Louisiana Hot Crab Dip Recipe

Louisiana Hot Crab Dip Recipe

1/2 lb jumbo lump crabmeat,

1 pkg 8oz cream cheese

1/2 c mayonnaise

1/4 c grated parmesan

3 Tbsp minced green onions (white and green parts)

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp hot sauce

1/2 tsp old bay seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. Combine all of the ingredients in a casserole dish and gently stir until thoroughly mixed.

3. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until lightly golden on top. Serve hot.

5. Says it makes about 1 1/2 cups. Doesn't seem like very much so you may want to double the recipe.

Sombrero Pasta Salad Recipe

Sombrero Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 bottle (16 ounces) Catalina or 16 ounces Western salad dressing

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Rinse pasta in cold water and drain; place in a large bowl. Add beef mixture, cheese, green pepper, onion, tomato and olives; mix well. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 10 servings. 

(Source)

Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

5 Ears Corn, husk removed, brush with olive oil and grilled, remove corn with sharp knife
2 Avocado’s, diced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning
2 C. Tomatoes, red and yellow cherry variety or equivalent
1 Small red onion, finely diced
¾ C. Feta, crumbled
1 ½ C. English cucumber, skin on and chopped small dice

Add to a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cilantro Vinaigrette

6 T. Olive oil

2 T. Sherry vinegar
1 t. Garlic powder
2 T. Fresh cilantro, minced
½ t. Salt
10 Grinds of fresh ground pepper

Add all of the above ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid. Shake really well. Taste and adjust seasoning and ratios of oil and vinegar as you desire.

When ready to serve salad, add the dressing and gently toss.

Peach & Berry Salad

Peach & Berry Salad

Ingredients 

3 Fresh Peaches

2 1/2 Pints Blackberries

1 Pint Strawberries Hulled and Sliced

1/4 Cup Honey

1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cardamom

Directions

Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add peaches and blanche for 30 seconds. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Cover with cold water and cool. Drain, peel, and slice. In a medium bowl, combine the peaches,blackberries, strawberries, honey, and cardamom. Toss together and refrigerate. 

Vegetable Parmesan Bake

Vegetable Parmesan Bake

(Original Recipe)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 large sweet yellow onion cut in half and sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-2 russet potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 zucchini
• 1 yellow squash
• 3 large Roma tomatoes
• Sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• Dried thyme, to taste
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 60 seconds. Spread the onion mixture on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 60 seconds. Spread the onion mixture on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Cover the dish with tin foil and bake for 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Uncover and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top and bake for another 25-30 minutes or until browned. Enjoy.