~ Shopping List ~ 9 Lasagna noodles 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1.5 cups defatted chicken stock 15 oz part-skim or nonfat ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 jar (15 ounces) roasted red peppers, well drained 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 pound mushrooms, … Continue reading
Lemon Chicken Fajitas
~ Shopping List ~ 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice (or lime) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons cajun spice 12 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast 1/2 (or whole) medium red pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 (or whole) medium … Continue reading
Provençal White Bean Dip
~ Shopping List ~ 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 head roasted garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil The leaves of 1 stem of fresh rosemary The leaves of 3 stems of fresh thyme ~ What to do … Continue reading
Simple Spanish Rice
~ Shopping List ~ 2 tablespoons olive oil (can use up to 1/4 cup) 1 onion, chopped fine 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups of medium or long-grain white rice 3 cups* chicken stock (or vegetable stock if vegetarian) 1 … Continue reading
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
We ran across a similar gumbo on our honeymoon in New Orleans (pre-Katrina). This recipe is an adaptation of the recipe from the restaurant the Gumbo Shop. ~ Shopping List ~ 2 lbs. fresh or frozen shrimp 1/4 lbs. Andouille … Continue reading
Cream Cheese Frosting
This frosting is a perfect topping for our Red Velvet Cake. Continue reading
Red Velvet Cake
This decadent cake can be dressed up for the most formal occasions or just enjoyed as a simple picnic desert. Continue reading
Jacqueline’s Ragoût
This hearty, traditional Québec dish is always a family favorite. Continue reading
Empanada Filling
This recipe is best roughly followed: ~ Shopping List ~ 4 onions, chopped 1/2 cup oil 1 tablespoon paprika 1 lb ground meat 1 large sweet potato, chopped (small) salt, pepper, oregano 1 bouillon cube 1 egg Empanada Dough ~ … Continue reading
Empanada Dough
~ Shopping List ~ 2.25 cups all purpose flour 1.5 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup cold butter 1 large egg 1/3 cup ice water 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Empanada Filling Egg wash ~ What to do ~ Sift flour with … Continue reading