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Sherry Steamed Clams

2012-05-26T22:03:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Sherry Steamed Clams: 3 dozen little neck clams, in the shell 1 cup dry sherry 1/2 cup scallions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tsp fresh ginger, chopped Directions: Wash clams under cold running water and set aside. Place sherry, scallions, garlic and ginger in a sauce pan. Simmer on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add clams and cover. Simmer until clams open, then remove

Iron Skillet Grilled Mussels

2012-05-26T20:51:00.000-04:00

This is a very simple but delicious recipe. Mussels are placed directly in a hot iron skillet using high heat. They gain a wonderful smokey flavor from the evaporation of their own juices. Ingredients: Iron Skillet Grilled Mussels: 1 lb mussels, washed and de bearded 2 stick of butter, melted kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste. Directions: Heat a cast iron skillet over

White Salsa

2012-05-26T13:53:00.002-04:00

Ingredients: White Salsa: 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tbs onion, minced 2 Italian tomatoes, chopped 1 tbs lime juice 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped pinch of ground cumin kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste Directions: Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Store in refrigerator in a bowl with a tight fitting lid.

Multi Purpose Herb Blend

2012-05-25T23:17:00.000-04:00

Ingredients: Multi Purpose Herb Blend: 2 cups fresh basil 2/3 cup fresh chives 1 cup fresh Italian parsley 4 garlic cloves 2 tbs butter 3 tbs olive oil kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste Directions: Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse 4 or five times. Mixture should be about the consistency of pesto. You may freeze in small containers until ready to use.

Restaurant Steak Sauce

2012-05-25T22:44:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Restaurant Steak Sauce: 2 tbs butter 1/3 cups onion, minced 2/3 cups carrots, minced 1/3 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced thinly 2 tsp fresh thyme 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced Directions: Melt butter in a saucepan. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the parsley. Simmer sauce for about 10 minutes, then stir in the parsley. Spoon over meat to serve.

Butter Barbecue Sauce

2012-05-25T22:35:00.002-04:00

Ingredients: Butter Barbecue Sauce: 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 3 tbs Worcestershire sauce 1 and 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper dash of Tabasco sauce Directions: Melt butter in a sauce pan. Add the onion and saute until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for about 5 minutes. Warm sauce before using.

Japanese Soba Noodles with Tofu in Ginger Broth

2012-05-25T21:48:00.004-04:00

Ingredients: Japanese Soba Noodles with Tofu in Ginger Broth: 1 lb of Soba noodles 6 cups of chicken broth 10 quarter sized slices of unpeeled ginger 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 1/2 lb firm tofu, cut into 1 inch chunks 2 cups sliced mushrooms 3 large scallions, chopped Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. In a

Indonesian Peanut Butter Barbecue Sauce

2012-05-25T14:02:00.002-04:00

Ingredients: Peanut Butter Barbecue Sauce: 1 and 1/2 cups of creamy peanut butter 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tbs peanut oil 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tbs fresh ginger, minced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 Serrano or Thai chilie, minced Directions: Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Makes about 4

Curried Barbecue Sauce

2012-05-25T13:51:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Curried Barbecue Sauce: 2 cups ketchup 1 cup prepared mustard 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tbs hot curry powder 1 tbs liquid smoke 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp Tabasco sauce 1/2 cup honey salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Do not cook. Use to slather on ribs, beef, pork or chicken.

Lexington Style Barbecue Sauce

2012-05-25T13:18:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Lexington Style Barbecue Sauce: 1 and 1/2 cups white vinegar 10 tbs of ketchup 1 tbs salt 1 tbs black pepper 2 tsp cayenne pepper pinch of red pepper flakes 1 tbs sugar 1/2 cup water Directions: Add all ingredients to a sauce pan and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Use to spoon over barbecue in the last few minutes of cooking. It may also be

North Carolina Pulled Pork Barbecue Sauce

2012-05-25T13:13:00.000-04:00

Ingredients: North Carolina Pulled Pork Barbecue Sauce: 2 quarts cider vinegar 1 and 1/2 ozs of crushed red pepper kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Directions: Mix all ingredients well, then use to baste the pig liberally with sauce while cooking. You may serve as a side sauce as well.

Smokey Barbecue Sauce

2012-05-25T13:06:00.003-04:00

Ingredients: Smokey Barbecue Sauce: 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup liquid smoke 2 tbs Tabasco sauce 4 tbs brown sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 stick of margarine 1 tbs prepared mustard 1 (32oz) bottle of ketchup 1 onion grated 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp black pepper Directions: Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook for about 1/2 hour until well combined.

Honey Spiced Barbecue Sauce

2012-05-25T13:01:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Honey Spiced Barbecue Sauce: 1 and 1/2 cups ketchup 2/3 cup canola oil 3/4 cup vinegar 5 tbs Worcestershire sauce 1 cup honey 2 tbs dry mustard 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 1 lemon, sliced thin 3 tbs butter Directions: Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat and blend together.

