Entrees

Best Meatloaf Ever

Ingredients • 1 tablespoon butter • 1/4 cup onion, minced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper • 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef • 3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled • 7 buttery round crackers, crushed • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 3 1/2 tablespoons sour cream • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided • 1/4 cup milk, optional • 3 tablespoons ketchup   Directions Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Step 2 In a large skillet…

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

• 1 pound spaghetti, uncooked • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1/4 cup chopped parsley • 1 cup parmesan, grated, optional Step 1 Cook the pasta in boiling salted water to al dente, following package directions, for about 8-12 minutes. Step 2 While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium to medium-low heat. Step 3 Once the oil is hot,…

Moroccan Lamb

1 pound lean lamb salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion chopped 2 garlic cloves crushed 3 cups chicken stock grated zest and juice of 1 orange 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon honey 6 ounces dried apricots 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided 1 ounce ground almonds or almond butter 1 ounce sliced almonds, toasted steamed broccoli and couscous for serving Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the…

Daufuskie Crab Cakes

Serves 6 1 cup finely chopped scallions 6 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper 2 tablespoons butter 2 pounds crabmeat 2 tablespoons Worcestershire 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 pound fresh bread crumbs 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper Sauté scallions and peppers in butter until they begin to softer. Mix together with remaining ingredients, tossing gently to prevent breaking up the crabmeat. Form into patties. Sauté the crab cakes in butter or oil, or to save calories…

Mexican Mango and White Fish Ceviche

2 pounds white fish, cut into small cubes 4 limes, juiced ½ orange, juiced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 green chile pepper, chopped 2 mangoes, cut into cubes 5 green onions, chopped 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro salt and ground black pepper to taste season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Combine white fish, lime juice, orange juice, oil, and chile pepper in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate…

Hummus and Prosciutto Wrap

12 thin slices prosciutto 4 10-inch low carb whole wheat tortillas ½ cup hummus spread, divided 4 slices mozzarella cheese 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced - divided 4 small tomatoes, sliced 1 cup torn lettuce leaves, divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the prosciutto slices on the baking sheet so they don't touch, and bake them in the preheated oven until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes…

Seafood Jambalya

1/2 pound hot Italian sausage 1/2 pound smoked ham, cubed 1 large onion 1 large green pepper 1 cup chopped celery 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup parsley 1 1/2 tsp thyme 1 quart oysters 1/2 cup smoked sausage 1 tbsp bacon fat 4 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf Two 1 pound cans of tomatoes 5 chopped scallions 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 2 lb peeled raw shrimp 6 cups hot cooked rice In very large skillet, combine…

Chicken Mole

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup olive oil 4 oz chopped green chilies 1 onion - chopped 1 clove garlic - minced 8 oz tomato sauce 1 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon tobasco 2 whole cloves 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Brown the chicken breasts in olive oil; set aside. Suaté onion and garlic. Add green chilies. Add remaining ingredients. Stir until chocolate…

Cajun Seafood Gumbo

12 ounce fresh deveined shrimp 6 ounces fresh or frozen crabmeant 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 3 cups chicken broth, heated 1 14-1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes 10 ounce package frozen cut okra 2 dried bay leaves 1/2 pint oysters, drained 3 cups hot cooked rice…

Beef Romaine

2 lb. beef stew meat 2 med. onions sliced 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup water 2 Tbsp. grated cheese (American or your choice) salt & pepper Brown meat, add onions.  Combine remaining ingredients & pour over meat.  Cover tightly & cook 2 hrs.  Serves 6.