ALL-IN-ONE PAN JAMBALAYACanola oil1 (8-oz.) container of chopped onion and bell pepper mixture4 oz. andouille sausage, finely chopped12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces2 (10-oz.) cans diced tomatoes and green chilesTony Chachere’s Cajun Seasoning, to tasteBlack…
UNBELIEVABLE BANANAS FOSTER PIE2 c. flour¼ c. sugar½ t. salt¼ c. plus 1 T. cold butter, diced1/3 c. ice water3-4 medium bananasVANILLA PASTRY CREAM, recipe below2 c. half and half½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved3 eggs2 egg…
BREAKFAST SPINACH-POTATO FRITTERS2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” piecesSalt¼ c. plain bread crumbs2 t. garlic powder1 T. black pepper1-2 t. seasoned salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 T. olive oil, more for frying1 (10-oz.) box frozen chopped spinach,…
EASY CHEESE AND EGG SOUFFLES6 eggs1/3 c. whole milkGarlic salt, black pepperMozzarella cheese, shredded In bowl, mix eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Set aside. Spray 3 ramekins with PAM and fill ½ full with shredded cheese. Pour egg mixture into…
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…