Herb-Seared Swordfish, Plantain Stuffing and Lobster Gravy
Gumbo filé powder – 1 tsp.Fresh basil leaves – 10Fresh cilantro leaves – 8Vegetable oil – 2 oz.Swordfish steaks – 7 oz. 6Carrot, diced – 1/2 cupCelery, diced – 1/2 …
Main Course
Cedar Roasted Salmon with Polenta Crust
Yield: 4 portions Salmon fillets, skin removed – 6 oz. 4Salt, pepper – to tasteSoft polenta, prepared – 1 cupUncoated cedar planks (see note 1) – 4Sherry vinegar 3/4 cupFresh …
Classic Lobster Bisque
Yield: 12 portions Lobster carcasses with tomalley and roe – 6Olive oil – 4 Tbsp.Garlic cloves, chopped – 6Carrots, chopped – 3Celery stalks, chopped – 3Onion, chopped – 2Fennel bulb, …
Crawfish Risotto
Yield: 4 servings Chicken stock – 6 cups, or more as neededOlive oil – 2 1/2 Tbsp.Medium onion, small dice – 1Arborio rice – 1 lb.Sun-dried tomatoes, julienned – 1/4 …
Chile Rubbed Cornish Game Hen with Orange Scented Boniator and Red Wine Mojo
Yield: 1 quart Carrot, finely grated – 2 1/2 cupsRadish, finely grated – 1 cupRed onion, finely grated – 1/3 cupParsley, minced – 1 cupGarlic, chopped – 3 Tbsp.Fresh lemon …
Crusty Southern Cornmeal Chicken Breasts
Yield: 12 portions Skim or 1% buttermilk – 6 cupsSalt – to tasteBlack pepper, divided – 3 1/2 tsp.Cayenne pepper – 3 tsp.Garlic cloves, mashed – 12Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, …
Braised Chicken with Onions and Tomatoes
Yield: 6 portions Vegetable oil – 3 Tbsp.Large onions, thinly sliced – 4Ginger root, peeled and minced – 3-inGarlic cloves, minced – 8Green serrano chiles, chopped – 2 to 3Chicken, …
Breast of Duck with Figs and Orange Liqueur
Yield: 4 servings White Pekin boneless, skinless duck breasts – 4Salt – to tasteBlack pepper, freshly ground – to tastePearl onions, trimmed, peeled – 1 cupFresh figs, whole, washed – …
Crusty Mustard-Seed Fillets
Yield: 4 portionsLemon – 1Cod or haddock, skinned, boned – 4 6-oz. portionsBread crumbs (fresh baguette or sourdough) – 3/4 cupDried thyme – 1 tsp.Kosher salt – 2 tsp.White pepper …
Fish Sticks – Standard Recipe
Yield: 4 portions Catfish fillets, or other firm white fish – 1 1/3 lb.Nonfat milk – 1/3 cupCornflakes – 1/2 cupDry bread crumbs – 1/2 cupKosher salt – 1/4 tsp.Nonstick …