CARIBBEAN BEAN, RICE, PEPPER AND TAMALE STIR-FRY1 large onion, diced1 of each color bell pepper, (red, yellow, green, orange), chopped1 (7-oz.) container pico de gallo1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, washed and rinsed1 or 2 bags (8.5-oz.) “Seeds of Change” Caribbean…
BIG FLAVORFUL CHICKEN WITH LIME AND AVOCADO SALSACHICKEN:2 T. minced fresh cilantro3 T. fresh lime juice2 T. olive oil4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts halvesSalt, red/black pepperDried cuminSALSA:1 c. chopped plum tomatoes¼ c. finely chopped onion1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and…
THE REFRESHING WATERMELON GIN BEVERAGE3 lbs. fresh cut seedless watermelon1 c. Hendrick’s Gin1 t. coriander seeds¼ c. honey¼ c. fresh lime juice3 T. fresh orange juice2 c. cubed watermelon, that is frozenClub soda or sparkling waterCucumber slices, jalapeno slices, watermelon…
INDULGENT MEATLESS ZUCCHINI AND SPINACH LASAGNA1 (8-oz.) container whipped chive and onion cream cheese1 (15-oz.) container ricotta cheese1/3 c. chopped fresh basil1 t. salt5 medium zucchini, thinly slicedolive oil1 (10-oz.) pkg. fresh spinach2 T. minced garlic6 no-boil lasagna noodles1 (7-oz.)…
FAVORITE SALAD ON A STICKIceberg lettuce, cut into 2” chunks or to tasteCucumber, thinly sliced on diagonalCarrots, thinly sliced on a diagonalCherry tomatoesSalad dressing (your choice or do a selection for guests to pick) Divide lettuce, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes…
CROCK POT VEGGIE CHILI CON QUESO2-3 c. chopped zucchini and/or yellow squash1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can chili beans in chili gravy1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained1 c. chopped…
IRRESISTIBLE FRIED CRAWFISH AND PICKLES1 c. buttermilk1 T. Tabasco1 lb. fresh crawfish tails1 (16-oz.) jar spicy sweet pickle relish (WICKLES PICKLES is one brand), you can drain pickles or not3 ½ c. flourCreole seasonings, to taste½ t. baking powderPeanut oil,…
GOOEY CHOCOLATE-COCONUT CANDY BAR CREAM PIENUTTY PIE CRUST:2 c. flour, divided½ c. toasted slivered almonds12 T. cold butter, diced1 t. kosher salt¼ c. ice waterPUDDING:¾ c. sugar5 egg yolks5 T. each cornstarch and unsweetened cocoa powder, siftedPinch of salt1 1/3…
TASTY SAVORY CORN PUDDING1 T. butter1 c. finely chopped onion3 c. fresh corn kernels (6-8 ears)1 chopped red bell pepper1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped1 T. chopped fresh thyme¼ c. finely ground white or yellow cornmeal2 T. flour1 T…
