1½ cups frozen chopped spinach (10-ounce package), thawed2 medium tomatoes½ teaspoon salt1 cup water½ cup clam juice1 tablespoon parsley1 tablespoon wine vinegar1 pound shelled, deveined shrimp Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Cut a then slice off the top of tomatoes. Gently remove pulp; reserve. Sprinkle cavities with salt. Mix tomato pulp with spinach. […]
Seafood and Shellfish
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)1 tablespoon butter or margarine1 can (10¾ ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup2 cans (7½ ounces each) crabmeat, drained and flaked*½ cup dairy sour cream1 tablespoon grated lemon peelDash of aromatic bitters4 English muffins, split and toastedPaprika Cook and stir celery in butter in 10-inch skillet until celery […]
Cooking time: 35 mins.Preparation time: 20 mins.Main cooking utensils: pie pan, skilletOven temperature: 425-450°F, then 350-375°F.Oven position: above center For 4-6 people you need:1½ cups all-purpose flourpinch salt½-1 teaspoon dry mustard6 tablespoons butter½ cup dry grated Cheddar cheese2 tablespoons water1 shallot or onion2 tablespoons butter3 eggs⅔ cup shelled prawns⅔ cup coffee creamsalt and black pepper1-2 […]
Cooking time: 25-30 mins.Preparation time: 25 minsMain cooking utensils: ovenproof dish, saucepanOven temperature: 375°F.Oven position: center For 4 people you need:4 fillets sole1 tablespoon white wineseasoning Normandy sauce:2 tablespoons butter¼ cup all-purpose flour1¼ cups fish stock*1 egg yokjuice of 1 lemonseasoning1 tablespoon butter8 cooked mussels8 cooked button mushrooms Garnish: watercress TO SERVE: Hot with mixed […]
12 slices sandwich bread¼ cup soft butter or margarine2 teaspoons prepared mustard2 cans (7¾ ounces each) red salmon, drained1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)¼ cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives1 small onion, chopped (about ¼ cup)1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas1 can (10¾ ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup¼ cup milkDill pickles Toast bread; […]
Cooking time: 30-35 mins.Preparation time: 30 mins.Main cooking utensil: saucepan For 4-8 people you need:⅔ cup shredded coconut1¼ cups boiling water1 onion1 medium apple¼ cup butter¼ cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon curry powder3 tablespoons tomato pasteJuice of 1 lemon3 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon salt2½ cups shrimp6-8 hard cooked eggs Accompaniments:Boiled rice, yogurt, cucumber, diced potato, green sweet […]
4 servings You will need½ cup oil3 cloves garlic, chopped1 tablespoon minced parsley4 hake slices, each ⅓ lb., preferably cut from the center, scaledpowdered white pepperjuice of 1 lemon24 or 28 green asparagus tips, tinnedsalt Heat oil in a flat-bottomed earthenware casserole, then add garlic and minced parsley. Stir with skimmer and add some of […]
4 (5- to 6-oz size) lobster tails, cooked1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained⅓ cup butter or margarine1 green pepper, cut in strips1 small onion, peeled and quartered¼ cup unsifted all-purpose flour1¾ teaspoons salt12 teaspoon paprika⅛ teaspoon pepper2½ cups milk1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon bottled capers, drained½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon lemon juice⅓ cup sherry2 cups […]
(Cockles & Mussels in Garlic Cream Dip) 1 jar (2½-oz size) cockles1 jar (2¼-oz size) mussels2 cups heavy cream¼ cup (½ stick) butter4 cloves garlic1 dash hot sauce½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper¼ cup finely chopped chives Drain cockles and mussels and set aside; reserving juices. Pour heavy cream into a heavy skillet and bring to […]
Rosemary is a fragrant, pine-flavored herb, a cross between sage and lavender with a touch of ginger. It serves as an attractive house plant in cold climates and in temperate regions will flourish out-of-doors all year long. In my herb garden in Princeton, I have several rosemary plants which, over the years have grown to […]