I'm posting this for myself but also to share with others who, like me, might have been intimidated by the lovely looking bags or packages of frozen crabs and lobsters. I found such a bag today, of king...
This recipe is from Mr. B's in New Orleans. This recipe used whole shrimp in the shell cooked in a peppery butter sauce. Serve this dish in soup bowls and be sure to stir the sauce well when you ladle...
Boneless chicken is pounded thin, quickly browned, then topped with a buttery sauce with slivered almonds. Goes well with rice and stewed tomatoes. From "Cuisine at Home" magazine.
Elegant and easy appetizer. There is no cook time- this is an assembly only recipe. I needed to put a number greater then 0 in order to post the recipe.
I just can't wait for summertime when my herb garden is in its' full bloom. One thing I really enjoy using fresh herbs in is Herbed Butters. Herbed butters are an easy and simple way of adding the delicious...
This recipe is so very easy and quick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner but also great for a dinner party. A simple cream sauce made with heavy cream mustard and honey, a touch of dill and seasoned salmon....
Stop Buying expensive cleaners. This will clean everything!I heard this on the radio a few years ago and always have it on hand. It costs literally pennies to make.
A traditional Cuban roasted pork recipe that is very simple, yet packed with tons of flavor! There is nothing to this pork except an amazing marinade, but it is honestly some of the best meat I've ever...
This my first attempt in making chutney! I chose this because I like the ingredients and I hope it comes out, how that remains to be seen! Found this originally in the Olive Magazine, August 2007; however,...
These can be made a day ahead. To reheat them, wrap in foil and place in a 350F degree oven for 5-10 minutes to warm. Recipe is from Woman's Day and they list it as heart-healthy.
Perfect low carb soup for a quick lunch. This is a very basic soup--you can vary the flavors by adding your favorite fresh herbs. I have even added a beaten egg to the boiling soup, just like in egg drop...
This recipe is from the Neiman Marcus cookbook, Pure and Simple. It was served in their Dallas store. Not low calorie, but so yummy! Great on a cold winter day or for a super bowl party. This calls for...
I was spending time with my sister in law this weekend so that I could learn more recipes from Central America (she is from El Salvador) She showed me a dry fish recipe that was dipped in this batter,...
I love spinach salad but I live alone and hate to make a full recipe since any leftovers get way too wilted. I came up with this recipe by modifying a Betty Crocker cookbook version. You can definitely...
Shrimp can be prepared and refrigerated up to 24 hours before using. Toss in cheese just before cooking. Prepare Dressing up to a few hour in advance. If possible , use freshly grated Parmesan cheese....
From the AJC online, What's For Dinner, submitted by Jeanne Besser. Toasted fennel seeds add flavor without being overpowering. White wine and capers add to the Mediterranean nature of this dish.
An old friend of mine made this for me and I was impressed and kept the "recipe" all these years but there are no amounts (measurments) given so I will see if Zaar will let me add it. If I have to put...
from Cooking Light. (1) While broiler preheats, prepare salmon; (2) While salmon cooks, prepare couscous and frozen veggies. This is the fastest, healthiest, and most well-rounded weekday dinner (or even...
My then 5 year old son was complaining about a casserole I made one night...he didn't like everything mixed together. So I decided to start mixing everything together the next night. Surprising enough...it...
From The South Beach Diet online. This flavorful, heart-healthy dish cooks up quickly but looks impressive, making it a perfect meal for entertaining. (Phase 1) Tip: To test for done-ness, insert a small,...
I'm not sure if the original Cauliflower Mash came from South Beach, but I know this recipe comes from the South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook! I'm diabetic, so always looking for good recipes...
This is my version of Chili. It is easy to prepare and very mild in taste. You prefer yours hotter, just up the spices. My family loves it served either over rice or spaghetti topped with sharp cheddar...
I made this one night when I was craving the kraft dill pickle chip dip, but, it was late at night and everything was closed. It turned out pretty yummy, and I have been making my own ever since.
This is from Coastal New England Summertime Cooking by Sherri Eldridge. It's a simple and healthy way to prepare sole. If you use the soy margarine it's dairy free.
Posting for safe keeping. This is the best salmon I have ever made. Use 4 - 6 oz filets. This is nice over sauteed spinach. Prep time is marinade time.
This swordfish steak stuffed with spinach an feta cheese can be grilled or broiled.I developed this recipe myself about 10 years tring to to do something new with sword.
This might as well be titled, "Mom's Hodge-podge Home-made Hamburger Helper." Although I seldom cook with hamburger, this is a wonderful example of how mom taught us how to improvise, adapt, and experiment...
My Mom & Dad have been making deviled eggs like this for as long as I can remember! I recommend using recipe #385136 to cook the eggs to begin with. If you don't like Miracle Whip use mayonnaise, but then...
This is a easy cheeseball. I have had it for so long I am not sure where I got it but I think from the back of a shredded cheese package. Prepration time doesn't include the time it takes for softening...
Make your own Non-Stick cooking spray. I found this many years ago in a great cookbook. MAKE YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE FOODS by Don & Joan German. What I love about it is, "No propellents, no chemicals, no...
From an old cookbook submitted by someone named Brewster D. Dogget of Wiscasset, Maine. I had cut this out of the book but haven't made it yet. I make a similar fish with mayo that my mother in law gave...
Ed and I are going to enjoy this salad on October the 15th. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, and vegetarian, includes this lovely recipe on her website... it's perfect for honeymooners, or anyone else madly...
This recipe is from Dr. Andrew Weil's book, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. When I made this I used too small a pan to take all the vegetables and the salmon, so the tops of my salmon were not covered in liquid;...