Vegetables

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Ingredients Cauliflower Base 6-8 cups cauliflower 2 slices bacon thick cut (or 1/4 cup bacon bits) 1/2 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Ingredients Cheese Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream salt and pepper to taste Ingredients Baked Topping […]

Green Beans Roasted with Pecans

Green Beans Roasted with Pecans

Ingredients 1 pound fresh Green Beans 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions Preheat oven to 425°F.  In a large mixing bowl, mix together green beans, pecans, olive oil, parmesan […]

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients 1 pound large mushrooms 3 tablespoons butter 3 green onions, minced 4 ounces crab meat 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons cream cheese Pinch of Salt Pinch pepper Pinch of Chili Flakes Directions Wipe the mushrooms with a damp […]

Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower Casserole

Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets 2 tablespoons heavy cream 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup salsa verde 2 tablespoons jalapeños, chopped 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat […]

Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients 3 C cauliflower, chopped into small florets 2 tablespoons sour cream 4 tablespoons cream cheese (2 oz) 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese 1 tablespoons chopped jalapeño Salt Pepper Directions Pre-heat the oven to 325°F, and either […]

Broccoli Bacon Casserole

Broccoli Bacon Casserole

Ingredients 6 cups fresh broccoli, chopped 8 ounces cream cheese, very soft 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided 3 slices thick cut bacon already cooked (or 1/2 cup bacon bits) 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Directions Pre-heat the oven […]

Creamy Spaghetti Squash

Creamy Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients 6 cups spaghetti squash (1 large or 2 small) 2 cups baby spinach 1/2 cup yellow onion 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided) 1/2 cup sour cream 1 egg 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (divided – half goes on top) […]

Basic Cheese Sauce for Veggies

Basic Cheese Sauce for Veggies

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour into butter until smooth. Pour milk into butter mixture and […]

Fried Okra

Fried Okra

Ingredients ½ cup corn meal 1 cup self-rising flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 cup buttermilk Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh whole okra Directions  1. In a large skillet, heat 3-inches of oil […]

Open Faced Jalapeño Poppers

Open Faced Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients 2 cups Colby-jack or Mexican blend cheese, shredded 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1⁄4 cup bacon crumbles, cooked 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder 12 – large fresh jalapeño peppers (about 1 pound), cut in half lengthwise and […]