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Shrimp Cocktail
By Thom7747
Using a pair of scissors or a serrated knife, make an incision down the backside of the shrimp, following the intes...
- 32 shell-on (21 to 25 count) tiger shrimp
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups ice
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup prepared chili sauce
- 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Few grinds fresh black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning
Batter Fried Chicken
By Thom7747
Make the brine by whisking together 1 quart cold water, 1/4 cup table salt and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in large bo...
- Brine:
- 1 quart cold water
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 whole chicken, broken down into 8 pieces
- Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 5 teaspoons pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-3/4 cups cold water
- 2 quarts vegetable oil
Crunchy Noodle Salad
By Thom7747
"Try this Crunchy Noodle Salad recipe, or contribute your own
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound thin spaghetti
- 1 pound sugar snap peas
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves; minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds; divided
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 red bell peppers; cored and seeded, and thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (with and green parts); sliced diagonally
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Chicken and Rice Casserole for One
By Thom7747
This is my favorite chicken and rice casserole
- 1 chicken breast, cut-up
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cups rice, uncooked
- 1/3 canned cream of chicken soup
- 1/3 canned cream of mushroom soup
- 1/3 canned cream of celery soup
Poor Man’s Steak
By Thom7747
Mix together the ground beef, cracker crumbs, water, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined
- 2-3 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup cracker crumbs
- 1 cup cold water
- Salt and pepper (I use approximately 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper)
- Flour
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or homemade equivalent)
Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage (Slow Cooker)
By Thom7747
Place onions and potatoes in the bottom of the Crock-Pot Pour in water and place brisket on top Pour beer over
- 10 Baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 onion, peeled cut into pieces
- 4 cups of water
- 4 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
- 6 ounces of Guinness
- 1/2 head of cabbage, coarsely chopped
Raspberry Stracciatelle Ice Cream
By Thom7747
Bring cream and milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 7 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups raspberry puree, best quality
- 8 ounces melted white chocolate
Summer Fresh Tomato Soup
By Thom7747
This soup is very smooth and tasty
- 1 teaspoon margarine
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Dash white pepper
- Fresh oregano leaves (optional)
Lobster Bisqué
By Thom7747
The word bisque refers o a highly seasoned shellfish puree flavored with brandy and cream
- SHELLFISH STOCK:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 leeks, rinsed well and chopped
- 2 stalks chopped celery, chopped
- 1 fresh fennel bulb
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 28 ounces canned tomatoes, diced with juice
- 1 bunch tarragon, stems tied together and leaves chopped
- 1 bunch thyme, stems tied together and leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 6 cups stock, shellfish stock or chicken
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat
- 4 Italian tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups oyster crackers, optional
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pounds crustacean shells, or use liquid from cooking lobster
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, with leaves, chopped
- 1 leek, chopped
- 1/2 head garlic
- 2 ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 4 sprigs Italian parsley
- 4 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup brandy
- 12 cups water, mineral or filtered.
- (DO NOT USE WATER IF USING LIQUID FROM COOKING LOBSTER.)
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
By Thom7747
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is perfect for those busy days when you need a comforting bowl of beef stew for supper! Get t...
- 1 3-4 pound chuck roast, cut into bite sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
- 1 medium onion
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
- 3 carrots, sliced into 1-inch slices
- 3 stalks celery, sliced into 1-inch slices
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 3 cups beef stock