Mary Lou’s Homemade Spaghetti

Ingredients: one pound thawed ground beef, one large chopped onion, 1 small can diced mushrooms, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1-12 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 jar of spaghetti sauce (any kind depending on your preference) we used a basil infused one. 4 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp dried thyme, 4 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp…

Salmon and Sorrel

Salmon and Sorrel is a dish that was made famous by the Troisgros Brothers in France. This is my variation on the original.  The brothers used fish stock, which is not always easy to come by for us.   If I get time, I will make a fish stock and publish that here.  We are…

SHRIMP BOIL BAG DINNERS

Ingredients: 20 extra large fresh gulf shrimp. 4 ears of fresh corn on the Cobb, 1 white onion, 2 lemons, approximately 15 to 20 small new red potatoes or golden potatoes, 2 long links of smoked sausages, 2 sticks of butter, 2 tsp salt, 2 tlbs Cajun seasoning. Aluminum foil. Putting it all together: peel…

PORC A LA CREME

Ingredients: 2 large pork steaks bone in, 1/2 onion thin slices, 1 cup sliced baby Bella mushrooms, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1.5 Tlbs Dijon mustard, 1 cup dry white wine, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 2 tlbsp all purpose flour, 2 tlbsp butter, celtic salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Putting it all together: Salt…

Pasta Avanzato

Ingredients: Spaghetti pasta (enough for 3 servings) 1.5 tsp anchovy paste or 2 anchovy fillets, 5 tlbs salted butter, 12 fresh sage leaves, 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup chopped prosciutto, 2 tlbs extra virgin olive oil. Putting it all together: You will need one small skillet, one large skillet and a large pot….

Green Thai Fry💚

Ingredients: 1 small cubed zucchini, 6 strands brined green peppercorns, 15 sliced small Brussel sprouts, 1 cup fresh green beans cut into 1.5-inch sections, 1 cup fresh green pea pods, 1/2 sliced white onion, 4 garlic cloves, 2 red Thai chilis, 2-inch section sliced match sticks of fresh galangal, 2-inch section sliced match sticks of…

LAMB STUFFED SQUASH

Ingredients: One pound ground lamb, 1/2 medium-sized minced white onion, 3 Tlbs soaked barberries, 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts, 2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8th tsp ground pepper. Sprinkle of caraway seed and sprinkle of dried thyme. 1 small butternut squash. 2 tlbs olive oil. Putting…

CREAMY CRUSTY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Ingredients: 8 medium baby Bella mushrooms sliced, 1 medium-sized yellow onion chopped, 4 garlic cloves minced, 2.5 cups chopped leftover chicken ( rotisserie chicken from the deli or bake 1 large chicken breast and chop) 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas, 1 cup…

Trenchcoat Spanish Shrimp

The original recipe I got from a YouTube channel. Spain on a Fork. I did change it a little but if you want to see the original recipe here is a link to the video. https://youtu.be/a4WV-d8RbRE Ingredients: 16 deveined and shelled fresh large shrimp. 3/4 cup dark beer, 1 cup self-rising flour, 1/8 tsp hot…

Lamb Nuggets with Bulgur Kisir

Ingredients for Bulgur: 1 cup medium grind bulgur wheat, 4 chopped roasted red pepper slices.( I used canned in olive oil) 4 chopped green onions, 2 tlbs tomato paste, juice of 1.5 lemons, 5 tlbs olive oil, 1.5 cups boiling water, 1/4 tsp kosher salt or to taste and 1/4 tsp ground pink peppercorns. Ingredients…

Blanc Cream Fish Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup white wine ( we used a viognier) 1 Tlbs dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 Tlbs butter, 3 Tablespoons rinsed and drained salted capers chopped, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Putting it all together : Use the pan juices from frying your fish, deglaze the pan with the…