Roasted Garlic and Tatsoi Hummus

Add 2 handfuls of Tatsoi (or spinach), one can rinsed chickpeas (reserving liquid), 2 tbs olive oil, and cloves of two roasted garlic bulbs to a food mixer. Blend adding some reserved liquid/ olive oil to make a paste like consistency  Add salt/ pepper to taste. You could add some roasted red pepper as well, if you like some spice. Chill and serve with small wheat crackers. 

Crab Cakes and Eggs

Combine a 6 oz. can Lump Blue crab meat with 3/4 cup of Panko, 1 clove pressed garlic, 1/4 fine chopped onion, 1 egg, 1 tbs Worcestershire, 1 tsp Dijon, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tbs melted butter in a bowl. Mix gently by hand as to not mash the ingredients. 

Cover and refrigerate for one hour. 

Form into balls and roll in extra Panko. Place in hot cast iron skillet and press into patties. Cook until crispy and flip to finish other side. Serve with eggs and a sauce made of 50/50 Franks Red Hot and Mayo. 

Black Beans, Rice, and Marinated Herring

I started by cooking my rice in seasoned water. I added 1/2 finely diced habanero chili at the last three minutes. I drained my rice by pouring over black beans in a colander reserving 1/3 cup of rice liquid. This will save the bits of habanero. 
I returned rice and beans to pan adding two fresh jalapenos,diced.
I took my herring, packed in Franks Hot Sauce, rough chopped, and added to mixture. Serve hot or cold with tortilla chips. 

Roasted Garlicky Shrimp atop Fresh Greens Salad

Start with raw, deveined shrimp. 
You can buy 16-20 count for about $6/ pound. Thaw by placing shrimp on a few paper towels in a covered bowl over night in the refrigerator. 
Peel your shrimp and remove tails by squeezing and pulling tails. Run under a quick rinse with cold water and place back on the paper towel. Pat dry. Place shrimp in a dry bowl and lightly drizzle with some olive oil. Toss with your hands so all shrimp is lightly wet. 
Season with garlicky jerk marinade and place on warm cooking sheet in a 400* oven for 6-10 minutes. The shrimp is done when it turns pink and glassy. Let set for 3-5 minutes before placing on your salad.

Mock BW3 Spicy Garlic Sauce

1 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce 
1/3 cup vegetable oil 
1 tsp sugar 
1 tsp garlic powder 
1/2 tsp black pepper (ground) 
1/2 tsp cayenne (powder) 
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce 
1 egg yolk 
2 tsps water 
2 tsps cornstarch 

 In a small sauce pan combine first seven ingredients. Heat over medium heat until sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Whisk egg yolk and water together. Add cornstarch and continue to whisk until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Slowly add warm hot sauce mixture to egg mixture. Continually whisk to create an emulsion. 
Dredge wings or legs in sauce and serve. Chill remaining for later use.

Homemade Smoked Sausage Balls

1 1/2# fresh ground pork 1-2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped fine 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper 6-8 jalapenos, seeded and chopped fine 3/4 cup quick oats, pulsed to fine but not powder Fold together gently just enough to mix evenly. Roll into balls and place in freezer on sheet pan for 15 minutes. Smoke indirect for 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 170 degrees under heavy smoke. Balls are done when thermometer reads 160. At game time, place balls in a crock with you favorite sauce.

Black Bean Cakes-n-Eggs

Adapted from Cooking Light magazine

2 tablespoons your favorite oil
5 large eggs
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup panko, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped green garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Place 1 tablespoon oil, 1 egg, and beans in a food processor. Pulse 20 times or until mixture becomes a coarsely chopped paste. Combine bean mixture, 5 tablespoons panko, garlic, and next 4 ingredients in a bowl.
Place 3 tablespoons panko in a dish. Divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into 4 patties and dredge in panko. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons oil. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Wipe pan clean. Add remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Crack 4 eggs into skillet. Cover and cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Arrange 1 serving sauteed greens, 1 black bean patty, and 1 egg on each of 4 plates.
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