Alton Brown suggests that a dip is defined based on its ability to “maintain contact with its transport mechanism over three feet of white carpet”.
Creamy with chunks of lobster and a kick of cayenne, this seafood dip is great with a variety of crackers or bread. Use crab or lobster in this dip, or use a combination.
Instructions
Put milk, butter, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, onion, salt, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl. Blend until smooth; Use a rubber spatula to fold in the seafood. Chill until ready to use. Let sit at room temp for ½ hour before using.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Notes Crab can be substituted for the lobster or you can use a combinatioin of the two. © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved
This recipe cam from the little town of Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera. The beautiful people of this town show their love for tradition and old world style through many of their dishes. Lobster with couscous and brunoise of vegetables salad is one of them.
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Lobster with Couscous and Brunoise Vegetable Salad
Lobster with couscous and brunoise vegetable salad is an impressive dish bursting with color and flavor from the French Riviera.
Ingredients
For the vegetable brunoise
Ingredients
For the vegetable brunoise
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Instructions
For the lobster and couscous
Boil a whole lobster for 15-20 minutes. Drain lobster and allow to come to room temperature. Remove the shells. Slice the tail thinly into medallions Boil chicken stock. Add couscous, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add the finely dice onion, tarragon, parsley, cilantro and chives and add to couscous in a bowl. . Add the juice of 2 lemons to cereal mixture. Add ½ cup olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
For the vegetable brunoise
Cut all of the vegetables into 1-2 centimeter squares, all equal in size. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
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Thin slices of fennel, floured and fried 1 large tarragon leaf Browned butter
For the presentation
Place a ring mold in the center of a plate. Place the couscous mixture into the ring mold and press gently. (about ½ inch thick) Decorate with thin slices of lobster tail medallions shingle-style. Knuckle meat and claws go in the center with a fried sage leaf. Spread the colorful brunoise around the plate to garnish. Remove the ring mold. Drizzle vegetables with lemon and olive oil.
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Mahi mahi with orange, wine, garlic and thyme is a delicious and healthy meal that is as good looking as it is tasting.
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Mahi Mahi with orange, wine, garlic and thyme
Mahi mahi with orange, wine, garlic and thyme is a delicious and healthy meal that is as good looking as it is tasting.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and sauté fish for 5 minutes on both sides or until golden brown. Place the fish in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven. (The general rule of thumb for cooking fish in a 400 degree oven is 10 minutes for each inch of thickness.)
Meanwhile, deglaze the bottom of the pan with wine stirring to scrape up the bits of fond on the bottom. Increase the heat to medium high and add the garlic and thyme. Cook until reduced by about half. Stir in orange juice, and zest; Add the butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat immediately. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the fish with the orange sauce.
Recipe Notes
This dish goes great with roasted fennel and saffron rice. You can also substitute chicken breasts for the fish. See "saffron rice" recipe on this website. © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved
An elegant dessert with creamy chocolate and the fresh flavor of mint. The perfect sweet bite for any cocktail party.
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Mint Chocolate Spanakopita
An elegant dessert with creamy chocolate and the fresh flavor of mint. The perfect sweet bite for any cocktail party.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, mascarpone cheese, egg, and sugar. In a food processor combine spinach, mint, and nuts to make a pesto. Stir pesto into cheese mixture.
Thaw fillo sheets according to directions. Place one sheet on work area, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar and continue until you have 5 layers. Cut those layers into 5 strips. Break up the chocolate bars and put a piece of chocolate at the end of each strip.
Add 1 teaspoon of the cheese-pesto mixture on top of the chocolate. Place another piece of chocolate on top of the cheese-pesto mixture and roll into a triangle. Brush top with butter and bake on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with powdered sugar or both!
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Growing up, Mom would make her famous potato salad all summer long starting with Memorial Day and continuing into the summer for the fourth of July and family picnics. This is one comfort food that brings back some great memories.
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Mom's Famous Potato Salad
A creamy, rich potato salad with a secret ingredient that causes an explosion of flavor.
Instructions
Cover the potatoes with water and cook on medium until just tender - 35-40 minutes. Do not peel the potatoes and do not over-cook or they get watery. Drain right away and let cool.
Meanwhile, cover the eggs with water, add the vinegar and cook on medium heat until they come to a boil. Low heat to medium-low and continue cooking 7 minutes. Plunge into cold water, cool, peel and finely chop in a food processor and put them into a large bowl.
Finely chop the onion and celery in a food processor and add to eggs. Peel and chop potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces and add to the eggs, celery and onion mixture. Add the mayonnaise, celery seed, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir and refrigerate.
Recipe Notes
If you don't use Hellman's mayonnaise it won't taste the same. Adding vinegar to the water you cook the eggs in, changes the PH of the water so that the shells come off easier. © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved
Many restaurants throughout France and Belgium offer mussels marinière. It is the classic combination of mussels with onion, garlic and white wine and a fabulous broth for dipping crusty bread into.
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Mussels Marinière (sailor-style)
This classic french preparation for mussels couldn't be easier. This classic combination of mussels with shallots, garlic and white wine has a fabulous broth for dipping crusty bread into.
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large pot, cover, place on high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes. Twice while they are cooking, shake the kettle in an up and down motion to toss the mussels so they all open. Serve in bowls with the broth and some crusty bread for sopping.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Notes The Pernod is the secret ingredient folks, so don't leave it out! For mussels with cream sauce: 2 T butter 2 T flour 1 cup heavy cream Melt butter in a small sauce pan. Add flour, add broth from cooked mussels and add the cream. Spoon over mussels. © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved