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Kentucky Hot Brown

Kentucky Hot Brown

How Kentucky deals with leftovers.  There are a few recipes I’ve thought about for years and never actually made. Kentucky Hot Browns are one of them. I had researched it for our decade themed NYE nights for the 1920s but never actually made it. I think about it every year […]

The Italian Club

Ingredients: 1 lb thinly sliced good quality  roasted turkey deli meat 1 lb thinly sliced lean capicola 1/3 lb imported smoked provolone iceberg lettuce, sliced 3/4 lb crisp bacon strips 1/4 lb jarred roasted red peppers, drained mayonnaise 12 pieces white toast Directions: Arrange 4 slices of toast on a platter […]

Cuban Black Beans and Rice Casserole with Turkey and Zucchini

Ingredients: 4 slices of bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 zucchini, cubed 1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly 2 cups cubed, cooked turkey 2 cups leftover Moros y Cristianos (Cuban-style Rice and Beans) 2/3 cup extra sharp cheddar Directions: Grease a 2-quart baking pan or small casseroles to equal 2 quarts. […]

Bacon Pepper Jack Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower,  lightly steamed and cut into florets (about 2 cups) 8 oz brick pepper jack cheese, shredded 1 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 1 bunch scallions, chopped 2 pieces cooked, thick cut bacon, crumbled 1/4 cup roughly chopped Italian […]

Hangtown Fry-ttata

Ingredients: 1 pint shucked oysters, preferably “select” size 1 1/2 cup cornmeal 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup chopped scallions 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup milk 10 eggs freshly ground black pepper olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Heat 1-inch canola oil in a heavy skillet. In […]

Yellow Squash “Home Fries”

Ingredients: 4 strips of bacon, cut into 1/2 inch wide pieces 2 medium-large yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch thick half moons 1 medium onion, sliced into 1/8 inch thick half moons salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Saute the bacon in a large skillet. When nearly fully cooked, drain all […]