Watermelon Gazpacho

1 whole seedless watermelon
large bunch of mint leaves
sherry vinegar

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Fried Oysters

24 oysters
6 strips of bacon
oyster mushrooms
¼ cups flour
¼ corn flour
¼ corn meal
salt and pepper

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Refreshing Summer Scallop Ceviche

1 lb sea scallops, quartered
2 rip avocados, cubed
1cup lemon juice
1 cup orange juice
1 cup lime juice
2 tomatoes, cubed
1 red onion, cubed
¼ cup of fresh chopped cilantro

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Roasted Pepper Brusketta

2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
2 orange bell peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red onion, cubed
1 large handful of basil leaves
oil and balsamic vinegar

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Roasted Cornish Hens

1 Cornish hen
1 onion, quartered
2 carrots, cut length wise in chunks
1 celery, cut length wise in chunks
2 button mushrooms quartered
2 sage leaves for stuffing, ½ tbs. chopped
2 rosemary sprigs for stuffing, ½ tbs. chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, plus more for stuffing
2 cups Orange Juice

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Mediterranean Roasted Monk Fish

2 lbs of fresh Monk Fish (Halibut would also work nicely)
12 Grape-sized tomatoes (Red and yellow for color)
¼ cup of Calamata Olives (Pitted)
¼ stick of Spanish Chorizo sausage (sliced)
4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
1 whole lemon
1 cup of white wine
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
½ stick of butter
Fresh Rosemary

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Thanksgiving Pot Pie

3 lbs. of cooked turkey (see my Roast Turkey Recipe or perfect with left over’s)
2 cups of roasted fall vegetables (see my Roasted Fall Vegetable Recipe)
1/4 lb of sweet peas
Cream sauce (see my cream sauce recipe)
3 cups of stuffing mix (see my Great Grandma Betty’s Stuffing Recipe)
6 tbs. of Roasted Cranberries (see my Roasted Cranberries Recipe)
6 twigs of Rosemary
3 pieces of bacon (cut in half)

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Roast Turkey Breast

1 Turkey Breast (about 5lbs.)
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
2 Strips of Bacon
1 Onion
2 Large Carrots
3 Stalks of Celery

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Roasted Fall Vegetables

2 large baking potatoes
1/2 medium turnip
4 large carrots
4 tbs. of olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tbs. of thyme (dried or fresh)

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Cream Sauce

1/4 stick of butter
2 tbs. flour
2 cups of milk
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg

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Roasted Fresh Cranberries

1 lb. of fresh Cranberries
1 cup of sugar
1 orange
2 cinnamon sticks
4 cloves
2 tbs. olive oil

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Carmelized Pearl Onions

1/2 lb. of pearl onions
1 stick of butter
1 tbs. olive oil

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Great Grandma Betty's Thanksgiving Stuffing

1 large white bread (cube and let stand out overnight)
1 large onion
2 sticks of butter
1/4 tablespoon of Thyme (dried or fresh)
1 tsp. of salt
1 tsp pepper
6 eggs
1 qt of milk
6 strips of bacon

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Organic Mushroom Chicken Marsala

1/2 pound of mushrooms
2 large cloves of garlic
2 boneless skinless shin cutlets pounded thin
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/4 cup of Marsala wine
1 Tablespoon of butter
1 cup of flour
Salt & Pepper

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4 Cheese Pasta

1/4 LB. of Gorgonzola Dolce
1/4 Lb. of Teleggio
1/4 LB. Fontina
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano (buy a 1/2 LB. grated, you will use it)
1/2 stick of Butter (salted)
1/2 pint of heavy cream
1 LB. of Egg fettuccini Pasta (or a pasta of your choice, I like a wide noodle for this dish)

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Antipasto

1/2 LB. Provolone (cheese)
1/2 LB. Crocolo (cheese)
1/2 LB. Prosciutto Di Palma
1 stick of Supressata ( you can slice it yourself at home or ask your deli to slice it for you)
1/2 LB. Neapolitan Roasted peppers
1/2 LB. Cured olives
1/2 LB. Roman Artichokes

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Blackened Tuna Steaks

2 tablespoon seasoned salt (see box)
2 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds tuna steaks
vegetable oil, for grilling
1/4 cup of garlic powder
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
combine all ingredients in a sealed container - Makes 1/2 cup

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Cannoli

2 1/3 cups of Riccotta cheese
1 1/4 cup of Confectionary Sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon of Vanilla
1 box (8 cannoli shells) or you can buy
them from your local Italian bakery
1 bag of mini milk chocolate chips

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Chicken BBQ

2 Chickens (have your butcher split them in half for you)
Salt & Pepper
Garlic Powder
Olive Oil
BBQ sauce (I like Bullseye from the supermarket, use your favorite. One day I will make my own. If you have a home made recipe that’s killer, share it with us.)

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Fish-Kebab Hoagies

2 pounds firm fish (swordfish, tuna) - cut into 2-inch cubes
1 lb. of cherry tomatoes
1 zucchini - cut into rough 2-inch pieces
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt & Pepper
Old Bay Seasoning
Vegetable oil, for grill
4 hoagie rolls, split
Lettuce leaves, for garnish

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Grilled Cilantro Tomatoes

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
salt & pepper
2 large tomatoes
Vegetable oil for grilling

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Shrimp Salad Club Sandwich

1 pound of medium size shrimp
1 lemon
1 lime
whole peppercorn
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup dice celery
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup mayo
salt & pepper
Oldbay Seasoning
7 grain bread
lettuce
tomato
bacon (your choice, cook to your liking)

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Soft Shell Crab Sandwich

4 soft shell crabs
2 eggs
1/2 cup of flour
1/2 cup of corn meal
1/4 cup of olive Oil
salt & pepper
Oldbay Seasoning
4Hard rolls
lettuce
tomato
wasabi powder
1/4 cup of mayo

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Tarragon Mustard Grilled Salmon

1/3 cup Dijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Salt & Pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds center-cut skinless salmon fillets, in four pieces
Vegetable oil for grilling

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