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Meals (Broccoli & Cheese Soup with Croutons)
By chefbobby
In a medium pot, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat
- Croutons:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup yellow onions or sliced leeks (white parts only, well rinsed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed and separated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups shredded medium Cheddar
- Croutons, for garnish, recipe follows
- 1 cup 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubed French bread
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Essence or Creole seasoning, recipe follows
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the bread in a medium bowl and toss with oil and Essence. Spread evenly on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring twice, until light golden brown on top, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
- Emeril's Essence:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Desserts (Wave-Your-Flag Cake)
By chefbobby
SLICE 1 cup strawberries; cut remaining strawberries in half
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, divided
- 1-1/2 cups boiling water
- 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Gelatin, any red flavor
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 pkg. (12 oz.) prepared pound cake, cut into 10 slices
- 1-1/3 cups blueberries, divided
- 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
Sides (Pasta Salad with Asparagus, Corn & Sun-Dried Tomatoes)
By chefbobby
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 pound fusilli pasta
- 1 cup chopped blanched asparagus
- 1 cup blanched corn kernels
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground pepper
Meals (Bucatina a La Surf & Surf)
By chefbobby
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, and add a handful of salt
- Salt
- 1 pound bucatini
- 1 cup pancetta, diced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 16 Manila clams, scrubbed
- 1/2 bottle dry white wine
- 12 to 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 sprig thyme, leaves chopped
- 1 pound 16/20 shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on
- 1/2 pound calamari, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1/2 pound large bay scallops, cleaned, patted dry
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
Meals (Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast)
By chefbobby
1) In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 5 1/2 pounds pot roast
Meals (Crab Cakes)
By chefbobby
1)Make crab cake mixture. Process crackers in food processor until finely ground
- 14 saltine crackers
- 1 Lb lump crabmeat (picked over for shells)
- 3 green onions,minced
- 2 Tbsp butter,melted
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tsp hot sauce
- 1 Tsp old bay seasoning
Desserts (Caramel Apple Cheesecake)
By chefbobby
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in
- 1-1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 8 whole crackers)
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Meals (Pepperoni Pizza Chili)
By chefbobby
1) In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer...
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
- 1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (12 ounces) pizza sauce
- 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Breakfast (Arepas with Poblanos, Bacon & Eggs)
By chefbobby
1) Preheat the broiler to high
- 2 large poblano chile peppers
- 1 cup corn flour or finely ground cornmeal
- 1 ear corn, kernels scraped from the cob
- Salt
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese (a couple of handfuls)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Corn or vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 pound smoky bacon, chopped
- 8 large eggs, beaten
- A small handful cilantro or parsley, finely chopped
Sides (Pasta Salad with Salami, Carrots, Peas & Roasted Red Peppers)
By chefbobby
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 pound tortellini
- 1 cup cubed salami
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas or snap peas, blanched
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, minced
- Freshly ground pepper