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Fried Confetti Corn
By jkenb
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp
- 8 bacon slices
- 6 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (about 8 ears)
- 1 cup diced sweet onion
- 2 jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 8 ounces package cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Grilled Gulf Shrimp
By jkenb
Serve with Fennel Slaw
- 15 Super-jumbo wild-caught Gulf shrimp
- 1-cup local white wine
- 3 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lightly toasted whole fennel seeds
- 1/2 ½ tsp chile flakes (dried gualjillo chilies)
- Himalayan organic salt and cracked mixed pepper
Sweet Bourbon Corn Pudding
By jkenb
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups canned cream-style corn
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
By jkenb
Mix together oil, vinegar, herbs, sugar and salt in a small bowl until combined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
Corn and Shrimp Soup
By jkenb
Coat a large pot with nonstick cooking spray and sauté red onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic until tender
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen sweet corn
- 1 10-ounce can chopped tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 6-ounce cans tomato paste
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
- 1-teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups reduced-fat chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
Havarti or Gouda Pinwheels
By jkenb
Lay out pastry sheet and cut in half, forming 2 rectangles
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 6 slices Finlandia Havarti or Gouda cheese
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema & Red Crunchy Slaw
By jkenb
whisk together 1/2 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and chili powder; add shrimp and let set for about 20 min...
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 # shrimp, peeled deveined, about 24 large
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or sour cream or a mixture
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chiles in abodo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- zest of one lime
- juice of one lime
- salt
- 4 cups shredded red cabbage or slaw mix
- 4-5 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 large handfuls cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar, white or flavored
- salt
Tiramisu Layer Cake
By jkenb
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- • CAKE:
- 1 • 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix
- 1 • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- 1/4 • 1/4 cup coffee
- 1 • 1 tablespoon coffee flavored liqueur
- •
- • FILLING:
- 1 • 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 • 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
- •
- • FROSTING:
- 2 • 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 • 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
- •
- • GARNISH:
- 2 • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 • 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
Pork Tacos Al Pastor
By jkenb
Rehydrate the peppers in hot water to cover
- Marinade
- 3 guajillo chiles
- 1 ancho chile
- 1 cup canned pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon each: cinnamon, oregano, black pepper, salt
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon achiote (annotto) powder
- 1 (5-6 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston Butt)
- bacon grease
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup white wine
- flour or corn tortillas
Sweet Grilled Corn with Queso and Chili
By jkenb
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat Rub the corn with olive oil and season with salt and garlic powder
- 4 ears sweet corn, husked and silks removed
- 2 tablsepoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lime, juiced, plus 1 lime, quartered, for garnish
- Kosher salt an freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup crumbled feta