Roasted Red Potatoes

If you need a quick side to add to your Labor Day meal, try these potatoes. they require very little preparation and cooking time. Delicious!

Ingredients

• 10 small red potatoes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp of Emeril's Original Essence
• Light cooking oil spray

Directions
Preheat oven to 425° degrees.

Lightly grease an 8"x 8" pan and set aside. Cut the potatoes into 4 pieces (quartered). Place the potatoes into the pan and sprinkle the black pepper, Italian seasoning, and Emeril's Original Essence on the potatoes. Lightly spray the potatoes with the cooking oil spray and place them in the oven to cook for 30 - 35 minutes or until the potatoes are done (this can be checked by placing a fork into the potatoes to make sure they are soft inside). Enjoy with your favorite meat and veggies. (Makes 4 servings)

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Honey Barbecue Drumsticks

Honey Barbecue Drumsticks would be a good addition to any Labor Day meal. They can be prepared by grilling them or cooking them in the oven.



10 - 12 fresh chicken drumsticks
2 cups of barbecue sauce (your favorite)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp of honey 
1/4 tsp of black pepper
1/4 tsp of Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp of Emeril's Original Essence (or seasoning salt)

Preheat oven to 425° degrees.

Begin by bringing a 6 quart pot, half-filled with water, to a boil. Add the chicken drumsticks and cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until done (you will know when they're done by sticking a fork in them and the juice is clear).  Once the chicken drumsticks are done, transfer them to a greased cookie sheet (to prevent sticking).  Sprinkle the chicken legs with half of the black pepper, Italian seasoning, and Emeril's Original Essence and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is slightly crispy. Remove the chicken from the oven and coat the other side of the chicken with the remaining seasonings and cook another 10 - 15 minutes or until crisp.

While the chicken is cooking, mix together the barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Add the sauce to a small pot and heat on medium heat for 10 minutes. 

Remove the chicken drumsticks from the oven and coat the them with the prepared sauce. Cook the chicken drumsticks for 10 more minutes and serve with your favorite sides! Enjoy! Makes 4 - 6 servings.


For grilling: Prepare the chicken in the same way except once the chicken is done boiling, season them and add them to the grill and cook 5 - 10 minutes on each side and coat the the prepared sauce. 

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Banana-Watermelon Smoothie

Need a light snack to calm the midnight hunger? Try this refreshing and filling blend of bananas and watermelon.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of cubed watermelon (frozen)
• 2 medium size bananas
• 1 cup of almond milk

Directions
Mix all ingredients in a blender until well blended and serve! Makes 4 - 6 (8) oz servings.

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Seafood and Corn Chowder

We had this for dinner last night and I couldn't wait to share! You've got to try this. It is so good. Very few ingredients and very little time to prepare equals a fantastic meal in no time. Fresh corn from the cob works best in this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of fresh or frozen seafood mix (I used shrimp, calamari, and scallops)
• 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 3 cups of milk (I used almond milk)
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 2 cups of fresh or frozen corn
• 2 cups of seasoned frozen chopped potatoes
• 1/4 tsp of black pepper
• 1 tsp of sea salt

Directions
In a 4 quart pot add the butter and cook on medium heat until melted. Once the butter has melted, stir in the flour until well blended. Stir in the milk and cook until the mixture has thickened. Then stir in the potatoes, chicken broth, black pepper, and sea salt. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until the potatoes are done. Add the corn and seafood mix and cook for approximately 10 - 15 minutes or until the seafood is done and the broth is thick and creamy. You will know that the seafood is done by the whitening of the shrimp, etc. Serve in 8 - 10 oz bowls and let cool for approximately 5 minutes. Enjoy! 

Makes 4 - 6 servings.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are one of my favorite summers sides. I'd better enjoy them while I can! :)

2 Tbsp of cooking oil
2 large green tomatoes
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs (the yolk and white separated)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt

Heat a 10" skillet on low to medium heat. Add the cooking oil. While the skillet is heating, slice the tomatoes (the slices should be approximately 1/4 inch thick). Sprinkle the slices with the salt and pepper on both sides. In two separate bowls, or plates, that can hold the egg whites, add the add whites only to one and the flour to the other. Dip the seasoned slices into the egg white first and then coat them lightly with the flour.

Place the coated tomato slices onto the heated skillet and cook them on both sides for approximately 3-4 minutes. Pay close attention to the temperature of the skillet so as not to brown the tomatoes too quickly. Once the tomatoes have cooked to a light golden brown, remove them from the skillet and cool and serve as a side dish to your favorite meal or as a snack. Enjoy!

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