2 small bell peppers, one orange and one yellow1 yellow onion8-10 green onions1 stalk of celery3-4 cloves of garlic1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts1 lb. shrimp.¾ lb. Earl Campbell’s link sausage3 T. canola oil3 T. flour3-4 c. hot water2-3 T. of Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning1 T. soy sauce½ T. ground red pepper1 1/2 lbs. okra1 c. diced and pureed tomatoes2 c. minute rice, cooked … [Read more...] about Seafood Gumbo by Elaine
Main Course
Stromboli
1 pkg. frozen loaf bread dough with three loaves3 T. flour1 1/2 lb. ground chuck, cooked completely1 small pkg. pepperoni1 pkg. sliced roast beef (in the lunch meat dept.)1 pkg. sliced turkey1 pkg. sliced ham1 pkg. Genoa salami (optional)9 slices cheddar cheese (we like sharp)9 slices provolone cheese9 slices Colby cheese1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese Let frozen loaves rise … [Read more...] about Stromboli
Bombay Chicken Curry
1/2 c. butter, melted1 c. onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced1/4 c. flour2 T. curry powder1 t/ salt1/4 t. pepper1/4 t. ground ginger1/4 t. cayenne pepper3 c. water2 c. cooked chicken, chopped In a medium sauce pan, sauté onion and garlic in butter. Add flour, curry, salt, pepper, ginger and cayenne. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until smooth. Add water and … [Read more...] about Bombay Chicken Curry
Chicken Marsala
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 c. butter1/2 c. flour1 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, finely sliced1 1/4 c. Marsala wine1 c. chicken broth3/4 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese1 c. fresh Parmesan cheese Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Dredge chicken in flour and then sauté in 1/2 c. melted butter, 3-4 minutes per side. Place chicken breasts in a lined 9 … [Read more...] about Chicken Marsala
Leek Potato Soup
1 leek, washed in warm water, dark green cut off and thrown away, rest chopped1/2 medium onion, chopped4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed4 c. hot water4 chicken bouillon cubes1 stick butter1 c. milk1 t. salt1/4 t. pepper Melt 5 T. butter in stock pot. Sauté chopped leeks (light green and white parts only) and onions for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add hot water and … [Read more...] about Leek Potato Soup
Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
2 t. salt1 T plus 2 t. cayenne, divided10-12 lb turkey (fresh, not injected with butter or other seasonings)4 T. unsalted butter, melted3/4 c. onions, finely chopped1/4 c. celery, finely chopped3 T. minced garlic2 T. ground pepper vinegar1 T. plus 1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1/2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth2 T. Worcestershire sauce5 gallons peanut oil (can subst. vegetable … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
Turkey Rice Stew
2 c. shredded turkey8 c. water8 bouillon cubes1 c. minute rice1/2 c. green chilies6 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, sliced1/2 medium onion, diced3 T. butter4 T. heavy cream1 can cream of mushroom soup In a large stock pot, boil 8 c. water and bouillon cubes. Sauté onion, celery and carrots in melted butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add this mixture to boiling stock pot. … [Read more...] about Turkey Rice Stew
Vichyssoise
3 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed1 ham bone or one thick slice of ham6 c. chicken stock (or 6 c. water a 6 chicken bouillon cubes)3 c. sliced leeks (white only) or green onions, chopped1 c. heavy cream1 t. salt1/8 t. black pepper, freshly ground3 T. minced chives Combine in large stock pot chicken stock, potatoes, ham bone and leeks. Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. … [Read more...] about Vichyssoise
Anna Brown’s Beef, Onion & Guinness Pie
Approx. 3.3 pounds Shin Beef, cut into 2” cubes2 medium onions peeled and sliced1 T. flour seasoned with salt and pepper2 c. Guinness1 c. beef stockI pack ready-roll puff pastry Place the cubed shin beef and the onion in a casserole dish and coat with the seasoned flour. Pour in the Guinness and the stock and bring to simmer gently on the hob. Cover with a tightly fitting … [Read more...] about Anna Brown’s Beef, Onion & Guinness Pie
Best Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
1 1/2 c. peanut oil1 lb. Extra Large Fresh Shrimp or Colossal Farm Raised Shrimp (7 to 9 per person, depending on size)2 egg whites, beaten lightly with 2 teaspoons water1/2 t. salt1/4 t. paprika1/4 t. Garlic Magic or Garlic Powder (optional) plus 1/8 t. for dipping sauce1 sleeve saltine crackers7 oz. ketchup2 t. mayonnaise4 T. heavy whipping cream1 lemon cut in … [Read more...] about Best Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce