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Split Pea Curry Soup
By NickiR
Crock pot
- 1 1/4 cup dry green split peas
- 1 small meaty ham bone or 2 smoked pork hocks
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1 cup coarsely chopped celery
- 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 1 Tbsp. marjoram or thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup evaporated skim milk
- 5 cups chicken broth
Wayne's Shrimp
By NickiR
Fussy, but once you taste it you will make it again and again! Good as an appetizer, or as part of a larger meal
- VEGGIES:
- 1 lb. tiger shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt (chili paste is salty so less here to taste perhaps)
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 3 Tbsp. white wine
- 1 egg white
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 4 Tbsp. chopped green onions
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped ginger
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
- 3 tsp. hot chili paste (extra paste for the zesty!)
- 1 green finger pepper, finely chopped - optional
- SAUCE:
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 4 Tbsp. soya
- 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- COOKING:
- 1 cup cornstarch
Lobster Chowder
By NickiR
Steam lobsters until their shells just start to turn red, about 4 minutes
- 3 1-1/2 lbs. lobsters
- 1 stick salted butter
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cups 1/2 & 1/2 cream
- S&P
Nut Pulao
By NickiR
Heat the oil in a wok or large pan
- 1-2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 2 tsp. mustard seeds
- 2 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 tsp. turmeric
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 cups pecans and cashews
- fresh cilantro
Chili Rellenos
By NickiR
Rachael Ray's original recipe doctored by me
- 6 large poblano peppers
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 3 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained well (28 ounces)
- 3 Tbsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
Turkey Buffet Casserole
By NickiR
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 2 cups broccoli
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. margarine
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup slice mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 2 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup almonds
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
By NickiR
Awesome soup
- 5 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 5 ounces fresh portobello mushrooms
- 5 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter,
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh thyme plus 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves,
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Grilled Sesame-Marinated Duck Breasts with Hoisin Sauce
By NickiR
Directions 1. To make duck: In a small bowl, combine garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce; set aside
- Duck:
- • 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped
- • 1/4 cup(s) sesame oil
- • 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
- • 4 (7 ounces each) boneless duck breast halves
- • 1/4 cup(s) fresh rosemary, plus some sprigs for garnish
- • 2 tablespoon(s) hoisin sauce, plus more for dipping
- Salad :
- • 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- • 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar, or to taste
- • 1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- • 4 cup(s) bitter greens (arugula , mizuna, frisée, or a combination)
- • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
Beef Consomme
By NickiR
Worth the effort. Freezes well
- 1 yellow onion cut into 1/2 inch thick slices and quickly browned in a dry pan
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup diced leek, white part only
- 1 small turnip, peeled and diced
- 1 small parsnip, peeled and diced
- 3 lbs. ground lean beef
- 10 egg whites, beaten until frothy
- 2 cups peeled, seeded, and diced tomatoes
- 1 sprig thyme, 1 bay leaf, 4 parsley stems, 5 black peppercorns tied together in a small cheesecloth pouch
- 5 litres quart beef stock, cold
- 1/4 cup sherry (optional)
Jean's Beans
By NickiR
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 pkg. frozen French green beans
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
- S&P
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 can crispy fried onions