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...
Baked Fish with Portobello Mushrooms
2 vidalia or other sweet onions, sliced 4-6 salmon steaks (or any fish of your choice) 1 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced Juice of one lemon Fresh herbs of your choice (optional) Lemon wedges for garnish Freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350...
Veggie Rice
Note: This tasty recipe was contributed by eZine reader Cheryl Lee. 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground...
Tropical Wild Rice Medley
1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 cup bouillon 2 cups cooked wild rice 2 cups cooked barley 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 16-ounce can black beans,...