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Ingredients 1 lb Cleaned Jumbo Shrimp (20-22 per lb) 2 TSP Kosher Salt 1 TSP Red Pepper Flakes 2 TBSP Minced Garlic 2-3 TBSP Chopped Dill (I always like to put more in) Olive Oil Old Bay Seasoning Preparation In a large glass bowl combine the Shrimp, Kosher Salt, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic and Dill. Mix ingredients with large spoon but be careful as the tails easily rip from the flesh (I just like the presentation better with the tails, but it doesn’t matter for taste purpose)....

Ingredients 3 pounds lean ground chuck 1 tablespoon each finely chopped fresh thyme, oregano, rosemary, and flat-leaf parsley Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 large tomatoes, thickly sliced 2 large onions, thickly sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, sliced into 6 equal portions 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 1 head red or white endive, thinly sliced crosswise Preparation Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, place ground chuck and herbs....

Ingredients 6 knockwurst Mushrooms and Garlic Grilled in a Packet, for serving Preparation Preheat a grill to medium (if you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 5 to 6 seconds). Grill knockwurst, turning frequently, until marked by grill and heated through, about 5 minutes. Cut each knockwurst on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with grilled mushrooms and garlic....

Ingredients 1 cup long-grain rice 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced 2 medium peaches, halved and very thinly sliced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Pinch of red-pepper flakes Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick) Oil for grill Preparation Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff rice with a fork and add parsley; toss to combine....

Ingredients 2 cups water 1 package yeast 1 tsp salt 2 cups floor (approximately) 1 tbsp fennel seeds Preparation Dissolve yeast in 2 cups very warm water (100 to 110 degrees). Stir in salt. Slowly stir in flour until consistency of pancake batter. Mix in fennel. Let rise for about 2 hours. Drop dollops into hot oil.

Ingredients Ingredients For Dry Rub garlic salt lemon pepper cajun seasoning 12 to 13 pound turkey Approximately 3-5 gallons peanut oil Preparation Set up a 40-quart deep fryer with burner base and propane tank according to manufacturer’s directions. As a safety precaution, measure the amount of oil needed to fry by filling the pot first with water and covering the turkey by 1-inch. You may want to put the turkey in a plastic bag for ease....

Ingredients 1 lb Halibut, cut into four pieces ~3/4 cup Dry White Wine 2 tbls of Olive Oil 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tbls lemon juice 2 Tbls fresh curly parsley, torn finely 2 Tbls fresh sage, 4 tbls fresh rosemary, broken from stalk 4 tbls fresh chives, ripped up Fresh ground black pepper Preparation Pre-Heat oven to 400 degrees. Wash Halibut and cut into 4 pieces....

Ingredients 8 ounces campanelle (ruffle-edged pasta) or orecchiette 1 thick slice baked ham (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch-long matchsticks 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cleaned, split lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives...

Ingredients 2 Leeks (white part only), thinly sliced 2 Stalks of Celery, thinly sliced 2 Carrots, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 lb Mushrooms, sliced 5 smallish Russet Potatoes (some thinly sliced, others thickly sliced. Cut slices in half.) 2 14.5 oz cans of Chicken Broth (plus one can of water) 5 slices Canadian Bacon cut into 1/2-inch dice 1-1/2 - 2 cups Whole Milk Cooked Mustard Greens (Boil for 15 minutes in separate pot, then drain and roughly chop....

Ingredients 1 cup mayo 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 can(14oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 can chopped green chiles, drained 1 garlic clove, mince 2 tbsp green onions, sliced 2 tbsp chopped tomtato Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients except onions and tomatoes. Bake in 9 inch pie pan or shallow dish for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with onions and tomatoes.

Ingredients 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup sugar 4 cups milk 1 tbsp. instant coffee crystals whipped cream or tiny marshmallows Preparation Combine chocolate, sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Heat but do not boil. Add topping.

Ingredients First layer 1 8 oz. package cream cheese softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. garlic salt Second Layer 1/2 lb. cooked and crumbled hamburger and/or Italian Sausage 8 oz, package pepperoni chopped 16 oz. can of pizza sauce Third layer 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded 1 cup (divided) parmesan cheese To top for garnish just a few tsp. of your favorite pizza toppings from the neighborhood salad bar....

Ingredients 6 English Muffins 6 Poached Eggs Chorizo Sausage (enough to make 6- 3in wide 1/4in thick patties) 1/3 cup Salsa 1/4 cup Sour Cream 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (I prefer a Mexican blend like Monterey Jack/Cheddar/Asadero) Dash of Mexican Chili Powder 1 TSP Unsalted Butter 1 TSP chopped Cilantro Preparation Form the Chorizo Sausage patties (or cut 1/4 inch thick slices) big enough to about cover an English Muffin. Pan fry or Oven Bake until nicely browned....

Ingredients 1 Pineapple, diced, 2 cups large strawberries cut in half, 3 tablespoons honey, Zest and juice of one lime, Skewers that have been presoaked in water. Preparation Mix honey with lime zest and juice in a large bowl. Toss fruit in honey mixture, cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Put the fruit on the skewers, alternating between pineapple and strawberries. Place the skewers on the grill, about a minute on each side....

Ingredients Vegetable oil for cooking 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon) 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Kosher salt 2 pounds Red Bliss potatoes (about 18), scrubbed, halved, and skewered according to illustration below (see note above) Ground black pepper Lemon wedges Preparation Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat grill until very hot, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients For the steak: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 4 cloves garlic 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and very thinly sliced For the polenta: 1 tube (18-ounces) prepared polenta 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and ground black pepper Garlic powder For the sour cream: 1 cup sour cream 1 shallot, finely minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives...

Ingredients 3 pounds 1-inch-thick swordfish steaks, cut into 8 pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1/4 cup pitted oil-cured olives 1 small clove garlic, peeled 1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula leaves 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 12 small leeks, well washed Preparation Arrange swordfish steaks in a shallow baking dish, season well with salt and pepper, and coat with 3 tablespoons olive oil....

Ingredients 2 tbsp EVOO 1 ½ lbs plum tomatoes, cored & halved lengthwise Coarse salt & ground pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips Fresh country bread Preparation Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss tomatoes with 1 tbsp oil, season with salt & pepper. Arrange tomatoes on grill, cut side down....

Ingredients 2 Pkgs (20 oz) Frozen kernel corn 8 oz Whipping Cream 8 oz Homoginzed Milk 1 tsp Salt 6 Tsp Sugar Pinch White or Cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp Melted Butter 2 Tbsp Flour Preparation Combine all ingredients except last two in pot and bring to boil. Simmer 5 minutes. Blend butter with flour, add to corn, mix well and remove from heat. Optional: Put finished corn in heat proof casserole, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and place under broiler until browned....

Ingredients 2 cups vegetable oil 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Honey Butter Biscuits (8 Count) 1 cup whipped cream topping (from aerosol can) 2 tablespoons honey Preparation In deep fryer or 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat to 375°F. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Using 1 1/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut 3 holes out of each biscuit. Gently place 3 or 4 doughnut holes in hot oil....