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Creole Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon
By jdwooten
Eco-minded chefs are cooking with wild American shrimp, but not just for ethical reasons
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Mexican Wedding Cookies
By jdwooten
Delicious nutty cookies that are rolled in powdered sugar
- 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 cup ground blanched almonds
Snap bean-corn salad with yellow tomato vinaigrette
By jdwooten
VINAIGRETTE: Puree tomato, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in blended until emulsified: transfer to a bowl
- INAIGRETTE:
- 1 (6-oz) ripe yello tomato, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 fresh red chile (jalapeno or Fresno)seeded, minced
- SALAD:
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb. yellow wax beans, trimmed
- 2 large ears fresh corn, kernels removed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill
Chicken and Sausage Jambalya
By jdwooten
Between the andouille sausage and the cayenne, this is one spicy dish
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1/2 pound andouille or hot link sausages
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 in all), cut into 1-inch pieces
Thai Shrimp on Lemongrass Stalks
By jdwooten
A thin, firm stalk of lemongrass makes an aromatic skewer for shrimp
- For the Thai brushing sauce:
- 6 thin stalks fresh lemongrass
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 Tbs. Asian fish sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 green onions, white portions only, trimmed to
- 2 -inch lengths
Beef Medallions with African Curry Cream Sauce
By jdwooten
Here, beef medallions are enlivened with a vibrant cream sauce that’s seasoned with African curry, which lends mi...
- 10 to 12 oz. beef medallions, each about 3/4 inch thick
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Canola oil for brushing
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1 1/2 tsp. African curry
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbs. whipping cream
Sheperd's Pie
By jdwooten
Make it a meal-in-one with this recipe for traditional lamb potpie, which yields eight individual servings (or two ...
- 2 pound(s) freshly ground lamb
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon(s) flour
- 1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 10 ounce(s) frozen peas, thawed
- 2 1/2 pound(s) russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup(s) milk
- 6 tablespoon(s) butter
Chicken Tetrazzini
By jdwooten
This creamy chicken-and-noodle casserole, studded with mushrooms and green peas, is extremely freezer-friendly and ...
- Coarse salt
- Ground pepper
- 6 tablespoon(s) butter
- 1 pound(s) white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1 inch thick
- 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 3 cup(s) milk
- 1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup(s) dry white wine
- 3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves
- 1 pound(s) linguine, broken in half
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 package(s) (10-ounce) frozen peas, thawed and drained
Eggplant and Peppers with Feta
By jdwooten
There is something about eggplant that I really love, and when you grill it, an amazing thing happens to the taste ...
- 2 large eggplants, ends trimmed, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
- Salt
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced lengthwise into 8 pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced lengthwise into 8 pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced lengthwise into 8 pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced lengthwise into 8 pieces
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (3 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram, oregano, or basil, or a combination
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Stuffed Noodle Soup
By jdwooten
Homemade ravioli soup paves the way for stuffed chicken breasts accompanied by an easy spinach side dish
- 1 (about 3 pound) whole chicken, (liver and neck reserved)
- 3 sprig(s) flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped parsley
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 garlic cloves
- 10 black peppercorns, crushed
- Coarse salt
- 1/4 cup(s) freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- 1 large egg
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 8 (3 1/2 inches each) square wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen