One-Arm Seafood Chili
Even with your arm in a cast, you can serve a tasty, healthful meal in half an hour. No chopping; open all the packages with scissors. 2 26-ounce boxes chopped tomatoes (such as Parmalat brand - see note) 2 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon mild chili...
Mussels with Tomatoes & Basil
4 pounds mussels 1 cup white wine or bouillon 2 cloves garlic, pressed 6 ripe tomatoes, and chopped OR 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up) 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Freshly ground pepper Scrub the mussels and remove their beards. Discard any...
Mediterranean Seafood Stew
1 onion, chopped 2 red or green bell peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 stalks fennel or celery, or some of each, chopped 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 1/2 cup bouillon 1/2 teaspoon Harissa sauce, or your favorite hot sauce, to...
Mediterranean Clams and Beans
1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1 cup white wine (optional; substitute more bouillon if you wish) 2 cups canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon oregano 1 clove garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic paste pinch cayenne or...
Louisiana Oysters and Shrimp
4 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 pound shrimp 1 onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, or...
Kejenou (African Seafood Stew)
1 large onion, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 1 cup bouillon + 1 extra teaspoon bouillon granules 8 parsnips, sliced 1 28 oz. can Italian style (plum) tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 pound fresh...
Clam and Mushroom Sauce for Whole Grains or Spaghetti Squash
1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup bouillon 1 28-oz. can tomato sauce 1 T. fresh oregano or 1/2 t. dried 1 bay leaf 1/4 t. hot pepper flakes 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced 2 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams Freshly ground pepper Cooked whole grains Bring the...
Cioppino
2 large onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 green peppers, chopped 2-3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, to taste 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 cups bouillon 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 tablespoon...
Catfish Gumbo
1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 6 cups bouillon 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 2 teaspoons oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste 3 cups okra or green beans, cut in bite-size pieces...
Cajun Fish Fillets
1 lb. orange roughy fillets or any firm white fish 1 t. Cajun spice blend - such as McCormick or Paul Prudhomme 1 T. paprika Lemon wedges Preheat the broiler. Arrange the fillets on a broiler pan lined with aluminum foil. Combine the Cajun spice and paprika and dust...