Last weekend, I was looking for a dish to add to my collection of tasting menu dishes that everyone would love. Yes, this dish is rich, decadent and pretty over-the-top, but if served as a degustation portion, it’ll be satisfying while not being over-indulgent. Poached Lobster Ingredients: 2 – 8 ounce lobster tails, uncooked, shell [...]
I’m always amazed to hear people say that they can’t find anything to eat at their house. Anyone with a decent pantry should be able to turn up a simple delicious meal in minutes. Today, Friday, is the day before my weekly trip to the grocery store, so the fresh food on hand is limited, [...]
1 small pkg. flake-style imitation crabmeat 6 ounces linguini 2 large minced garlic cloves 1 tsp. dried oregano 2 tbs. butter 1 medium tomato, chopped ½ cup whipping cream ½ cup sliced green onions ½ cup Swiss cheese ½ cup parmesan cheese Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cook garlic and oregano in butter [...]
1/3 cup bread crumbs 48 little neck clams in the shell 1/3 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed pinch hot pepper flakes 1/3 cup white wine 1 tbs. chopped parsley 1 lb linguini, cooked according to package directions Soak clams in water to cover for 5 minutes, rinse and scrub under running water. In [...]
6 lasagna noodles 1 can (15 ounces) Italian-style tomato sauce Filling: 1 pkg. imitation crab flakes 1 cup cottage cheese, drained ¼ cup parmesan 1 egg 1 tbs. parsley ¼ tsp. onion powder Cook noodles as directed on package. Rinse in cold water; drain well. Combine filling ingredients with fork. Spread 1/3 cup filling on [...]
1- 6-ounce can fancy lump crabmeat 1 cup (4 ounces) Muenster cheese 4 Tbs. green onion, chopped 2 Tbs. mayonnaise 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 English muffins, split Combine crabmeat, 1/2 cup cheese, 3 Tbs. green onions, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl; blend. Season with pepper. Preheat broiler. Arrange muffins split side up [...]
1 cup heavy cream 1/8 lb. butter 12-16 ounces fresh seafood (shrimp, scallops, lobster, crab work well and can be used interchangeably) freshly grated parmesan (Locatelli works well) 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes 12 ounces fettucine noodles, cooked to al dente Poach all seafood in simmering water [...]
1 1/2 lb. Unpeeled medium shrimp 1 lb. Crab meat 1 7-ounce package thin spaghetti 1 tsp. Oil 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter plus 1 Tbs. 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup finely diced celery 1/2 cup flour 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup whipping cream 6 ounces shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup dry sherry [...]
2 Tbs. olive oil 2 large leeks, thinly sliced 1 Tbs. chopped garlic 12 halves Vesuvius Tomatoes(see recipe) 1/3 cup dry white wine 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed 2 cups bottled clam juice 32 mussels 6 oz capocollo or country ham cut into matchstick size pieces 1/3 cup parsley Vesuvius Tomatoes: 2 Tbs. plus 1/2 cup [...]
12 canned artichoke hearts (Reese brand, two 14-ounce cans) 4 (6-ounce) cans lump crab meat 5 tbs. butter 2/3 cup finely diced bell peppers 1 cup fine diced onions 12 small fresh mushrooms, stems removed, caps thinly sliced 2 tbs. lemon juice 1 cup mayonnaise salt & pepper pinch cayenne pepper 1 ½ tsp. Romano [...]
