Main Course

Course: 
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1¼ cups flaked coconut
  • 1½ pounds medium peeled shrimp

Pineapple Salsa

 

  • 1½ cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/3 cup pineapple preserves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

 

Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

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Course: 
  • 1 (8-ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup chopped minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 (12 ounce) Can evaporated skim milk, divided
  • 1/3 cup white wine or cooking wine
  • 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pound lump or white crabmeat, picked through for shells
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Crabmeat Angel Hair Pasta

Crabmeat Angel Hair Pasta

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Course: 

 

  • 2 ¾ # pork shoulder
  • 10-12 slices of applewood smoked bacon
  • 1 cup pistachios
  • 1/8 cup tarragon (chopped)
  • 1/8 cup thyme stems removed (chopped)
  • ½ cup armagnac 
  • 1 granny smith apple ( peelled cored and chopped)
  • 2 tbs salt 
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbs pate spice ( recipe follows)
  • ¼ tsp tcm (pink curing salt available at local butcher supply such as targil in opelousas)

Pate Spice

  • 1 tbs black peppercorn  
  • 2 tsp whole clove
  • 2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 5 ea. juniper berries
  • combine in coffee grinder and grind until fine. pass through a fine sieve(optional)

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Course: 
  • 1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham (5 to 7 pounds)
  • 20 whole cloves
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 3 tablespoons ground mustard
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Notes: Ham is a great choice for a holiday meal. It can be had at a good price, it practically cooks itself, and everyone in the family loves it!

Apricot Baked Ham

Apricot Baked Ham 

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Course: 

 

  • 1 (4 1/2- to 5-pound) pork loin, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
  • 4 tablespoons butter, in total
  • 3 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 5 firm apples, cored and quartered
  • 1/2 cup hard cider
  • 1/4 cup Calvados (apple brandy)

Chef's note: This is a great recipe for the holiday.

A wonderful Holiday main course

 

Pork Loin with Apples

 

Course: 
  • 2 racks of lamb (each about 1½ pounds)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 8 tablespoons vegetable oil, in all
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard

Chef’s note: People assume rack of lamb — a row of connected rib chops — is complicated to cook at home because they see it so often on restaurant menus. It’s not.

It’s as simple as searing it, roasting it at high heat, and covering it with seasoned breadcrumbs.

Perfect Holiday recipe, your guests will be impressed.

Rack of Lamb with Dijon Mustard 

Rack of Lamb

Course: 

Stuffing

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 yellow onions, diced
  • 2 ounces chopped garlic
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, finely diced
  • 8 cups crumbled cooked corn bread
  • 8 cups toasted fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 12 lb fresh turkey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Worcestershire gravy (recipe follows

Worcestershire Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup canned anchovies, chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 bottle dark beer
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
  • Reserved turkey neck and giblets

Holiday Turkey with Cornbread-Andouille Stuffing

Holiday Turkey with Cornbread-Andouille Stuffing

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