Author: Melanie Maxwell

INGREDIENTS Grits: Spicy Shrimp and Sausage: DIRECTIONS Bring 2 cups of the chicken stock, the heavy cream and 4 tablespoons of the butter to a simmer in a heavy saucepan.Gradually whisk in the grits.Reduce the heat and simmer until the grits have thickened, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid lumps while covered with…

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS Rinse the dried shrimp and dried scallops with water. Then, place them in a bowl and soak with 2/3 cup of water for 30 minutes. The shrimp and scallops should have plumped up a little. You can drain the water once you’re done soaking or save it. I usually save the water and…

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place mushrooms on baking sheet and drizzle with half the olive oil and half the salt. Set aside momentarily. Center green beans on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with remaining olive oil and salt. Fold over edges…

INGREDIENTS Garnish: cilantro, thinly sliced jalapeño, dollop sour cream, crusty bread for dipping DIRECTIONS Heat oil in a large heavy bottom pot, or dutch oven, over medium high heat. Add onion, and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add ancho chili and bell pepper. Turn heat to medium and saute until tender about 10 minutes, stirring…

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS In a food processor, puree half of the garlic, bell peppers and onions with 1 tablespoon of salt until smooth.Pour the mixture into a large bowl, add the pork and stir to coat. Cover with your Teeo Silicone Lid and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.Drain the pork, wipe off any marinade and pat dry…

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS Combine flour, garlic powder, and salt & pepper.Toss beef in flour mixture.Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot.Cook the beef and onions until browned.Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.Stir in all remaining ingredients except for peas, cornstarch, and water.Reduce heat to…