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The Darby's Oysters Rockefeller
By LaLaCooks
A classic recipe for oysters, said to be "as rich as Rockefeller," gets an update from chef Alex Guarnaschelli, Foo...
- 48 small to medium oysters, such as Wellfleet or Beau Soleil, scrubbed
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 6 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- Coarse salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Herbsaint
- 4 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped oil-packed anchovy filets, in their oil
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound baby spinach, stemmed, washed, and chopped
- 1 pound fresh watercress, stemmed, washed, and chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh basil, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted panko
- 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 2 scallions, trimmed, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa
By LaLaCooks
1/3 cup = 1point Adding the inner veins and seeds from the chile will increase the heat in this salsa
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup prechopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped poblano chile
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
Fried-Fish Sandwiches with Jalapeño-Spiked Tomatoes
By LaLaCooks
Recipe by Nick Fauchald The Good News Bulgogi, the Korean classic, calls for slices of rich beef; this version us...
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- 2 1/4 cups club soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- Four 6-ounce skinless haddock or hake fillets
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
- 4 large Boston lettuce leaves
Stewed English Peas and Mushrooms
By LaLaCooks
PointsPlus values per serving: 3**
- 8 oz small button mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 8 oz thawed frozen pearl onions
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup water
- 1 large sprig thyme
- 10 oz thawed frozen petits pois
- 20 leaves fresh mint
- 1/4 cup small, picked sprigs dill
- 2 whole scallions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Balsamic-Glazed Salmon (with edamame & sugar snaps)
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed or chopped
- Four 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets, skinned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed or chopped
- 2 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame (12 ounces), thawed
- 2 cups sugar snap peas (6 ounces), halved
Amalfi Calamari Pasta
By LaLaCooks
by Hugh Garvey 100% would make it again
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound cleaned squid (bodies only), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings
- 2 cups olive oil
- 2 cups canola oil
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh italian parsley, divided
- Lemon wedges
- Special equipment: Deep-fry thermometer
Snow Pea and Avocado Slaw
By LaLaCooks
Toss snow peas with celery and some toasted walnuts
- 10 ounces snow peas, sliced lengthwise
- 2 celery ribs with leaves, thinly sliced
- toasted walnuts
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- avocado, thinly sliced
- minced chives
Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes ( or Sesame-Ginger Glazed or Lemon Tarragon)
By LaLaCooks
2 points - including variations Calories: 69 Fat: 3
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa
By LaLaCooks
Laura Zapalowski, Cooking Light APRIL 2011
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup prechopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped poblano chile
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
Tuna Melt With Apple and Avocado
By LaLaCooks
For the tuna: In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, scallions, onion, celery, and apple
- 2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained and flaked with a fork
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small Fuji apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 slightly firm avocado, pitted, peeled, and finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cilantro-dijon dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices multigrain bread
- 1 tomato, cut into 1/ 2-inch slices
- 4–6 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 pickle spears
- Fresh Lime Tortilla Chips