Posted by Trish | Under Dinner, Seafood
Saturday Sep 6, 2008
Submitted by CrabPlace.com
Serves 6
| 16 blue crabs, steamed |
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½ c. olive oil |
| 1 large garlic clove, skinned |
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1 head of cabbage, sliced into ¼” slivers |
| 1 c. dry white wine (or water can substitute) |
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2½ tbsp kosher salt |
| ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper |
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½ lb. unsalted butter |
| ½ c. flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped |
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1 loaf fresh bread |
Prepare the steamed crabs for garlic crabs. Place your hand over the backfin leg and pull away the top shell & discard it. Remove & discard the six gills, which look like spongy fingers, & then remove their entrails, using your fingers or a knife. Once clean, tear off the crab’s mouth & any sharp shells that might be protruding. Finally, break the crab in half or leave it whole (you decide). Repeat with the remaining crabs.
When all the crabs are cleaned, place the crabs in the pot along with the cabbage & white wine. You can add the optional salt, pepper, butter, & parsley.
Cover the stockpot & place it on a burner. Raise the heat to medium & cook the crabs until the cabbage & garlic is tender or, about 15 minutes.
Occasionally check the level of liquid, which should increase as the crabs release their juices (but if this does not happen, just make sure there is enough water to continue to cook the crabs). Stir the pot well halfway through so all the crabs get a chance to cook directly in the liquid. Serve immediately in a large bowl with fresh bread to sop up the juices.
Chef’s Note: I love Garlic Crabs & prefer to prepare them with already steamed crabs. You can prepare this recipe with live crabs, but removing the shell is a bit cumbersome. For a tangy, sharp flavor, use raw garlic, however if you like it mild use roasted garlic instead. This is a block party favorite: hot or cold, the crabs & juices maintain their wonderful flavor.
Posted by Trish | Under Dinner, News, Pork
Monday Jun 30, 2008
Submitted by Americo
Serves 4-6
| 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped |
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1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped |
| 2 cloves garlic, minced |
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1 tsp kosher salt |
| 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground |
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4-6 pork chops |
| ¼ c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped |
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Onion Marmellata
| ¼ c. olive oil |
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4 large onions, thinly sliced (~3 lbs.) |
| ¼ c. orange marmalade |
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped |
| 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped |
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1 tsp kosher salt |
| 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground |
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar |
| 1 tbsp sugar (to taste) |
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For the onion marmellata, place a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil & the onions. Stir to combine & cook until starting to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot & cook over low heat for 2 hours, stirring ever 30 minutes to scrape up any brown bits. The onions should be a soft, jam-like consisitency & a deep mahogany color.
Meanwhile, for the pork chops, combine the rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, & pepper in a small bowl. Using your fingers, work all the ingredients together until well combined. Rub the herb mixture over the pork chops. Cover with plastic wrap & reserve in the refrigerator.
About 20 minutes before the onions are finished, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Grill the pork chops to medium, about 7 minutes a side depending on thickness. To serve, spoon the onion marmellata over the pork chops. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Posted by Trish | Under Beef, Dinner, Lunch, Soups
Sunday May 25, 2008
Submitted by Movidude74
Serves 6-8
| 1 lb. ground beef |
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1 egg, slightly beaten |
| 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped |
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¼ c. rice, uncooked |
| 1 tbsp parsley, snipped |
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½ tsp salt |
| ½ c. water |
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce |
| 10 ¾ oz. condensed tomato soup (1 can) |
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dash of pepper |
1. Combine meat, rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper, & ¼ c. tomato soup.
2. Mix thoroughly & shape in about 20 small balls & place in a skillet.
3. Mix remaining soup, water, & sauce; pour over meatballs.
4. Bring to a boil & reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring often.
Posted by Trish | Under Condiments, Sauces
Saturday Mar 29, 2008
Submitted by lunchbox-20
Servings 8
| ½ c. butter |
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2 c. heavy cream |
| ½ c. chopped fresh parsley |
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2 cloves crushed garlic |
| 3 c. grated parmesan |
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium to low heat. Add cream & simmer for 5 minutes. Add garlic & cheese & whisk quickly, heating through. The parmesan should be mostly melted when done. Sift in parsley & serve over pasta.
Posted by Trish | Under Lunch, Soups
Saturday Mar 29, 2008
Submitted by Wally
Serves 6
| 2 carrots |
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2 stalks celery |
| 4 cloves garlic |
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1 medium onion or 3 shallots |
| 6 medium potatoes |
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1 box chicken stock or broth |
| 1 bunch fresh parsley or 2 tbsp dried |
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3 cans condensed milk |
| 2 tbsp butter |
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2 tbsp flour |
| 6 dashes Worcestershire sauce |
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8 dashes Chalula Hot Sauce (or your favorite) |
| ½ slab of cooked bacon |
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salt & pepper |
1. Slice carrots, celery, & potatoes into bite sized pieces & place into a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Thinly slice garlic, onlion (or shallots), & parsley & add to the vegetation.
2. Add chicken stock to pot until it just covers the vegetables; if thgere is not enough to cover then add water until covered. Bring to a boil then simmer until carrots & potatoes are fork tender.
3. In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat & add flour after it has melted. Whisk until smooth & fully combined. Continue to whisk & add 1 can of condensed milk as the roué begins to thicken & boil. Add a second can of milk & allow roué to thicken.
4. Add your roué & remaining can of milk to the vegetables & allow the new mixture to return to a simmer. Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cooked bacon, & salt & pepper to taste.
5. Allow the soup to come back to a simmer & allow to simmer about 1 hour on low heat to allow flavors to combine. Serve & enjoy.
Chef’s Note: You can also make this into Clam Chowder by adding 1lb of steamed fresh clams (12 oz canned clams, drained works too) to the soup about 10 minutes before serving. Make it into a chicken corn chowder by adding 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (boiled & shredded) & 1 can whole kernel corn into the soup at the same time as the sauces, bacon, and spice (step 4). If thickness of soup is not to your liking when completed, whisk 1 tsp of cornstarch & 1 tbsp of water together until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add this mixture to the soup & it should thicken immediately. Be aware that the roué will not thicken until it reaches a boiling point.
