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Chicken Barley Soup

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin 6 ribs celery washed and chopped 4 carrots peeled and sliced 1 onion chopped 2 tsp salt 2 tsp dried thyme 2 bay leaves 2 large chicken breasts 1 pound pearl barley 1/2 tsp black pepper fresh herbs (for garnish) parsley, dill, thyme, tarragon Instructions Heat the olive […]

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper 1 cup honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 clove minced garlic Instructions Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Season the wings with the salt and pepper and place the chicken in the slow cooker. In a bowl, […]

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi Ingredients: 3 shallots, peeled and chopped (about ½ cup) 7 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds extra-large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2½ teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups dry white wine 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 6 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ […]

Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth, I use 4 cups of water combined with 4 teaspoons of roasted chicken base ½ teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 3 large eggs salt, to taste pepper, to […]

Homemade Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions 3/4 cup finely chopped green bell peppers 3/4 cup finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons minced garlic One 12-ounce bottle of amber beer 6 cups Shrimp Stock 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 1/2 pound gumbo crabs (about 2) 2 […]

Chocolate & Vanilla Panna Cotta

Ingredients: Makes 7-8 Cups Nutella Layer: 1/3 Cup Milk 2 1/4 Tsp Powered Gelatin 2 Cups Elmlea Double Cream (Heavy Cream) 1/3 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Nutella Dark Chocolate Layer: 2 Cups Elmlea Double Cream (Heavy Cream) 100g/3.5oz Dark Chocolate, chopped 2 Tbls Honey 1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder, sifted Vanilla Layer: 1/3 Cup Milk 2 […]

Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 400 g (1 lb) Italian sausage, casings removed and cut into chunks 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 medium carrot, diced 2 celery sticks, diced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes 75 ml (⅓ cup) dry white wine 1 litre (4 cups) […]

Jerk Steak & Shrimp over Yellow Rice

Ingredients: 1lb Angus Steak or Boneless Beef Tri tip (cut into cubes) 1lb Large Shrimp (Peeled & deveined) 1 C Red & Green Bell Peppers 1 C Chicken Broth or water 2 tsp Jerk Seasoning (see bottom) 1 tsp Creole Seasoning (see bottom) 1 tsp Salt & Cracked Black pepper 1/8 tsp Honey 1 T […]

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 16 ounces mild Italian sausage 1/2 large yellow onion diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 jar Barilla Marinara Sauce 1/2 lb Barilla Penne Pasta 2 cups chicken broth 3 cups half and half, heavy cream or whole milk 29 ounces whole tomatoes 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 tablespoons Italian seasoning 3 cups […]

Cabbage Soup With Smoked Sausage

Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 (16-ounce) package smoked Kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon butter 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 corn on the cob cut to large chunks 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small head green cabbage, chopped 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth […]