Fish En Papillote

This is fancy French for steamed fish in paper.  Low calorie, healthy and chocked full of culinary bragging rights. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of Dover Sole, skinned 1 bunch of Dill 1/2 cup of leeks, sliced 1/2 cup of carrot, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup of green onions 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 Tablespoons of…

Shrimp and Grits

This is not night-shade free with the inclusion of andouille but sometimes, you just gotta live a little. INGREDIENTS: 3 strips of bacon 1/2 link of Andouille (omit if NSF) 1 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 Vidalia onion, diced 3 stocks of celery 1/2 cup of chopped leek tips (in place of bell pepper)…

Butternut Squash, Sausage and Sage Pasta

Oh my goodness, I forget the simple joys of butternut squash.  It is the most under celebrated fall vegetable!  This dish is divinely simple and a crowd pleaser.  If you are vegetarian, eliminate the sausage and enjoy the savory deliciousness of butternut and sage! INGREDIENTS: 1 box of gluten free penne 1 pound mild (or spicy if…

Horseradish Mayo

This is one of our favorite, cow-dairy free dipping sauces.  You can whip it up in a matter of minutes.  Add more or less horseradish to suit your taste.   INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Dukes or other mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip) 1 tablespoon horseradish 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon…

What in the heck is an Insta-pot

Friends, let me solve the mystery…. it’s  a pressure cooker.  Old school pressure cookers -could be a little scary and horror stories abounded.  The new style “Insta-pot” often plug in like  a crockpot and feature an electronic setting. Do you want one, yes.  It will change your life.  You can cook pot roasts, stocks and…