Mama Blue's shrimp patties: Gulf shrimp bound in a thick béchamel with green onions, hot sauce, and paprika, then breaded and pan-fried golden. A Lowcountry shrimp cake with a rich, silky center.
Spiced melon cocktail with honeydew balls, flaked crabmeat, and a tangy whipped cream-mayo dressing spiked with paprika, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. A retro dinner-party starter with coastal flair.
Chunky gazpacho with diced cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and fresh tomatoes in a spiced tomato juice base. A no-cook chilled soup for hot summer days.
Spicy tomato cocktail with grated cucumber, horseradish, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and lemon juice steeped in tomato juice. A virgin Bloody Mary base that chills overnight for bold flavor.
Warm scallop and bell pepper salad with cumin, lime, and coriander on Belgian endive leaves. A light, elegant seafood salad ready in 30 minutes.
Spicy beef ribbon skewers: thinly sliced rump roast woven onto skewers and grilled fast over high heat. The marinade hits sesame, ginger, cilantro, lime, and hot sauce, ready in 60 minutes including the rest.
Creamy oyster bisque thickened with rice and strained silky smooth, finished with whole oysters cooked just until their edges curl. Chesapeake Bay-style with a splash of Tabasco and optional dry sherry.
Orange and onion salad with romaine, mandarin oranges, and toasted almonds in a homemade tarragon-Dijon vinaigrette emulsified with egg yolk. Bright, crunchy, and tangy.
Rustic white bean soup with great northern beans, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and vegetable broth finished with extra-virgin olive oil. A hearty, naturally vegan bean soup.
Chile con queso made on the stovetop with melty American cheese, sauteed onion, fresh tomato, and green chiles spiked with hot sauce. A smooth, scoopable queso dip ready in minutes for chips and game day.
Chile cheddar burgers stuff seasoned ground beef patties with sharp cheddar and diced green chiles, then grill until the cheese melts in the middle. The Southwest take on the stuffed burger.
Fire stew is a slow-cooked ham, lentil, and kidney bean stew with a full 14 ounces of hot sauce stirred in. A four-hour low simmer that's serious heat in every spoonful.
Fire stew is a slow-cooked ham, lentil, and kidney bean stew with a full 14 ounces of hot sauce stirred in. A four-hour low simmer that's serious heat in every spoonful.
Fire stew is a slow-cooked ham, lentil, and kidney bean stew with a full 14 ounces of hot sauce stirred in. A four-hour low simmer that's serious heat in every spoonful.
Italian-style picnic pie with diced ham, ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan baked in a double crust with egg yolk glaze. Serve at room temperature for picnics.
A wonderful cold summer soup made with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and sweet bell peppers.