CHIPOTLE GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CORN/BLACK BEAN SALSASALSA:2 large ripe tomatoes, diced2 ears of corn, huskedOlive oil1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained4 green onions, sliced1-2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, extra for…
MARCELLE BIENVENU’S FANTASTIC TOMATO BREAD PUDDING2 T. butter3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges2 t. salt, divided1 t. black pepper divided8 T. olive oil, divided10 c. cubed French or Italian bread2 c. whole milk8 eggs1 c. shredded fontina cheese1 c. shredded…
CROCK POT LAYERED SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK4 thin slices of round steak (or you can use cube steak, etc.)2 white onions, cut into thick onion rings1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips1 (8-oz.) carton sliced mushroomsSalt, red/black pepper1 (10 ½-oz.)…
HEARTY GOLDEN MASHED POTATOES4 lbs. large golden Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into ½” chunks8 green onions, thinly sliced1 c. sour cream½ c. butterSalt, black pepper1 c. shredded cheddar cheesePaprika In Dutch oven, cook…
BITE-SIZE CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN FRITTERS4 T. minced garlic1 c. Miracle Whip or Mayo1 T. lemon zest2 T. fresh lemon juiceSalt, black pepper3 c. small cauliflower floretsCanola oil, for frying1 ½ c. flour½ t. baking soda1 ½ t. baking powder½ c. grated…
TANGY BUTTERMILK-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS2 c. well-shaken buttermilkKosher salt, red/black pepper6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvesOlive oil½ c. homemade or good-quality store-bought bbq sauce In bowl, whisk buttermilk. Season chicken with salt, red/black pepper. Place chicken in zip lock bag and…
DOWN SOUTH PIMIENTO MAC AND CHEESE¼ c. kosher salt1 qt. milk6 T. butter, cut into pieces6 T. four1 lb. penne pasta, or your favorite2 (8-oz.) pkgs. shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese½ c. finely minced Vidalia onion2 T. fresh lemon juice1 T…
FANTASTIC FROZEN BANANA TREATS¾ c. strawberry yogurt2 c. Fruity Pebbles or your favorite cereal4 medium bananas, peeled and cut crosswise in half8 wooden pop sticks Place yogurt and cereal in separate bowls. Insert pop sticks through cut side of bananas…
FRESH MARGHERITA PIZZAPizza dough (home-made or store bought)CornmealExtra virgin olive oil, for brushing6 oz. fresh whole milk mozzarella, thinly sliced and cut into 2” pieces2-3 ripe plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut lengthwise into thin slices10-12 fresh basil leaves, coarsely choppedFresh ground…
KILLER CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN CHILI2 (15-oz.) cans white beans, rinsed and drained4 c. chicken brothOlive oil3 lbs. whole bone-in chicken breastsSalt, black pepper2 Vidalia onions, chopped3 T. minced garlic2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped2 (4-oz.) cans roasted green chilies,…