PERFECT MILK PUNCH PANNA COTTA1 c. half and half, divided1 (0.25-oz.) envelope unflavored gelatin1/3 c. sugar½ t. kosher salt2 c. heavy whipping cream1 ½ T. bourbon2 t. vanilla¼ t. ground nutmegSliced fresh strawberries, garnishGround nutmeg, garnish In medium bowl, place…
UNIQUE SHRIMP POTATO SALAD1 lb. medium red potatoes or Yukon gold, cut into ½” cubesKosher salt1 (12-oz.) bag baby rainbow carrots, sliced1 lb. large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined½ c. diced celery½ c. diced red bell pepper½ c. Miracle Whip…
IMPRESSIVE VEAL CHOPS WITH MARSALA SAUCE2 veal chops, cut 1 ¾” thick2-3 fresh rosemary sprigs1 c. Joey’s Cane Pepper Jelly VinaigretteSalt, black pepper4 T. butter; 2 T. butter4 T. olive oil; 2 T. olive oil1 carton sliced mushrooms1 large sweet…
TASTY CRAWFISH BREAD BITES1 T. butter½ c. chopped onion1 c. chopped green bell pepper2 T. minced garlic4-6 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped½ lb. crawfish tails2 c. shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese1 c. shredded Parmesan cheeseKosher salt/black pepper, to taste1…
BACON JAM MARINATED PORTABELLA MUSHROOM TOTEM POLES WITH BLUE CRAB SLAW(COMPLIMENTS OF DRUSILLA’S CHEF SONNY-BATON ROUGE; OWNER-JIMMY ZITO)BACON JAM:1 lb. thick apple smoked bacon, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 T. minced garlic½ green bell pepper, chopped½ c. white wine1 (12-oz.) jar…
UNBELIEVABLE CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKES1 ½ c. Stout beer½ c. heavy cream½ c. plus 2 T. sugar1 ¼ c. semisweet chocolate chips4 eggs1 T. vanilla4 c. French Bread with crust, cut into 1” cubes or brioche breadWhipping cream or Cool Whip,…
AMAZING ROASTED YAMS AND BEETS3-4 medium fresh yams, washed, peeled, cut into chunks3-4 fresh beets, washed, peeled, cut into chunks1 large red onion, sliced8-12 whole garlic cloves1 pt. fresh sliced mushroomsSalt/black pepper1 t. dried cumin1 t. Italian seasoningOlive oilBalsamic vinegar…
GREAT ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIESCOOKIE:2/3 c. sugar1 stick butter, softened2 t. vanilla¾ t. almond extract3 eggs2 ½ c. flour, plus extra for dusting2 t. baking powder¾ t. saltGLAZE:2 c. powdered sugar3 T. milk½ t. vanillaRed and green sprinkles, for decorating COOKIES:…
CROWD PLEASER ZUCCHINI LASAGNA3 large fresh zucchiniKosher salt/black pepperOlive oil1 garlic clove, halved1 (9-oz.) box oven-ready lasagna noodles (will need about 12 noodles)1 (42-oz.) jar good quality marinara sauce1 c. ricotta cheese1 ½ c. grated Parmesan cheese8 oz. thinly sliced…
MAGNIFICENT LUMP CRABMEAT AND BRIE SOUPFROM THE DAKOTA RESTAURANTCOVINGTON, LA2 lbs. fresh LA blue crabs2 ounces olive oil1 medium yellow onion, diced1 medium carrot, diced3 celery ribs, diced1 clove garlic, diced2 bay leaves2 ounces brandy1 c. white wine2 qts. Water½…