Crusts:1 T. quick-rising active dry yeast1 1/3 c. warm water (115 degrees F)1 T. olive oil1 t. salt1 c. whole wheat flour1/4 c. rye flour2-3 c. unbleached flour1-2 T. cornmealnon-stick spray Pepper Topping:2 t. olive oil1 clove garlic minced2 Italian tomatoes, sliced thinly1 T. fresh oregano, minced3 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded1 c. canned roasted peppers1/4 c. sliced … [Read more...] about Party Pizzas
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Baked Flautas
2 lbs. ground or shredded beef, cooked2 t. cumin1 medium onion, diced1 clove garlic, smashed and diced2 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 lime, seeds removed12 of this recipe for flour tortillas or store bought8 oz. shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup cabbage, shredded3 T. canola oil1 T. butter Melt butter and canola oil in a frying pan. Sauté … [Read more...] about Baked Flautas
Lobster Cakes
1 1/2 lbs. lobster meat1 egg2 T. lemon juice (freshly squeezed)1 t. salt (plus scant amount for when it’s cooling)1 T. mayonnaise1 T. Worcestershire sauce1/2 t. chipotle tobasco sauce1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper2 T. Tony Chachere’s cajun seasoning1 medium white onion, diced finely1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs4 T. butter3 T. canola oil Blend egg, bread crumbs, mayo, lemon … [Read more...] about Lobster Cakes
A Different Kind of BLT
1 loaf French bread4 T. butter, softened1 t. garlic powder1/2 c. sharp cheddar, shredded12 oz. bacon, cooked and crisp2 roma tomatoes, sliced thinly1/2 romaine lettuce head, chopped finely Cut the French bread in half, length-wise. Spread 2 T. of butter evenly over each. Sprinkle 1/2 t. garlic over each. Cook under the broiler of your over on low for 4 minutes … [Read more...] about A Different Kind of BLT
Oxford Street Chicken Kabobs
1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped1 c. pineapple juice1 T. sugar2 T. soy sauce1 T. teriyaki sauce1 T. canola oil1 t. salt2 t. freshly peeled and grated ginger root3/4 t. allspice1/4 t. crushed red pepper4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces16 medium fresh mushrooms1 red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces16 cherry tomatoes1 … [Read more...] about Oxford Street Chicken Kabobs
Stuffed Flank Steak
1.5 lbs. flank steak8 oz. baby bella mushrooms1 medium onion, peeled and quartered6 slices bacon4 cloves garlic1 1/2 t. salt1/4 t. black pepper, freshly ground1 1/2 T. Grill Mates Montreal Steak seasoninga few toothpicks Directions In a food processor, finely process mushrooms, bacon, onion, 1/2 t. salt and garlic. Cook in a frying pan over medium heat for 10 minutes, … [Read more...] about Stuffed Flank Steak
Roxanne’s Very Good Chicken Recipe
Whole ChickenFresh rosemary sprigs1/2 Lemon1/2 Onion1/2 Stick of butterCracked pepperKosher salt My friend Roxanne shared this wonderful recipe with me! Will share it in a note soon. Clean whole chicken. Take fresh rosemary sprigs, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 onion, 1/2 stick butter and stuff cavity with ingredients. Sprinkle cracked pepper and kosher salt on outside of bird, Place … [Read more...] about Roxanne’s Very Good Chicken Recipe
Sweet Pork Burritos
For the main filling: 4 lb. pork loin 2 cans Coca-Cola 1/2 c. dark brown sugar I cook this in the crock pot on low for 6 hours. Then I drain everything from the meat, put the meat back and add this: 1 can of Coca-Cola 1/4 t. garlic salt 1 c. dark brown sugar 1 1/2 c. homemade enchilada sauce*(recipe below) 2 small cans Hatch green chilies Pour this … [Read more...] about Sweet Pork Burritos
Eggplant Pirogue
1 large eggplant (cut 1/2 inch thick rounds)1 egg1/2 c half and half1 1/2 yellow cornmeal1 1/2 c. flour, white1 tbsp. lemon pepper2 tsp. salt1 tsp. onion powder1/2 tsp. paprika1/2 tsp Tony Chachere’sPanko breadcrumbscanola oilangel hair pasta Seafood Sauce1/2 c butter3/4 c ap flour (for roux)1/2 tsp Tony Chachere’s1 tsp granulated onion1/2 c crab or chicken stock1 1/2 c half … [Read more...] about Eggplant Pirogue
Our Favorite Fried Chicken Sandwich
INGREDIENTS Spicy mayo and slaw: 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1/2 cup mayo 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot pepper sauce 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage 1/2 cup bread-and-butter pickle slices, plus 1/4 cup pickle juice Fried chicken: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground black … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Fried Chicken Sandwich