Lemon & Garlic Chicken Bites

Ingredients • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pat dry with paper towel, cut into 1-inch pieces • ½ teaspoon dried oregano • ½ teaspoon dried basil • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided • 2 tablespoons minced garlic … Read more

COUNTRY STYLE RIBS

Ingredients 2 ½ – 3 lbs country-style ribs 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 cup barbecue sauce Instructions Spray a baking sheet or casserole dish with nonstick baking spray, … Read more

DIRTY RICE

Ingredients 4 ½ cups chicken broth 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice like basmati 1 bay leaf 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 medium onion chopped 1 rib celery chopped 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped ½ cup finely minced chicken livers optional 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon … Read more

APPLE SALAD

Ingredients 4 large Honeycrisp Apples cubed see notes 1 lemon juiced ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar 2 ribs celery thinly sliced 1 cup seedless red grapes halved ½ cup chopped pecans ½ cup dried cranberries Instructions Toss the cubed apples with the lemon juice. In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise … Read more

PIZZA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Ingredients 4 zucchini 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup marinara 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1/2 cup shredded provolone 1/3 cup mini pepperoni 1/4 cup sliced black olives chopped fresh basil for garnish Instructions … Read more

ORANGE SHERBET

Ingredients 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 1 cup granulated sugar 1 ½ tablespoons orange zest ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy whipping cream Instructions Add the orange juice, sugar, orange zest, salt, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk together until the sugar is … Read more

PICKLED RED ONIONS

Ingredients 2 small red onions cut in half and sliced thin 1 cup white vinegar or cider vinegar see notes 1 cup water ¼ cup sugar see notes ¼ teaspoon salt 2 small cloves garlic 1 teaspoon black peppercorns ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional Instructions Add the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a … Read more

HUSH PUPPIES RECIPE

Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal see notes 1 cup all purpose flour 1-2 tablespoons sugar see notes 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/2 cup milk room temperature 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large egg … Read more

SEARED SCALLOPS

Ingredients 1 1/4 lb sea scallops side muscle removed 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil 3 tablespoons butter 1-2 cloves of garlic minced 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs Salt and fresh ground black pepper Instructions Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and sprinkle … Read more