• 1bulb garlic
• Mushrooms (fresh)
• Bunch of frog legs (given to me by a guy — Scott — who I met at a doughnut store on Sunday morning; it’s a Louisiana thing)
• Butter
• Grapeseed oil
• Flour
• Beer
• White wine
• Seasoning
• More seasoning

Willie Robertson's Frog Legs

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• 2 pounds skirt, flank, or other steak, in four pieces
• salt
• 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, washed and trimmed
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cayenne, jalapeño or serrano chili, finely chopped, seeded if desired (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• cooking oil, as needed

Steak with Parsley Sauce

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• 1 cup Italian bread, cubed
• 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
• 8 chicken tenders, trimmed, 1 lb
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

• 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
• 1 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt and red pepper flakes to taste

Almond-Crusted Chicken With Romesco Sauce

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• 2 1/2 pounds mild (sweet) Italian sausage links
• 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 4 large garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
• zest and juice of one lemon
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 cans (about 16 ounces each) white beans, undrained
• salt and pepper to taste

Italian Sausage With White Beans

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• 2 skinless and boneless fillets of flounder or mild white-fleshed fish (about 6 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup onion, grated
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• kosher salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons Cajun spice blend
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pan-Grilled Flounder With Cajun Spices

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• 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
• 1 lb large shrimp (26 to 30 count), peeled and deveined
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can, diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley, minced
• salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Shrimp Fra Deavolo With Linguine

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• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1½ lbs ground sirloin
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, removed from casing
• 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/3 cup Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ teaspoons dried basil
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup marinara sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Ultimate Italian Meatloaf

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• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, halved
• 3 tablespoons cooking sherry
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, finely chopped

Chicken In Garlic Sauce

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• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 large garlic cloves,minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 tablespoons tandoori paste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 10 ounces heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon almonds, toasted and flaked
• lemon wedges, garnish

Indian-Style Butter Shrimp

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Chicken

• 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• salt, black pepper, and cayenne
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon prepared dark roux (or make your own)
• 2  cups chicken broth
• salt, pepper, and/or Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley

Dumplings

• 2 cups baking mix, such as original Bisquick
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2/3 cup milk

Smothered Chicken Fricassee

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