CRAZY DRUNKEN CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS1 ½-2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1” thick piecesKosher salt/black pepperFlourOlive oil1 ½ lbs. mushrooms, sliced1 large shallot, minced1 c. chicken broth1 c. white wine2 T. fresh tarragon leaves, rough chopJuice of…
RICH AND CHEESY CRAWFISH QUICHE1 (9”-deep dish) pie crust, your favorite3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced1 c. fresh baby spinach2 c. half and half4 eggs2 T. flourCajun seasoning, to tasteTabasco to taste1 lb. crawfish tails, drained1…
WONDERFUL CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI SOUP2 T. butter1 large Vidalia onion, diced2 T. minced garlicKosher salt, black pepper2 T. balsamic vinegar32 oz. chicken or vegetable broth1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes½ c. heavy cream3 bay leaves1 (14-oz.) pkg. fresh or frozen cheese…
MAGNIFICNET ITALIAN BAKED OYSTERS¼ c. butter¼ c. olive oil2/3 c. Italian bread crumbs½ t. salt½ t. black pepper¼ t. cayenne pepper½ t. dried tarragon½ t. dried oregano½ t. dried basil¼ c. minced parsley1 T. minced garlicGreen onions, finely chopped, garnishLemon…
AMAZING CAPPUCCINO BLONDIES2 c. flour3 T. mocha-flavored instant cappuccino powder½ t. baking powder½ t. baking soda½ t. salt8 T. butter, melted2/3 c. sugar½ c. firmly packed light brown sugar1 egg1 t. vanilla½ c. semisweet chocolate morselsMOCHA GLAZE:½ c. chopped hazelnuts1…
LAYERED SHRIMP AND TOMATO CASSEROLE2-3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced thickly, season with salt and pepper8 mini peppers, sliced into rings2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced3 ears of fresh corn, kernels removed1 large onion, chopped1 (8-oz.) fresh pico de gallo1 lb…
DELICIOUS BAKED EGGPLANT SPEARS1 medium eggplant, cut into spears (leave peeling on)Olive oilKosher salt/black pepper/ garlic powder1 c. Italian bread crumbs½ c. grated Parmesan cheese2 eggs, lightly beatenPAMDipping sauce (your choice)-Marinara, Ranch, Catsup, any Fancy Dressings, etc.) Preheat oven 450…
SEA SCALLOPS ALLA CAPRESE2 lbs. mixed heirloom tomatoes24 fresh basil leaves3 medium red onions, cut into 1” thick slicesKosher salt and fresh black pepper6-8 T. extra virgin olive oil12 giant diver scallopsCoarse sea salt1-2 lemons cut in half Using a…
CRISPY GREEN BEAN FRIES2 T. olive oil½ lb. fresh green beans, trimmedKosher saltZest of 1 large lemonJuice of 1 large lemon Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the oil and heat for another minute. Scatter…
STRAWBERRY SANTAS¼ c. mascarpone cheese, room temperature¼ t. vanilla1 c. powdered sugar12 large strawberries24 mini chocolate chips Need pastry bag fitted with s small star piping tip. FROSTING: In bowl, with hand mixer, beat mascarpone and vanilla until smooth. Gradually…