Appetizers/Sides/Other
APPLE CIDER SWEET POTATOES
You Need:
3 lbs. Sweet Potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 cup Apple Cider
1 TBSP butter
1 TSP Slap Ya Mama Original Blend
DIRECTIONS: In large pot over high heat combine sweet taters, apple cider & add Slap Ya Mama (or Tony Chachere's) Original Blend seasoning. When it begins to boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer till taters are tender. Mash taters till smooth. (You may add a tad more cider if needed). Stir in butter & add a dash more Original seasoning. Serves 4
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Pepperbee's International
Spicy Sweet BACON DIP
A simple & GREAT crowd pleaser - for the Holidays, or just sitting watching football.Ingredients:
1 - 8 0z. pkg. Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup SHARP Cheddar Cheese
3 Green Onions
4 Tbs. JALAPENOS chopped
Syrup / Juice from JALAPENOS
Cooked Bacon
Ritz Crackers
Corn Chips
DIRECTIONS: Mix first 5 ingredients & spread in a baking dish. Crumble crackers on top. Bake @ 350* for 15 minutes. Top with crumbled bacon, & drizzle with the syrup from JALAPENOS. Serve with your favourite corn chips.
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Pepperbee's
Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
16 oz. angel hair pasta
6 oz. can black olives chopped
6 oz. green olives, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup peanut or olive oil
4 Tbsp. mayonnaise
4 Tbsp. Greek seasoning
4 Tbsp. lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cook pasta according to package. Let cool.
2. Chop olives and green onions and set aside.
3. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek seasoning, lemon juice, and the oil.
4. Once pasta is cooked and cooled, add chopped veggies and dressing. Mix well and serve.
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Pepperbee's
Turkey, Kale & Brown Rice Soup
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, Chopped
3 Medium Carrots
1 Red Bell Pepper
8 ozs. ground turkey meat, broken into small chunks
1 Tbs. Italian Seasoning
5 cups Chicken Broth
1 x 15 oz. can Diced Tomatoes, Drained
1 Cup Brown Rice (Cooked)
1 Small bunch Kale, center ribes removed, leaves coarsely chopped
1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. Black Pepper, 8 - 10 dashes
1/4 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesean Cheese
DIRECTIONS: Heat oil in large pot over medium - high heat. Add onions, carrots & bell pepper. Sauts, stirring frquently until it starts to brwn & soften. Season with pinch of salt & pepper. Add turkey & stir until meat turns white & begins to colour very slightly around edges.(5 - 7 minutes). Add Italian seasoning & stir 1 minute.
Add broth, diced tomatoes & rice - bring to a boil. Stir in kale & season with salt, pepper. Reduce heat to med - low. Cover & simmer until vegetables are tender.
Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parsley & parmesan cheese.