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Bacon-Cheese Dip
By hcardall
Crumbled bacon is the crowing glory of this creamy cheese dip that features cream cheese, blue cheese and sour crea...
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-oz.) package crumbled blue cheese
- 1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- Garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, blue cheese crumbles
- Assorted crackers
Jasmine Rice
By hcardall
A couple of my friends are always calling me to see how to cook rice
- 1 Cup Jasmine Rice (or white Long Grain Rice)*
- 1 1/2 Cups Water
- 1 TBSP Butter
- Dash or Two of Salt and Pepper to taste (optional)
- note... I use Mahatma brand Jasmine Rice
Mini Gorditas
By hcardall
These mini pizza’s make the perfect well balanced snack, appetizer or meal! The refried beans serve as the ’sau
- 3-4 3-4 to 12 whole wheat or flour tortilla’s, or enough to cut out 12 small circles
- 1 1 1/2 cup (approx 1/2 lb) lean ground turkey, cooked (OR lean ground beef)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup salsa of choice (I used one with corn)
- 2 2 2 tsp dry taco seasoning
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup low fat refried beans or regular fried beans
- 1/2 1/2 2% cup low fat shredded mexican blend or 2% cheddar cheese
- Optional Toppings: sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped tomatoes
Shrimp/Mahi (or Chicken) and Pineapple Not-So Po' Boys
By hcardall
This is really great and so simple for a picnic, or even a gourmet lunch for work
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp (Mahi or Chicken)
- Kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons Cajun shrimp seasoning (recommended: Tony Chacheres Cajun Seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 serrano pepper, seeds and membrane removed, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, finely chopped (Hint: use the drained juice for an adult beverage or just use over ice.. it is terrific…☺ No waste!)
- Small handful minced cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Cornmeal, for dredging
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 big po' boy buns, split (nice fresh Italian Hoagie Rolls will work)
- Lettuce and sliced tomato, for topping sandwiches
Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash
By hcardall
Spaghetti squash is such a versatile vegetable, with its stringy flesh that really does resemble spaghetti noodles
- 2 small spaghetti squash or one large
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
Mashed Potato Pancakes
By hcardall
I needed a way to use leftover mashed potatoes the next day
- 2 cups chilled mashed potatoes (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Dashes of Nature Seasonings
- 2 Dashes of Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
- (optional- add Onion, Bacon, dill or other favs to alter the recipe to your liking. You can also sub Panko Bread Crumbs for the flour if you'd like)
Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast with Cider Bourbon Gravy
By hcardall
From the brine, to the turkey rub, to the cider gravy, this Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast with Cider Bourbon Gravy...
- BRINE:
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns
- 4 cups cold bourbon
- 1 1/2 gallons cold water
- 1 (7-pound) turkey breast
- TURKEY:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons bourbon-smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Soaked applewood chips for smoking (our smoker calls for about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 cup water
- CIDER BOURBON GRAVY:
- The reserved turkey neck
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 shallots, diced
- 1 small apple, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 2/3 cup apple cider
- 2 cups cold low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
MINI-FRITATAS
By hcardall
Spray muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1 c. egg whites
- 2 red peppers, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3-4 green onions, chopped
- 6 slices Canadian bacon, chopped.
- Chopped tomatoes, ham, asparagus, sausage, cheddar cheese, jalapenos or poblanos, bacon, any of your favorite omelet ingredients would be good.
Beef Brisket with Onions
By hcardall
When Bruce Aidells was growing up, his family's Hanukkah-Christmas celebration always meant brisket, and this was o...
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped oregano
- 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- One 6-pound flat-cut brisket
- 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (1/2 ounce)
- 1 cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons pure olive oil
- 2 cups dry vermouth or white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
- 2 cups chopped canned Italian tomatoes
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
Blue Cheese Ranch
By hcardall
So Good!
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper