Ingredients: 1 egg 1 bunch scallion, chopped finely 3 dried shiitake mushroom rehydrated in hot water and minced 2 heads Shanghai cabbage*, chopped finely 1 cup pork broth 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound shrimp, chopped finely 3 tablespoons black sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons grated ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 […]
Ingredients: 10 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoon sour cream 4 oz smoked salmon, minced white pepper large capers for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, use a fork and thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, pepper, and the smoked salmon*. Spoon an […]
Ingredients:1/2 to 3/4 lb medium shrimp, steamed and peeled1/2 lb Spanish style chorizo, sliced thinly1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 avocado, slicedflour tortillassalsa (optional) Directions:Heat a pan large enough for a large tortilla to lay flat. Place one tortilla in the pan and heat until warmed through […]
Ingredients:2 lb catfish fillets, cut in half length-wise1/2 cup cornmeal1/4 flour1/4 corn flour1 tablespoon Old Bay1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle1 teaspoon celery seedsaltpepperjuice of one lemonoil for frying Directions: Place fish in single layer in a shallow bowl or tray, squeeze lemon juice over the fish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. On a plate, mix together […]
Ingredients: for the grits: 4 cups shrimp stock 1 cup stone-ground grits* (not instant) 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1/2 cup grated Parmesan for the shrimp: 1 lb medium sized shrimp, peeled 3 slices raw bacon, chopped 2/3 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 large bunch green […]
Ingredients:64 oz whole tomatoes (in juice), hand crushed1/2 lb fresh lump crab meat4 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced1 carrot, minced1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup red wine1/2 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons grated Asiago (divided)1/4 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella (divided)1 egg4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons heavy cream1/4 teaspoon nutmegsaltwhite pepperjumbo pasta shells, cooked and cooled […]
1 1/2 pounds eggplant, striped* and cut into 3/4 inch wedges1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges1 pepperoncini pepper, sliced, seeds & stem discarded3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes6 anchovy fillets4 cloves garlic, chopped1/4 cup olive oilfeta cheese 1 lb cooked short pasta *Cut the skin off in alternating rows, to help keep the eggplant […]
Ingredients: 1/2 lb medium sized flat rice noodles, broken in half lengthwise (if long) 1 lb Chinese chives, cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces* 3/4 lb medium to large raw shrimp, peeled and cut in half 1/2 lb ground pork 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons canola oil pinch salt pinch palm sugar juice of […]
Ingredients: 12 oz canned albacore tuna, thoroughly drained 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup wilted fresh or defrosted and drained frozen spinach 1/8 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons capers 2-5 tablespoons mayonnaise (to taste) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon celery […]
Ingredients:6 cups broth1 1/2 lbs shrimp, shelled1 lb orzo2 cups of broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces6 dried mushrooms (we used shiitake)1/2 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons white wine1 teaspoon saffron4 cloves garlic, mincedjuice of half a lemonsalt and pepper Directions:Pour the wine and shrimp in a bowl and refrigerate. In a […]