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Jim's Chicken Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 1 (3 to 4 lb) chicken
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup (or more) mayonnaise
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- sweet pickle relish
Spaghetti Pie
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: Cook and drain spaghetti
- 1 (16-oz.) package spaghetti
- 2 T butter
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
- 1 t white sugar
- 1 t dried oregano
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Green Chile Savory Bread Pudding
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Get a 9” x 13” casserole dish
- 3 English Muffin, split
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Pound bulk sausage (regular, or half regular and half spicy)
- 7 oz. can chopped green chiles
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 12 eggs
Moroccan Spicy Carrots
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Combine carrots, water, garlic, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a s...
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 2 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
German Fish Balls with Green Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
To make the meatballs, simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl and form into small meatballs, about the size of a ...
- Serves 4.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- FISH MEATBALLS
- 1 pound ground fish
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- GREEN SAUCE
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, minced (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 cup fish stock or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons minced spinach, amaranth or lamb’s quarters
- 1/4 cup chopped sorrel (optional)
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic chives or regular chives
- 1 sage leaf, minced
- Salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
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Mushroom Wellington
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Tender and juicy mushrooms with a creamy onion sauce are the stars of this mushroom wellington show in this twist o...
- ONION CREAM SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 20 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 ounce brandy
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into pieces
- 2 sheets (450g) package butter puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg mixed with 2 tablespoons of water, for brushing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 cups onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 ounce brandy
- 1 cup whipping cream
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Company Pork Roast
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Cut a small, lengthwise opening through the roast and stuff it with the chopped prunes and apple
- 2 lb. boneless pork roast
- 6 - 8 pitted prunes, chopped
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1/4 c. white wine
- 1/4 c. water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Gravy (optional)
- 1 c. milk or cream
- 1 tbsp. raspberry jelly
Cranberry Bean Salad With Asian Dressing
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Rinse and drain beans, then soak them overnight in enough water to cover them by several inches
- 1 cup dried pinto, black or cannellini beans
- water to cover
- 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp Asian chili sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh corn or frozen corn, thawed
- 8 oz green beans, cut into 1/2" pieces, steamed and chilled
- 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed (SEE NOTE)
- 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and diced
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Whole Yellow Pea Soup
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
A traditional Québec recipe
- Broth:
- 1 block salt pork, cut into strips
- 1 ham bone
- 2 smoked pork hocks
- water or chicken broth
- Soup:
- 2 lbs whole yellow peas - soaked overnight or for 10 hours
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Coleman dry mustard
- salted herbs or salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Jim's Jambalaya
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the fat over medium heat
- 1/4 cup chicken fat, pork lard, beef fat or margarine
- 3 cups finely chopped onions
- 2 cups finely chopped celery
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped green peppers
- 1-1/2 cups chopped tasso (preferred) or other smoked ham
- 1-1/2 cups chopped andouille sausage (preferred) or any other good smoked pork sausage
- 8 medium-size tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 T plus 1 t Chef Prudhomme’s Meat Magic
- 1 t minced garlic
- 1-1/2 t Chef Prudhomme’s Magic Pepper Sauce
- 2-1/2 cups uncooked rice (preferably converted)
- 2 cups pork or chicken broth, or water