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Risotto with Spring Greens
By CarlaKay
A deliciously light spring risotto
- 8 cups unsalted chicken stock, preferably homemade(I made vegetable stock from a base-see photo)
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cups Italian Arborio or carnaroli rice
- 2 cups chopped fresh spring greens, such as spinach, chard, turnip greens, or arugula
- 4 ounces prosciutto, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (I omitted)
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated
Braised Chicken Thighs - Death Row Meal
By CarlaKay
Perfectly Braised, succulent chicken thighs
- 8 Chicken Thighs (Bone in, skin on)
- 1 lb Mushrooms
- 4 oz Butter
- 8 oz Balsamic Vinegar
- 15 clv Garlic (Blanched)
- 16 oz Chicken Stock
- 1 bag Baby Spinach
Potato Crusted Halibut
By CarlaKay
A delicious, lightly flavor infused, beautfully asthetic halibut recipe
- 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 thyme bundle
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lemon, zest removed from the lemon with a vegetable peeler in wide strips
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 3 Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
- 4 (6-ounce) Pacific halibut fillets
- Kosher salt
Cioppino, for our first time
By CarlaKay
Rich, luxurious seafood stew
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups chopped onion
- 1 large chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
- 8 to 10 cloves garlic, chopped (about 3 tablespoons), divided
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (750 milliliter) bottle fruity red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds firm, meaty fish such as shark, yellowtail, monkfish or sea bass, diced into large chunks
- 1 pound delicate, flaky fish, such as rock cod or snapper, diced into large chunks
- (we used Tilapia we had on hand for the fish)
- 3/4 pound shrimp, in shell
- 1 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound) Dungeness crab, cooked, cleaned and cracked
- (we omitted the crab)
- 1 pound small clams and/or mussels (we used both)
- 1 pound calamari (our addition)
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Seared Ahi Tuna - A Hop's Restaurant Favorite
By CarlaKay
Delicate, melt in your mouth flavor
- Tuna Steaks
- 2 8ounce ahi tuna steaks
- non stick cooking spray, preferred Pam with Canola
- blackening spice to coat
- szechuan sauce for topping
- Asian Cole Slaw
- bagged cole slaw mix
- sesame ginger dressing, preferred Paul Newman's
- Wasabi Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon wasabi powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Soy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce, preferred Sriracha
- 2 scallions, minced
- Garnishes
- pickled ginger
- wasabi cream sauce
- soy dipping sauce
Tortilla Espanola
By CarlaKay
A baked, golden brown potato omelette
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds red bliss potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 large eggs
Lechon Asado
By CarlaKay
The best pork roast for the best pressed cuban sandwiches
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt (kosher)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 3-pound pork shoulder roast
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour orange juice (I used fresh squeezed clementine juice)
- 1 large onion
- lemon wedges for serving
Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
By CarlaKay
Shrimp in a creamy, tomato herb sauce
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup clam juice (I do not recommend substituting)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced pepperoni (my addition)
Cheese Tortellini with Sausage Ragu
By CarlaKay
A quick and tasty weeknight pasta dish
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground mild italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce Mine, I mean Giada's (I make in batches), your favorite recipe, or jarred
- 1/2 cup red wine, (Riojo is one I use often for cooking)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound cheese tortellini, or choose your own pasta
- 2 inch sprig chopped fresh oregano
- 4 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons, i.e., chiffonade
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Bistec de Palomilla
By CarlaKay
Simple, easy, and delicious marinated steaks, Latin style
- 3 lbs. Top Sirloin steak – sliced very thin
- 10 garlic cloves – diced
- juice of 2 fresh limes
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- salt and coarse black pepper to taste
- olive oil (twice around the pan)
- 3 Tbsp. Fresh chopped parsley