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CHICKEN TAMALE PIE – January 11 –  National Milk Day

CHICKEN TAMALE PIE – January 11 – National Milk Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Filling 3 tablespoons olive oil Meat from ½ rotisserie chicken 4 slices bacon 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon butter ½ yellow onion, diced ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup creamed corn ½ cup black […]

 
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER – January 10 – National Oysters Rockefeller Day

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER – January 10 – National Oysters Rockefeller Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 24 fresh oysters in the shell, washed 1 stick of butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups fresh spinach ¼ cup plus ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Pernod ⅛ teaspoon […]

 
APRICOT PORK – January 9 –  National Apricot Day

APRICOT PORK – January 9 – National Apricot Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 4 boneless pork chops, pounded with a mallet to ⅓ inch thickness, cut into ½ inch slices ½ cup apricot preserves 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced ¼ teaspoon […]

 
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – January 8 – National Soup Month

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – January 8 – National Soup Month

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Aluminum foil 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large butternut squash, about 3 pounds, halved lengthwise and seeds removed 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 red pepper, seeds removed and cut into ¼ inch slices 1 ½ cups baby carrots ½ […]

 
TEMPURA SHRIMP – January 7 – National Tempura Day

TEMPURA SHRIMP – January 7 – National Tempura Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Vegetable oil for frying 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on Tempura batter, recipe can be found here Tempura dipping sauce, recipe can be found here [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] In a large heavy-bottomed stockpot over high heat […]

 
SEVEN-FISHES STEW – TRADITIONAL ITALIAN/CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS EVE DISH – December 24 – Christmas Eve

SEVEN-FISHES STEW – TRADITIONAL ITALIAN/CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS EVE DISH – December 24 – Christmas Eve

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ yellow onion, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 teaspoon salt 32 ounces of seafood stock ½ pound clams, scrubbed and cleaned ½ pounds mussels, scrubbed and beards removed ½ pound of red snapper fillet, skinless and […]

 
CHICKEN AND DRAGON FRUIT SALAD – December 23 – National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month

CHICKEN AND DRAGON FRUIT SALAD – December 23 – National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 large, ripe dragon fruit ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey ½ inch ginger, peeled and diced 1 granny smith apple, cored and diced ½ cup seedless grapes, quartered Plastic wrap […]

 
MOROCCAN TAGINE WITH QUINCE – December 22 – Quince and Watermelon Month

MOROCCAN TAGINE WITH QUINCE – December 22 – Quince and Watermelon Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin or lamb, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon […]

 
FRENCH FRIED SHRIMP – December 21 – National French Fried Shrimp Day

FRENCH FRIED SHRIMP – December 21 – National French Fried Shrimp Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs vegetable oil for frying 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact Cocktail sauce, optional [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] In a small bowl add the […]

 
SPANISH BAKED FISH – December 20 – National Sangria Day

SPANISH BAKED FISH – December 20 – National Sangria Day

Serves 4 NOTE: Sangria originated in Spain and Portugal.  This is a traditional dish in Spain. Ingredients: [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 lemons, 1 sliced thinly and seeds removed and the other cut into fourths and seeds removed 4 6-ounce each skinless cod, or haddock fillets 4 tablespoons […]