Appetizers, Main Dishes, Seafood, Soups & Salads
CLAM CHOWDER 8-10 bacon strips (divided)2 Tbsp. butter2 celery ribs (chopped)1 leek (finely chopped)1 large onion (chopped)2-3 garlic cloves (minced)3-4 small potatoes (peeled and cubed)1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)1 bottle (8 ounces clam juice)1/2...
Main Dishes, Sauce & Toppings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Alfredo Sauce 1 pound fresh pasta of choice1/2 stick unsalted butter2 cloves smashed garlic (optional)10 fl. oz. heavy cream2 oz. grated Parmigiano or Romano cheesePinch of saltPinch of nutmeg Melt butter over medium heat. If adding garlic do so when butter is melted...
Main Dishes, Soups & Salads, Vegetarian
White Bean and Tuna Salad 1/2 lb. fresh green beans or frozen whole beans1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes1 7.75 oz. can tuna (solid white in water)2 Tbsp. fresh parsley1 15.5 oz. can Great Northern beans3 Tbsp. olive oil1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 Green Pepper...
Main Dishes, Soups & Salads, Vegetarian
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup 1 1/2 cups celery (diced)1 large onion (diced)1 6 oz. can tomato paste1 28 oz. can tomatoes (crushed)1/2 cup parsley (minced)8 cups instant vegetable stock2 tsp oil2 bay leaves2 tsp basil1 1/2 tsp oregano1/2 tsp rosemary1/8 tsp garlic...
Hints & Tips, Main Dishes
Turkey Roasting Tips Do NOT test the bird by poking it with a fork! This will allow the precious juices to escape. To test for doneness, try moving the wings or legs. If the legs or wings of the cooked bird remove easily, the turkey is done.Roast a fully thawed...
Main Dishes, Sandwiches, Seafood, Soups & Salads
Lobster Salad 1 pound cooked Maine lobster meat (chopped) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice finely chopped celery or onion optional 1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste) Mix together. Chill. Can be used as a sandwich filling, or with a green salad LOBSTER...
Hints & Tips, Main Dishes, Seafood
Lobster Cooking Guide 1 lb – 9 to 11 minutes1 1/4 lbs – 12 to 14 minutes1 1/2 lbs – 14 to 16 minutes1 3/4 lbs – 18 to 20 minutes2 lbs – 20 to 22 minutesOver 2 lbs – cook an additional 1 minute forevery 1/4 lb over 2 lbs Place...
Appetizers, Main Dishes, Vegetarian
Fiddle Head Pie 1 uncooked 9 inch pie crust2 cups of fiddle heads (sautéed and coarsely chopped)1 small onion (chopped)2 tablespoon of olive oil1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese4 eggs1 cup half and half1 tablespoon of coarse mustard1 tablespoon of flour Preheat...
Main Dishes, Sandwiches, Soups & Salads
Curried Chicken Salad 2 cups chopped (cooked, chicken breast)½ cup chopped celery1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup raisins3 tablespoons chopped scallions2 teaspoons curry powderSalt and ground pepper to tasteA few drops of hot pepper sauce (optional) In a medium bowl, stir...