Appetizer

In a large mixing bowl (or large plastic ziploc bag), mix together… 1/3 cup cococnut aminos 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2-3 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or rice-wine vinegar) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder a few dashes of hot sauce to taste Toss with… 2 dozen chicken wings Place in the refrigerator for at least 1-hour or overnight. ...

In a large skillet over medium heat, add… 1 pound pork sausage Break the sausage into crumbles as it cooks. When it is about halfway cooked, add… 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, DO NOT DRAIN 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) Cook until onion is almost translucent. Drain on paper towels. In a crockpot (slow cooker), add… cooked sausage mixture 16 oz package Velveeta Cheese cut into 1/2" cubes 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Cover and cook on LOW an 1-2 hours (stirring occasionally), or until the cheese is melted and everything is combine. ...

In a small bowl, mix… 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1 1/8 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon dried basil On a small sheet pan or large plate, prepare… 1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped raw eggplant or zucchini 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning sprinkled over vegetables In another small bowl, mix… ...

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Slice 1 baguette into 1/4" thick pieces. Place slices onto baking sheets that have been rimmed with wax paper. Brush both sides of the the slices with extra-virgin olive oil and season with a bit of salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Be sure to turn each slice over about halfway through baking. Store in air tight containers or plastic bags. ...

Combine and mix well… 1 large egg 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/4 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning (can be replaced with 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning plus 1/4 teaspoon salt) 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped spinach (can be replaced with parsley) Add and combine “gently”… 1 pound lump crab meat 1/2 cup panko or breadcrumbs Shape into six crab cakes (about 1/2 cup each) and place on baking sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. ...

Combine well (or grind together) - 2 pounds meat (can be beef, veal, pork, chicken, turkey, etc). This is my preferred ratio: 1 pound beef 1/2 pound veal 1/2 pound pork Combine in large mixing bowl… ground meat 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 8 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves only, chopped fine 1/2 cup of chives or green onions, chopped fine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated pinch of salt pinch of black pepper Remove from heat and add Make meatballs about 1 1/2 inch in size. ...

Put the following in blender… 4 - 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 - 3 ounces fresh ginger root, peeled and cut across grain into thin strips and chopped _(roughly equal to the same amount of garlic) _ 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin (or rice wine or saki) Blend until smooth, then add… 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar Blend more until smooth. In large plastic freezer bag, place the blender contents plus ...

Cut two (2) avocados in half; remove seed; scoop out avocado from the peel and place in mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado a few times - will be slightly chunky. Then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and the **juice of one small lime. ** Add the following to the mixing bowl… 1/2 cup minced red onion 2 Serrano chilies that have been sliced then finely chopped (I leave the seeds) 2-3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped dash of black pepper Optional: add 2 strips of bacon that have been cooked and chopped Mix thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for one hour before serving. Serve with tortilla chips. ...

This is my favorite artichoke and spinach dip. I serve it with garlic crostini and of course, Bloody Marys! 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13" baking dish. Blend artichoke hearts, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Pulse until chopped, but not ground. In a medium bowl, mix together spinach, heavy cream, sour cream, and mozzarella chees. Stir in artichoke mixtrue. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted. ...