Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Using a paring knife, cut each date lengthwise through to the middle. Combine goat cheese and rosemary in a bowl until evenly mixed. Stuff each date with the goat cheese mixture. Wrap each date with a small piece…

Cornmeal-Crusted Cod

12 cod filets 1/4 cup lime juice 2/3 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup all-purpose flour salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup butter Rinse cod filets with water. Pat fish dry. Place lime juice in a shallow bowl. Whisk cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper together in a separate shallow bowl. Heat oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet over…

Grilled Flounder

1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 4 (2 ounce) flounder filets Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and celery salt together in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add flounder filets, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in…

Instant Pot Wheat Berries

6 cups water 2 cups wheat berries ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add water and wheat berries; stir once. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual pressure according to the manufacturer’s instructions and set the timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release…

Zucchini Pizza Bites

2 zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds 1/4 cup pizza sauce, or more to taste 20 slices pepperoni, or more to taste 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed Italian seasoning, dried parsley, or oregano for sprinkling (Optional) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread zucchini slices in 1 layer…

Easy Lemon Mousse

½ cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups lemon curd ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons mixed fresh berries 4 fresh mint leaves Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add confectioners’ sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, starting on low speed and increasing to high…

Jamie’s Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Stir in sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Gently place ears of corn into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let corn cook…

Avocado Ice Cream

3 ripe avocados – halved, pitted, and peeled 2 lemons, juiced 2 limes, juiced 1 lemon, zested 1 lime, zested 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup agave nectar, or more to taste ¼ cup corn syrup (Optional) Blend avocados, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest together in a food processor until smooth; add coconut milk, agave nectar, and corn syrup…

Alabama Fire Crackers

1 ⅔ cups vegetable oil 2 (1 ounce) envelopes ranch dressing mix 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 (16.5 ounce) package multigrain saltine crackers Place vegetable oil, ranch dressing mix, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and squeeze with your hands until…

BBQ Chicken Pizza

1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust 1 cup spicy barbeque sauce 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers 1 cup chopped red onion ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread barbeque sauce on crust. Top with chicken, pepperoncini peppers, onion,…