈME BRULEE TARTSGRAMMIE’S CRÈME BRULEE8 egg yolks1/3 c. white sugar2 c. heavy cream1 t. pure vanilla extractExtra white sugar (for the caramelized tops)6-8 (4”) pie tart shells Preheat oven 300. In large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then add…