Cuisine

Appetizers, French

Smoked Salmon Mousse with Caviar

This appetizer was a huge hit at a recent birthday dinner for a friend. Inexpensive black or red lumpfish caviar is fine for this hor d’oeuvre. 4 oz. Smoked salmon 1/2 c. Heavy cream Juice of 1/2 Lemon 2 Scallions thinly sliced 1 1/2 T. Caviar Crackers for dipping 1. Remove skin and Strain salmon […]

Cuisine, Indian, Main Course

Indian Shrimp Curry

Ingredients: 2 fresh serrano chiles 2 fresh indian chiles 3 fresh Thai chiles 1 Tbsp madras curry powder 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 medium onion, chopped 1 […]

Indian, Salad

Mango Chutney

This chutney omits the fresh mint and adds Thai chilis to bring the heat up a bit. Goes well with grilled fish or chicken. Ingredients: 2 diced ripe mango 1 chopped bell pepper 1 chopped cucumber 1 small Vadalia onion, chopped 1 diced jalapeno pepper 2 diced Thai chilis 1/2 tsp kosher salt chopped fresh […]

Italian, Leftovers, Main Course

Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey Tetrazzini is the absolute best thing you can do with leftover holiday turkey.  It is my family’s favorite meal of the year.  This recipe is from my go-to cookbook, Joy of Cooking: 2-3 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken meat 1/2 lb spaghetti (I usually up it to 1 lb.) 1/2 cup slivered almonds […]