Jollof Rice
1 lb. shrimp 2 onions, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic 10 oz. mushrooms, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 1 can chopped plum tomatoes in paste 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon tumeric 1 tablespoon thyme 1 lb. brown rice 4 cups bouillon (more if needed --...
Baked Sweet Potatoes and Onions
3 red onions, halved lengthwise, then cut into thin slices 3 pounds sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, then cut into thin slices 2 cups apple cider 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients...
Wild Rice – Seafood Medley
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons mild curry powder pinch cayenne, to taste 1 pound shrimp or other seafood (see suggestions below) 1 14-ounce can coconut milk 3 cups cooked wild rice...
West African Seafood Stew
I think every country with an ocean coastline has developed its own version of a seafood stew, and I love them all. The sweet potatoes and green bananas make this one special. It's supposed to be very spicy, but you may want to add a little of the cayenne at a time...
Southwest Paella
1 large onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2" chunks 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups bouillon 2 tablespoons mild chili powder 2 teaspoons oregano pinch cayenne, to taste 1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage (poultry, seafood or meat), optional 1 28-ounce can...
Shrimp Jambalaya
1 pound shrimp 4 cups bouillon 1 bay leaf 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced roken up 1 cup brown rice (uncooked), or other uncooked whole grain of your choice 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste 1/2...
Quick Shrimp Curry
Shrimp curry from one of Diana’s mother’s favorite recipes
Shellfish Creole
1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bouillon 1 cup canned Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 1 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste 4 cups cooked brown rice or barley 1 pound cooked lobster, crab or shrimp, or...
Seafood “Stir Fry”
Use any combination of vegetables and any seafood that appeals to you. This basic recipe can be varied to use whatever you have on hand. 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/4" x 1" strips 1/2 pound thin asparagus, cut on the diagonal into 1" pieces 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced...
Seafood Spanish Rice
2 large onions, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, to taste 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups bouillon 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon oregano 1 cup uncooked...