Teriyaki Sirloin Kebabs

2012-05-25T00:48:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Teriyaki Sirloin Kebabs: 1 lb of sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 2 inch cubes 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 clove garlic sliced 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced Canned Pineapple Chunks, Drained Pimento stuffed olives Directions: Combine juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Cut steak into 2 inch cubes. Pour marinade over meat and let stand covered in the

Barbecued Lamb Burgers with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise

2012-05-25T00:18:00.002-04:00

Ingredients: Barbecued Lamb Burgers with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise: 1 and 1/2 lbs of ground lamb 1/4 cup onion, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbs fresh mint, chopped 4 hamburger rolls lettuce and tomatoes for garnish Directions: Mix the lamb, onions, oregano in a bowl,

Oven Barbecued Turkey Legs

2012-05-25T00:00:00.002-04:00

Ingredients: Oven Barbecued Turkey Legs: 4 turkey drumsticks 1 large onion, chopped 3 tbs butter 3 tbs vinegar 3 tbs brown sugar 1 cup ketchup 5 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs prepared mustard 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup chopped celery kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste Directions: Season turkey legs with salt and pepper all over. Rub into meat. Place in a baking pan and bake in a

Barbecue Lamb Chops

2012-05-24T23:52:00.000-04:00

Ingredients: Barbecue Lamb Chops: 8 loin lamb chops 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tbs honey 2 tbs soy sauce 2 tbs cider vinegar 2 tbs onion, minced 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp dry mustard Directions: In a bowl mix together all ingredients except for lamb chops. Place lamb chops on a baking sheet and brush each side with the sauce and let stand for 1 hour.

Spicy Marinated Chile Mushrooms

2012-05-24T23:28:00.000-04:00

Ingredients: Spicy Marinated Chilie Mushrooms: 1 and 1/2 lbs of medium button mushrooms 2 cups extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 tsp super fine sugar 1 Serrano chilie chopped, seeds removed 1/2 Habanero chili, chopped, seeds removed 1 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tbs fresh parsley, chopped kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste Directions:

Oven Dried Tomatoes

2012-05-24T17:27:00.004-04:00

This is a wonderful technique for bringing out the unique flavor in Italian tomatoes. Ingredients: Oven Dried Tomatoes: 20 roma tomatoes 4 tbs fresh thyme, removed from stem and chopped 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste Directions: Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees. Quarter tomatoes lengthwise and lay skin side down on a rack in a baking tray.

Marinated Seafood

2012-05-23T23:56:00.003-04:00

Ingredients: Marinated Seafood: 1 lb mussels 1 lb scallops 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs white wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbs fresh parsley Directions: Clean the mussels and discard any that are open. Add vinegar, bay leaves, 3 cups of water and a dash of salt in

Charcoal Grilled Octopus

2012-05-23T18:30:00.001-04:00

Charcoal grilling brings out the wonderful of octopus. Ingredients: Charcoal Grilled Octopus: 2 lbs of baby octopus, cleaned 2/3 cup olive oil 2 tbs dried oregano 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbs lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, chopped Directions: Combine the oil, herbs, lemon juice and garlic in a non reactive bowl and mix well. Use a small sharp knife to remove the octopus heads. Grasp

Black Olive Tapenade

2012-05-23T18:05:00.003-04:00

Perfect for spreading on crusty bread or crackers. Ingredients: Black Olive Tapenade: 1 (12oz) can of black olives drained 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small can of anchovies, packed in olive oil 2 tbs of capers, drained and chopped 1 tbs parsley chopped kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste 1 tbs lemon juice Directions: Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse

Garlic and Herb Marinated Artichoke Hearts

2012-05-23T17:54:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Garlic and Herb Marinated Artichokes: 2 (12oz) cans of artichoke hearts 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs fresh dill, finely chopped 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbs fresh basil, chopped 2 tbs lemon juice 3 tbs red pepper, diced kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper Directions: To make the marinade, combine the garlic, oil, herbs and

Stuffed Fresh Sardines

2012-05-23T17:16:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Stuffed Fresh Sardines: 20 large fresh sardines ( you may substitute large canned sardines) 2/3 cup dried bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 tbs capers, drained and finely chopped 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten Lemon wedges for serving Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking pan. Remove the heads from the sardines and

Scallop Fritters

2012-05-23T16:48:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: Scallop Fritters: 1/2lb of scallops 6 eggs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup flour 2 tbs fresh thyme, chopped 2 tbs dried oregano canola oil for shallow frying misc dipping sauces, optional Directions: Roughly chop the scallops. In a bowl beat the eggs and combine with the Parmesan, garlic, flour and herbs. Stir in the scallops. Heat several inches oil in