Author Archives: boymomfoodie

Crawfish Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 16 ounces cavatappi or elbow macaroni 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 (16-ounce) package crawfish tail meat 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese 1 cup shredded gouda cheese 1 cup shredded fontina cheese 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2Continue reading “Crawfish Mac and Cheese”

Citrus Kale Salad

Ingredients: 3 large oranges 2 Ruby Red grapefruit 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 (5-oz)package baby kale 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onionContinue reading “Citrus Kale Salad”

Chicken, Leek, and Pea Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter , plus extra for greasing 8 oz spaghetti pasta olive oil 2 leeks, cut into half moons and washed 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup frozen peas 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced 1 cup milk 1/3 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. PreheatContinue reading “Chicken, Leek, and Pea Pasta Bake”

Easiest Cream Corn

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions: In a skillet over medium heat, combine the corn, cream, salt,Continue reading “Easiest Cream Corn”

Chori Chorizo

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound ground Chorizo sausage (raw/not cured) casings removed 1 small onion sliced or diced 1 tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1-2 cups shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup green olives, thinly sliced Handful freshContinue reading “Chori Chorizo”

Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Just like Red Lobster! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese FOR THE TOPPING 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon driedContinue reading “Garlic Cheddar Biscuits”

Homemade Chicken Stock

Ingredients: 2 (5-pound) roasting chickens or 10 chicken breasts 3 large yellow onions, unpeeled and halved 6 carrots, unpeeled and halved 4 celery stalks with leaves, cut into thirds 20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 10 sprigs fresh thyme 1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons whole blackContinue reading “Homemade Chicken Stock”

Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp peanut oil 1/2 red onion , finely diced 2 tsp ginger , grated 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped 1 lb ground pork 5 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp fish sauce For serving: 2 green onions, sliced 8 oz cooked vermicelli noodles cucumber slices Carrot ribbonsContinue reading “Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls”

Coq au Vin Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients: 1 pounds ground turkey or chicken 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese kosher salt and black pepper 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 carrots, chopped 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 bay leavesContinue reading “Coq au Vin Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Cauliflower”