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...

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...
Shrimp Jambalaya

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...
Shrimp Jambalaya

Quick Shrimp Curry

Note: This was one of my mother’s favorite easy recipes.  Look in the Asian section of large supermarkets for interesting ingredients such as curry paste, lime pickle, and coconut milk. 4 cups bouillon 1 tablespoon mild curry powder or 2 tablespoons mild curry...

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...