Salads

Kelly’s Salsa

Ingredients 4 ripe tomatoes- chopped 1 lime-juice 1 tbsp crushed red pepper 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped) ½ sweet onion (chopped fine) 1 tbsp red hot sauce Directions Combine all ingredients into serving bowl and serve at room temperature. Can be made in food processor for a less chunky salsa. Serve with tortilla chips.

Salads

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 large can black bean ¼ cup Italian dressing 1 lime-juice 1 tbsp crushed red pepper ¼ cup sweet onion- chopped ¼ cup green pepper (chopped) ¼ cup red pepper(chopped) Directions In strainer rinse and drain beans. Combine all ingredients into serving bowl and mix well. Serve either at room temperature of chilled.

Salads

Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients Raspberry Vinaigrette: cup whole raspberries, fresh or frozen 3¼ tbsp honey ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 cup cooking oil 1 tsp salt & ¼ tbsp black pepper Goat Cheese Patty: ¾ lb. Goat cheese ½ cup finely grated almond biscotti crumbs 4 tbsp flour ¾ cup milk Salad: 3 cups mescaline greens ¼ …

Soups

Kelly’s Clam Stew

Ingredients 3 tbsp EVOO 4 lbs. Fresh Clams (small) ½ link Chouriço (remove skin and chop) 3 medium ripe tomatoes (chopped) 6 cloves garlic (crushed) ½ cup of dry red wine 1 sweet onion(chopped) 1 green pepper(chopped) 1 tbsp crushed red pepper Directions Scrub clams and place into a large bowl of cold water along …

Soups

Vovo’s Caldo Verde

Ingredients 1 large onion (minced fine) 2 large garlic cloves (minced) 4 tbsp olive oil 6 large potatoes (peeled and sliced) 2 quarts cold water ¼ lb Chouriço (sliced) 2½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 lb kale (washed, trimmed of coarsestems and veins, then sliced filamentthin. The easiest way is to …

Lobster Bisque
Soups

Lobster Bisque

Ingredients 2 lb live lobster + ½ lb lobster meat 10 cups water (fill pot ¾ full) 1 stalk of celery with green ends, cut inhalf 1 carrot, peeled and cut in quarters 1 onion, cut in quarters 2 bay leaves 6 peppercorns small bunch parsley 2 tbsp butter ¼ cup heavy cream 1 tsp …

Soups

Chicken and Stars Soup

Ingredients 2 skinless chicken breasts 4 cups of chicken stock 2 cups water 1 chicken bouillon cube 3 ribs of celery (chopped) 3 carrots- chopped ½ onion (chopped) 1 tsp. cumin ¼ cup of small pasta like stars ½ lemon* salt to taste Directions Boil water, chicken stock, bouillon and chicken breasts in large stockpot. …

Soups

Leek and Pea Soup

Ingredients 4 to 5 medium Potatoes 1 bag frozen peas 4 chicken bouillon cubes 4 hard boiled eggs- chopped fine 1 stick of butter 4 leeks- washed and chopped fine Directions Bring large stockpot full of chicken stock or water to a boil. Add peeled and quartered potatoes to the boiling water. Add bouillon and …

Soups

Clam Chowder

Ingredients 1 doz quahogs- scrubbed ¼ salt pork (minced) 1 medium onion- coarsely chopped 3 cups potatoes- peeled and diced 2 cups milk 1 cups light cream 3 tbsp flour Directions Steam quahogs until they open, chop and reserve liquid. Fry salt pork until crispy in heavy stockpot; remove browned bits and drain on paper …

Soups

Kale Soup

Ingredients 1 large can red kidney beans 3 lbs beef roast with bone- trimmed ofexcess fat 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 12 cups water (3 quarts) 1½ cups cubed yellow turnip ½ lb chouriço (½ link) 3 medium thin skin potatoes, peeled andcut into 1 inch cubes …