PATTY’S PICK: CREAMY BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

PATTY’S PICK: CREAMY BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

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16 ounces fresh broccoli florets 2 cups chicken broth, divided 1 stick salted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 (10.75-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, shredded In a...
TAMALES WITH BLACK BEANS AND WINTER GREENS

TAMALES WITH BLACK BEANS AND WINTER GREENS

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  1 can black beans, plus 1 can water 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Ancho chilies, chopped 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper Olive oil for sautéing 1 bunch kale 1 dozen hot tamales, husks removed 4 cups frisee, romaine or red leaf lettuces SALAD...
BLACK-EYED PEA BEIGNETS WITH HOT PEPPER JELLY

BLACK-EYED PEA BEIGNETS WITH HOT PEPPER JELLY

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3 cups cooked black-eyed peas ½ cup cornmeal 1 onion, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon freshly ground...
BROWNIE CRUSH PEPPERMINT CUPCAKES

BROWNIE CRUSH PEPPERMINT CUPCAKES

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1 stick butter ⅓ cup cocoa 1 cup water ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups crushed peppermint candy FROSTING: 1 stick butter ⅓ cup cocoa ⅓ cup buttermilk 1 box...