Main Dish Recipes

“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” – Federico Fellini

Beer Battered Fried Shrimp

Beer Battered Fried Shrimp 2 pounds shrimp peeled12 ounces beer1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon paprika½ teaspoon ground red pepper Peel the shrimp and devein if desired. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and lay shrimp out in one layer on a...

Chicken Wing Marinade

Best Chicken Wings Marinade Recipe 1 ½ teaspoons Paprika1 teaspoon Parsley1 tablespoon Soy sauce⅛ teaspoon Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Onion granules2 tablespoons Lemon juice1 ½ tablespoons Olive oil1/2 tablespoon Sugar¼ Salt⅛ cayenne In a...

Grilled Cod Gyro-style

Grilled Cod Gyro-style Spice Rub1 ½ tsp dried oregano1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp garlic powder (optional)½ tsp sumacFor FishGreek extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve)1.5 lb/ 680.4 g cod fillet (or another white fish fillet of your...

20 Minute Greek Chicken Rice Bowl

20 Minute Greek Chicken Rice Bowl GREEK MARINADE/DRESSING:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (juice of 1-2 lemons)1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar2 tsp minced garlic (or garlic paste)1 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp black pepperRICE...

Grilled Chipotle Chicken

Grilled Chipotle Chicken 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless)Chipotle Marinade:1/4 cup olive oil2 chipotle peppers (canned plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce ( juice from can))4 garlic cloves1 shallot1 1/2 tablespoons cumin1 tablespoon coriander2 teaspoons...

Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil 1 lb baby dutch yellow potato3 ears corn (husked and cut crosswise into 6 pieces)¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)4 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon old bay seasoning1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)12.8 oz smoked andouille sausage (1...

BBQ Oven Baked Ribs

BBQ OVEN BAKED RIBS 2 racks pork ribs about 6 lbs1 jar barbecue sauceDRY RUB1/2 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoon cumin2 tablespoons smoked paprika1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper depending...

Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoon Recipe Filling8 oz. cream cheese (softened)6 oz. fancy crab meat (drained and crumbled)2 green onions (finely chopped)1.5 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sugar1 12 oz. package Wonton wrappers (see...

Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa

Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa 1 pound grill-able white fish – Mahi Mahi (Tilapia, halibut, Black cod, Snapper- Or substitute Portobello Mushrooms or Extra Firm Tofu.)8 x six-inch tortillas (corn-flour mix Grilled)Lime and cilantro for garnishOptional garnishes:...

Peruvian Grilled Chicken

Peruvian Chicken ( Pollo a la Brasa) Recipe w/ Aji Verde 1 1/2 –2 pounds chicken (thigh or breast, boneless, skinless- see notes Or substitute portobellos!)Marinade:4 garlic cloves- finely minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons honey (agave...

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings 4 pounds chicken wings (halved at joints, wingtips discarded)2 Tablespoons baking powder *aluminum free3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cracker black pepper1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder Adjust your oven rack to the upper-middle...

Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder

Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic 1½ pounds boneless flounder or sole fillets (preferably 4 6-ounce pieces)Salt and pepper2 large eggs½ cup milk½ cup all-purpose flour for dredgingMild olive oil or vegetable oil for frying4 tablespoons unsalted butter⅓...

Sausage and Onions

Sausage, Peppers and Onions From Giada De Laurentis 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 pound sweet Italian sausage2 red bell peppers (sliced)2 yellow onions (sliced)1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup chopped...

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli 1 pound orecchiette5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage (removed from casings)3 garlic cloves (minced)1 cup chicken broth1 pound broccoli florets½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon red pepper...

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion finely chopped1 8 ounce can tomato sauce1/2 cup ketchup1 tablespoon brown sugar (or less)1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried mustard1/4 tsp Salt1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper8...

Baked Chicken Quarters with sweet rub

Baked Chicken Quarters 2 Teaspoons Salt1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar2 teaspoons Garlic Powder2 teaspoon Onion Powder1 teaspoon Black Pepper1 teaspoon Paprika½ teaspoon Thyme Leaves4 chicken leg quarters Preheat the oven to 425°F.Pat the chicken quarters dry and trim off...

California Rolls

Homemade California Roll 1 ½ cups sushi rice2 ¼ cups water2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar ((see recipe))1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 avocado (optional)½ English cucumber8 ounces imitation crab (log/leg style works better than chunks)4 sheets toasted nori...

