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…
IRRESISTIBLE SPAGHETTI WITH SPINACH-AVOCADO SAUCE8 oz. uncooked whole-grain spaghetti1 c. baby spinach leaves¼ c. rinsed and drained cannellini beans (canned)¼ c. fresh basil leaves3 T. olive oil1 T. lemon zest2 T. fresh lemon juiceKosher salt, black pepper2 garlic cloves1 ripe…
Marvelous Mini Crawfish Cakes with Remoulade Sauce (Guess with the price of Crawfish, you have to do MINI!) LOL! 2 T. butter1 c. chopped onion½ c. chopped green bell pepper½ c. chopped red bell pepper2 T. minced garlic1 T. fresh…
SEAFOOD PAELLA1/4 c. good olive oil, divided3 T. Creole Seasoning2 lbs. chorizo sausage, diced into bite size pieces (or use your favorite sausage)1 Spanish onion, chopped1 of each-red, yellow, orange, green bell pepper, chopped4 T. minced garlic1 (15-oz.) can whole…
CITRUS-HERB GRILLED VEGGIES1 c. extra virgin olive oilSalt, black pepper, garlic powder-to taste3 T. minced garlic1 t. dried oregano1 T. chopped fresh rosemary1 T. chopped fresh thyme2 T. chopped fresh parsley1 T. grated lemon zest8 T. fresh lemon juice6 T…
GRILLED CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD3 firm, ripe avocados, peeled and halvedExtra-virgin olive oilJuice of 2 fresh limesKosher salt, black pepper1 pt. multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved¼ c. fresh cilantro or parsley leaves½ c. Cotija cheese, crumbled½ c. pickled red onions (store bought…