The Super Bowl is in New Orleans, so my mind goes to the local dishes. I did a muffuletta sandwich about four years ago, and while tasty and traditional, it didn’t have any mad scientist elements. It needed more zip, so I added an olive spread and dry chorizo. I found a better bread with…
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Italian Lamb Shank
I was at the farmers market, and one of the vendors had just gotten some lamb shanks in, and I knew what was for dinner. I used everything: Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, fresh basil with some red wine to tie everything together. I hope you like it. 2 10-ounces lamb shanks1 yellow onion, roughly chopped1…
Surf and Turf Mac and Cheese
This is rich, decadent, and high end all the way. If you want to use box mac and cheese, you can; it will still be delicious. If you want to spend more and use ribeye steak, that too is a choice you can make. I hope you like it. Mac And Cheese3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons…
Seafood Spinach Pappardelle
At the Warrenton Farmers Market, I got there early enough so I could get in on the fresh pasta. Pasta Ilgatto was there and brought seven kinds of pasta and five kinds of sauces all of which were mouth watering. I went with some spinach pappardelle which was excellent. I got some seafood mix to complement it…
Lobster Mac & Cheese
This one is for a national championship game. Go Blue! Creamy mac with some tender lobster meat in a crusty panko breading. All with New Orleans creole flair. Two tips: one, no packaged, shredded cheese (many of those contain anti stick agents), and two, no skim milk; use whole milk only or the sauce will break. I…
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