BLOOD ORANGE SCREWDRIVERS12 oz. Grey Goose Vodka2 oz. Aperol1 pt. chilled fresh blood orange juiceIce8 blood orange slices, garnish In a pitcher, stir vodka with Aperol and blood orange juice (strain to get seeds out.) Pour into 8 ice-filled highball…
SNACKY S’MORES POPCORN BALLSPAM1 c. mini marshmallows1/3 c. powdered sugar2 T. light corn syrup1 T. butter1 T. unsweetened cocoa powderKosher salt1 t. vanilla5 c. salted popcorn, not buttered½ c. broken salted pretzels3 graham crackers, broken into bite-sized pieces Lightly coat…
GRAMMIE’S MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN TENDERS1 pkg. elbow pasta1 pkg. small shell pastaORYour favorite pasta1 (16-oz.) carton Velveeta cheese, cubed1 (8-oz.) Mozzarella cheese, grated1 (8-oz.) grated sharp cheddar cheese1 can Campbell’s cheddar soup½ to 1 c. warm milk½ stick…
ULTIMATE EGG-IN-A-NEST BLT SANDWICHES8 (1 oz.) whole wheat sourdough bread slices, lightly toasted2 center cut bacon slices, diced1 ripe avocado, mashedMayo or Miracle WhipKosher salt4 eggsBlack pepper8 Bibb lettuce leaves8 tomato slices Using a 2 ½” round cookie cutter, cut…
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…