Diva Tasting: Napa Cabbage Bowl…

Napa Cabbage Bowl Ingredients ⅓ cup white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 3 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 small head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced 2 carrots, peeled and grated ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds 5 scallions, thinly sliced Directions Bring white wine vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over …

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Diva Tasting: Buttermilk Corn Bread…

Buttermilk Corn Bread Ingredients ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 stick butter melted 2 cups white cornmeal ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons sugar (optional) 5  teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 eggs 2 cups buttermilk Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Pour vegetable oil into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and swirl oil to coat bottom and sides of …

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Diva Tasting: Skillet Beef Pot Pie…

Skillet Beef Pot Pie Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups cubed beef stew meat 1 onion, diced 2 yellow potatoes, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 1 rib celery, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 bay leaf salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 cups low-sodium beef stock 1 cup milk 1 sprig fresh rosemary ½ cup frozen peas 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed Directions Preheat oven to 350 …

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Diva Tasting: Pan Fried Asparagus…

Pan Fried Asparagus Ingredients ½ cup butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed Directions Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and cook until fork-tender, turning …

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Diva Tasting: Skillet Tamale Pie…

Skillet Tamale Pie Ingredients cooking spray 3 pounds ground beef 2 small jar diced jalapeno peppers with juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper 2 (8.5 ounce) boxes dry corn muffin mix 3 eggs 1 cup milk, divided 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided Directions Preheat the oven to 350 …

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Diva Tasting: Skillet Jalapeno Cheese Corn Bread…

Skillet Jalapeno Cheese Corn Bread Ingredients 4 slices bacon 1 Small jar diced jalapeno peppers with juice 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup half n’ half ½ cup sour cream 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar (optional) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese, divided 5 green onions, chopped Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 …

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Diva Tasting: Slow Cooker Chicken Mexicali…

Slow Cooker Chicken Mexicali Ingredients 8 chicken boneless skinless breasts 2 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoon onion powder 2  (15.5 ounce) jar salsa or picante according to taste 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers Directions Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with …

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Diva Tasting: Italian Calzone…

Italian Calzone Dough: 1 Package of Puff Pastry Dough Thawed 6 Sheets. Filling2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1  cup ricotta cheese 1 cup diced pepperoni ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves Directions Dough, keep in refrigerator until ready to use. Make filling: Meanwhile, combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and basil leaves in a medium bowl. Mix …

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Diva Tasting: Beef N’ Tots…

Beef and Tots Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 package cremini mushrooms sliced 2 pounds ground chuck beef (80% lean) 1  teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon black pepper 2  (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed 1 ½ pounds frozen tater tots ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 small scallions, thinly sliced Directions …

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