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…
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…