EDIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE CENTERPIECE4-6 lettuce leaves8 c. mixed broccoli, broccoflower(lighter green broccoli) and cauliflower heads, blanched1 c. baby carrots4-8 c. mixed veggies like cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, and Giardiniera Mixed Pickled Veggies1 slice of carrot (cut in a star shape)Styrofoam…
SOPHISTICATED CHOCOLATE BOURBON BALLS1 ¼ c. crushed chocolate wafer cookies1 c. powdered sugar2/3 c. toasted chopped pecans4 T. butter, melted¼ c. bourbon1 t. instant espresso powder¼ t. kosher salt1/3 c. turbinado or white sanding sugar Combine all ingredients except sanding…
ICY MINT JULEP6 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish1 t. sugarShaved ice2 ½ oz. bourbon whiskeyLemon slice, for garnishOrange slice, for garnishMaraschino cherry, for garnish Place mint leaves, sugar and splash of water in silver julep cup or 12…
SIZZLING HONEY-CHIPOTLE GLAZED FLANK STEAK1 T. olive oil1 T. minced garlic1 t. ground cuminKosher salt/black pepper2 T. minced canned chipotle in adobo sauce1 T. honeyJuice of 1 limeZest of 1 lime1 lb. flank steak Position oven rack 6” below broiler…
CAST-IRON POTATO, BACON, CHEESE DIP2 1/4 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered4 slices applewood-smoked bacon1 (8-oz.) container soft cream cheese1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese½ c. sour cream¼ c. chopped green onions, extra for garnishGarlic salt/black pepper to tasteChips,…
UNIQUE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE1 ¼ c. canned pumpkin1 c. sugar½ c. canola oil2 large eggs1 c. flour1 c. whole wheat flour1 ½ t. baking powder½ t. baking soda½ t. salt1 ¼ t. ground cinnamon½ t. ground nutmeg½ t. ground…
HOLIDAY WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY MARTINIGARNISH:Chocolate covered fresh or maraschino cherries for serving½ c. milk chocolate chipsFresh or maraschino cherriesMARTINI:Ice2 ozs. Premium white chocolate liqueur1 oz. premium vanilla-flavored vodka½ oz. premium maraschino liqueur½ oz. premium Irish cream liqueur To make optional…
ULTIMATE CANDIED CARROTS1 bunch young, tender carrots, with topsOlive oilSea salt/black pepper4 T. butter1 orange, zested and halved1 T. light brown sugar1 t. ground cumin1 t. ground cinnamon Preheat oven 350. Cut off all but 1” of carrot tops, leaving…
SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED DUCK BREASTS2 boneless (skin on) duck breasts (I bought mine at Joey’s in Lafayette, LA)Olive oilKosher salt, black pepper1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced2 large Portabella mushroom caps, stem and gills removed, sliced1 (13-oz.) jar Braswell’s…
SPAHETTI AL LIMONE1 lb. spaghetti1 garlic cloveJuice of 2 lemonsZest of 1 lemon5 T. good quality olive oil1 c. finely grated good quality Parmigiano cheese, plus extra for sprinklingSalt, black pepperChopped fresh parsley, garnish Place pasta in pot of salted…