Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings Serious comfort food! 3 qt. plus 1 cup chicken stock2 carrots (thinly sliced)2 stalks celery with leaves (thinly sliced)1 large yellow onion (chopped)1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper2 cups sifted...

Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp Bisque A simple and satisfying version of a typically time-consuming restaurant classic. 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter1 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled, deveined)2 celery stalks (diced)1 small onion (chopped)1 carrot (diced)2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh...

Escarole Soup

Escarole Soup This soup freezes beautifully. Soup:2 bags soup vegetables1 1/2 gallons cold water1/4 cup olive oil (plus 3 tablespoons olive oil)8 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)6 cloves garlic (smashed, plus 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped)1 (1-pounbag carrots...

Fish House’s Fried Oyster Caesar Salad

Fish House's Fried Oyster Caesar Salad An Emeril Lagasse recipe. 4 small garlic cloves8 egg yolks4 anchovy fillets1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 fresh lemon (juiced)Dash Worcestershire sauceDash Crystal Hot sauce1 cup olive oilSaltFreshly ground black pepper2 large...

Berret’s Mushroom Tart

Berret's Mushroom Tart A special occasion dish. Pastry Crust2 ½ cups flour1 ¼ cups cold vegetable shortening½ cup ice water (plus or minus)1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons saltAsparagus and Oyster Mushroom Filling1 cup sour cream2 to 3 cups coarsely grated dry...

Grilled Shrimp with Warm Rice Noodle Salad

Grilled Shrimp with Warm Rice Noodle Salad A light, tropical meal. 30 large shrimp (cleaned and deveined)1 1- lb. box rice noodles6 oz. bean sprouts1 cup scallions (thinly sliced)8 oz. spinach leaves (cleaned and thinly sliced)4 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)1 each...