Amelia’s Drunken Coconut Shrimp

  Coconut Shrimp I 1 egg½ cup all-purpose flour⅔ cup Guinness beer1 ½ teaspoons baking powder¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups flaked coconut24 shrimp3 cups oil for frying In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and...

Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice

30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons ketchup1 shallot (or yellow onion) (chopped)4 cloves garlic...

Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Garlic Grilled Shrimp 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveinedMarinade4 cloves garlic minced⅓ cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon tomato paste½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperGarlic Butter1 clove...

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi ¼-⅓ cup butter1½ lb uncooked, deveined, peeled shrimp (thawed if frozen, tail shells removed)2 tablespoons thinly slicked green onion1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1½ teaspoon dried basil leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or ¾ teaspoon parsley...

Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts1 tbsp avocado or olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp saltGround black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium baking dish, place...

Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese ½ lb uncooked elbow macaroni (or other small pasta , about 1 ½ cups)3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or WondraFlour)1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/2 cup milk (any kind)3/4 cup half and half2 1/2 cups shredded...

Egg Rolls

Egg Rolls 2 teaspoons vegetable oil3/4 pound ground porksalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon ginger3 cups coleslaw mix1/4 cup sliced green onions1 tablespoon soy sauce12 egg roll wrappers Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over...

1 Hour Pizza Dough for Grilling

1 Hour Pizza Dough for Grilling 1 2/3 cups water1 to 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast1/4 cup olive oil5 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt If you want to use the pizza dough that same day, use 2 teaspoons yeast. If you are going to let the dough rise...

Roasted Lemon Rosemary Garlic Chicken

ROASTED LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN 2 1/2 pounds bone-in (skin on chicken thighs and drumsticks, pat dried with paper towel)3 Tbsp. olive oil2 Tbsp. fresh minced rosemary2 Tbsp. lemon zest (from about 4 lemons)2 Tbsp. minced garlic1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 tsp. kosher...

Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Crab Cakes ⅓ c. panko (or 8 saltine crackers finely crushed)2 tablespoons mayonnaise½ teaspoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 egg (beaten)salt to taste1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)1 pound lump...

Pizza Sauce

Pizza Sauce Written by Germaine and Ed Latonis 1 6 oz can tomato paste1 8 oz can tomato sauce3 cups water3 tbsp olive oil1/4 cup chopped onion1 glove garlic, minced2 tbsp oregano1 tsp brown sugar1 pinch each marjoram, basil, black pepperGrated parmesan cheese,...

Three Cheese Rigatoni Pie

Three-Cheese Rigatoni Pie With Meat Sauce 1 lb rigatoni (the wider, the better!)1 tbsp olive oil1 lb ground beef1 28 oz. can good quality crushed tomatoes2 tbsp dry red wine1 tbsp worcestershire sauce1 tsp dried parsley1/2 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp...

No Rise Pizza Dough

PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE (No Rise) 1 ½ cup water warm1 tsp sugar2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 package)4 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp salt⅓ cup olive oil In a small bowl whisk the water, sugar and yeast together. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. If the yeast is good, it will...

Crockpot Maple Country-Style Ribs

Crockpot Maple Country-Style Ribs 1 1/2 lbs country-style pork ribs1/3 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons dried minced onion (or use fresh)1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon garlic powderdash of pepper Place the...

Smoked Turkey Legs

SMOKED TURKEY LEGS (DISNEY COPYCAT RECIPE) 1 gallon water1 cup salt½ cup brown sugar3 tablespoons garlic powder3 tablespoons onion powder3 tablespoons dried thyme3 tablespoons dried sage1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground allspice1...

Chicken Pot Pie Turnover

Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers 2 tablespoons butter1/2 onion (chopped)1 carrot (chopped)1 stalk celery (chopped)Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 cloves garlic (minced)2 teaspoons dried thyme1 tablespoon flour (plus more for dusting)1/2 cup white wine1 cup...

Pizza Sauce

  Pizza Sauce Makes enough sauce for two pizzas. 2 8 oz cans tomato sauce½ tsp dried oregano¼ tsp basil¼ tsp thyme¼ tsp garlic powder¼ tsp salt⅛ tsp black pepper1 bay leaf½ tsp lemon juice¼ tsp onion powder½ tbsp sugar Mix all ingredients and heat until it begins...

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