gumbo

Gumbo Recipe

Gumbo 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon flour1 small onion (small diced)1 teaspoon garlic (minced)1/2 red bell pepper (I like to do a combination of cuts with the peppers, julienned, small and medium diced)1/2 yellow bell pepper1 celery stalk (small diced)2 cups water1 teaspoon basil1 teaspoon cayenne2 twigs fresh thyme2 bay leaves2…
lobster rolls

Lobster Roll Recipe

  Lobster Rolls 3 pounds lobster tails (cooked, cut into chunks)3 tablespoons mayonnaise1-2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Sriracha1/2 celery rib (finely chopped)1/4 teaspoon saltpinch pepper5 hot dog buns or brioche buns3 tablespoons butter (divided)scallions (thinly sliced for garnish) In a medium sized bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sriracha, celery, salt…
chicken lettuce wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps 1 butterhead lettuce1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil1 pound ground chicken2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce1 tablespoon garlic (minced)1 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon onion powdersesame seeds (for garnish)cilantro (for garnish) Arrange lettuce individually on a platter, set aside.In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat.Add chicken…
beef shish kebabs

Brochettes or Shish Kebabs

Who doesn’t love a shish kebab? I don’t know of one single person that said, they do not like kebabs, if they don’t they must not eat meat, but there are a multitude of ways of making kebabs without meat. I have tried veggie kebabs, fruit kebabs, seafood kebabs and…
baby back ribs

Baby Back Ribs or Spare Ribs

Grilling time is here, what do you prefer, baby back ribs or spare ribs? What is the difference, they are both from the ribs of pork. Personally, I prefer baby back ribs because they are smaller and easier to eat as opposed to the longer, thicker, meatier spare ribs. So,…
fresh or dried pasta

Fresh or Dried Pasta

There are many great meals to prepare when planning to use dry pasta. Which pasta is going to be used, spaghetti no. 8, thin spaghetti, rotini, penne, macaroni, tagliatelle, whole grain, homemade, etc. The list goes on and on, but depending on what dish you have in mind, the pasta…
fried chicken

Fried Chicken Tips

Who doesn’t love a family favorite that’s a true crowd pleaser, fresh, out of the pan, crunchy, tender, juicy, fried, chicken.  I don’t know about you, but I’ve never met anyone that eats meat that doesn’t love fried chicken.  The crunchy golden crust is a must, but the right touch…
Turkey Brine recipe

Brining a Turkey

Should we or shouldn’t we BRINE our turkey prior to cooking it.  IT MATTERS, yes it does, why?  What is the purpose of BRINING A TURKEY? Simply put, BRINING is basically dissolving a lot of salt in boiling water with seasonings (or adding seasonings at the end) to tenderize the…