Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 medium yellow onions, chopped2 teaspoons minced garlic1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground corianderPinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)3 (15 oz.) cans pumpkin or 6 cups chopped...

Tarragon Shrimp Scampi

From Martha Stewart, Serves 4Ingredients:1/2 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced2 small onions, peeled and coarsely grated1 teaspoon course saltFreshly ground black pepper1 small bunch fresh tarragon, finely chopped1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled...

Chicken Salad With Peas, Feta And Mint

By Patricia Wells, Serves 4Lemon-Chive Dressing Ingredients:2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup light cream or half & half1/3 cup finely minced fresh chivesSalad Ingredients:1 cup chilled peas, blanched and refreshed3 small...

Bill’s Gumbo

Ingredients:1 lb. okra, sliced8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled1 green pepper, chopped1 onion, chopped2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped2 28 oz. cans tomatoes (break up whole ones)1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 lb. firm white fish (e.g. cod or snapper), cut...

Autumn Pear Salad

Ingredients:3-4 stalks celery heart3 ounces imported parmesan cheeseSmall handful walnut halves3 large, ripe but firm pearsExtra virgin olive oilLemon juiceSaltFreshly ground pepperRadicchio leaves or other red or bronze-colored lettuce leavesDirections:Remove strings...