DELICIOUS CREOLE CRAB DIP8 T. butter, divided1 c. minced shallot1 c. heavy whipping cream5 oz. cream cheese1/3 c. mascarpone cheese16 oz. Creole cream cheese½ c. minced green onion4 lbs. lump crabmeat, divided12 oz. goat cheese, crumbled or sliced that you…
RUMMY OLD-FASHIONED2 c. demerara sugar cubes or light brown sugar cubes1 c. water4 orange slices2 T. fresh orange juice1 t. Angostura bitters1 T. orange bitters8 oz. dark rumMaraschino or brandied cherries, orange slices, garnish In small saucepan over medium heat,…
THANKSGIVING SUGAR COOKIESCOOKIES:1 c. sugar2 ½ c. flour1 t. pumpkin pie spice¼ t. baking powderSalt12 T. butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature1 large egg, slightly beaten1 t. vanillaROYAL ICING:2 t. meringue powder1 (lb.) box powdered sugar6 T. waterFood coloring,…
CRAZY SMASHED POTATOES2 strips good quality thick-sliced bacon, diced1 lb. red potatoes, cubed1/3 c. heavy cream¼ c. butterChopped fresh chives, garnishSalt/black pepper Cook bacon in 12”cast-iron skillet until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towel lined plate to drain. Wipe out…
OVEN ROASTED STUFFED CORNISH HENS WITH VEGGIES(COUNTER TOP OVEN ROASTER)4-6 cornish hensHickory smoked bacon1 lb. bag baby carrots1 (8-oz.) carton whole mushrooms1 1/2 lb. baby Yukon gold potatoes1-2 onions, quartered8-10 mini multi colored bell peppers, seeded and cut into halvesSalt,…
GOLDEN PECAN PRALINE YAM BARS1 ¼ c. butter, melted1 ¼ c. sugar4 T. vanilla, divided2 ¾ t. kosher salt, divided3 1/3 c. flour1 t. baking powder1 ¼ c. rough chopped pecans2 (15-oz.) cans sweet potato puree4 eggs1 1/3 c. packed…
BEST EVER SPINACH-FETA BUNSSAVORY BUN DOUGH:1 c. whole milk¼ c. vegetable oil¼ c. sugar1 t. active dry yeast2 ¼ c. flour¼ t. baking powder¼ t. baking soda1 t. kosher saltFILLING:1 (12-oz.) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry4 oz…
CAPRESE-STYLE GRILLED VEGGIES WITH PESTOPESTO:3 large garlic cloves¼ c. walnuts, toasted (or your favorite nut)1 (1-oz.) package fresh basil, stems removed½ c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil¼ c. white balsamic vinegar2 T. waterSALAD:1 lb. eggplant, cut diagonally…
MASHED POTATO COATED FISH FILLETS4 fish fillets, nice firm type of fish, your choice1 c. instant mashed potatoes1 t. garlic powder1 t. dried thyme1 t. dried oreganoSalt, red/black pepper1 egg, beatenOlive oil Prepare the mashed potatoes following direction on the…
Today’s GADGET is the JAR SCRAPER SPATULA. This 100% BPA-free food scraper and is dishwasher-safe. It makes scraping and spreading a breeze. You will not believe how it really helps to scrape up all the bits of goodies left in…