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Stovetop Shrimp
By Wollygator
1. If frozen, thaw the shrimp
- 1/2-1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or butter
- Coarse kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Caramel Apple Pastries
By Wollygator
Preheat over to 375°. Spray baking sheet with Crisco
- Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 3 large Baking apples (peeled, cored and finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Smucker’s Caramel Sundae Syrup
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 16 sheets phyllo pastry (available in grocery freezer section)
Scallop Kabobs
By Wollygator
These colorful skewers contain scallops, which are naturally low in total and saturated fat
- 3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch squares
- 1-1/2 pounds fresh bay scallops
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Dash of garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
Almond Butter Chia Smoothie
By Wollygator
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1 large ripe banana peeled and frozen
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ground cinnamon
- maca powder
- raw cacao powder
- blueberries or fruit of choice
- spinach or leafy green of choice
Corn off the Cob Soup
By Wollygator
1. With the cooker's lid off, heat oil on high or "brown", until sizzling
- 1 1 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 1 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 5 5 5 cups fresh corn kernels, cut off the cob
- 3 3 3 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 2 2 tsp. sugar
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 2 2 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1 ounce) can 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3 3 3 tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Grilled Corn-on-the-cob with Pepper Seasoning
By Wollygator
To roast bell pepper, place on baking sheet; broil in oven until blistered and charred
- 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (scallions) or chives, snipped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon tabasco pepper sauce (optional)
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn
Hot & Tasty Lobster Dip
By Wollygator
Reserve half of the almonds
- 8 oz. lobster meat
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 finely chopped green onion
- 2 tbsp. horseradish
- 4 oz. flaked almonds
- 2 tbsp. milk
- pepper to taste
Creme Brulee French Toast
By Wollygator
For a variation, you may sprinkle about 1/2 cup of toasted, sliced almonds over the surface of the French toast bef...
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 8-9 inch round loaf country-style bread or challah*
- 5 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier, Kahlua or amaretto (optional)**
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Challah or a brioche loaf makes the best dish, but thickly cut white bread will do in a pinch.
- You may omit the liquor and use 1 teaspoon orange extract instead, or double the vanilla extract to 2 teaspoons.
Easy Homemade Pickles
By Wollygator
1. Tightly pack the cucumbers into a heat-safe glass quart jar (or two pint jars)
- 12 Kirby cucumbers
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 sprig fresh dill
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Spiced Fan Biscuits
By Wollygator
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp. baking powde3r
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon