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Jim's Fruit and Arugula Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Dice apples, pear, red onion, and cucumber "brunoise" (small cubes)
- 3 diffent types of apples
- 1 yellow pear
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 cups of chopped arugula
- creamy blue cheese dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
Jim's Shrimp & Grits
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Our family loves this recipe! Juicy Creole seasoned shrimp with smoked sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery and to...
- GRITS:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup onions, small diced
- 1/4 cup celery, small diced
- 1/4 cup green peppers, small diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 16 to 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (reserve shells)
- 1 ounce sherry
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Lemon juice from half a lemon
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped for garnish
- 2 tablespoons plus extra for greasing dish, unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Frank's® hot sauce or Tabasco® sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned grits
- 1 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or 1 container Boursin cheese
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Breakfast Break Pudding
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Lightly oil the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker
- 4 1/2 C. cubed French or Italian bread
- 3 large cooking apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 C. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 C. milk or soy milk
- 1/4 C. maple syrup
- 12 oz. cooked sausage, crumbled
Canadian Lobster Newburg
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: Cut the lobster into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups fresh lobster meat
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
- generous dash paprika
- generous dash nutmeg
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 cups whipping cream
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
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- 1 lb of Italian pork sausage, (then cooked, drained, crumbled)
- 4 1/2 cups cubed day old bread
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 10 eggs slightly beaten
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 cup peeled, chopped tomatoes (optional)
Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Because andouille varies in spiciness, we suggest tasting a piece of the cooked sausage and then adjusting the amou...
- 1 medium onion, peeled, ends trimmed, and quartered lengthwise
- 1 medium rib of celery, cut crosswise into quarters
- 1 medium red bell pepper, stem removed, seeded, and quartered lengthwise
- 5 medium cloves of garlic, peeled
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 8 ounces andouille sausage , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (10 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (see note)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2-ounce), drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved
- 1 cup clam juice
- 1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound medium shrimp (31 to 35 shrimp per pound), or large shrimp, shelled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , minced
Traditional Refried Beans
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Put beans and water into Dutch oven
- 1 pound package Dried pinto beans
- 4 cups Water for soaking
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Bacon grease
- 3 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tbsp American chili powder
Jim's Crepes Suzettes
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Step 1: Put 1/2 cup of sugar and orange peels in a processor
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 orange peels
- 4.5 oz butter
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 Tablespoons orange liqueur
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon orange liqueur
- 1 cup flour
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Pineapple Chicken Salad with Grapes
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Combine dressing mix, mayonnaise, yogurt, and honey
- 1 ounce dry Ranch salad dressing mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup yogurt (pineapple or pina colada-flavored if desired)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
- 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 and 1/2 cups seedless red grapes
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained (optional)
- 1 cup celery, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Jim's Halibut with Remoulade Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Serve this tasty fish with fries or baked potatoes and green beans or fresh tomatoes and salad greens
- One halibut roast (2-3 lbs) or 6 single-serving fillets.
- Remoulade Sauce
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, blending well.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise /
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 to 3 green onions with 3 to 4 inches of green, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced, optional
- 2-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Creole mustard or similar whole grain mustard
- 2-3 T crushed capers and 2-3 anchovy fillets can also be added (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- A few dashes of Tabasco or hot sauce, to taste
- A few dashes or Worcestershire sauce