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Chef Susan Samples is a member of
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Poultry
Chicken Sauté with Pear and Ginger
Chicken takes on the nuances of the season in this sauté. Ginger
infuses the rich pan sauce while pears finish the dish.
Pistachio-Crusted Chicken
Chopped pistachios add nutty flavor and crunchy texture to
boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Chicken With Artichokes and Olives
You’ll love the pairing of flavors of Kalamata olives, artichoke
hearts and rosemary in this sauté.
Cashew-Crusted Chicken
These chicken chunks are dipped in an apricot-mustard sauce,
then rolled in chopped nuts for a wonderfully tangy, crunchy
dish. A little Thai chile pepper adds some “zing" as well.
Roasted Chicken Roulade
This dish is fantastic, stuffed with sun-dried tomato, spinach
and goat cheese.
Meats
Cajun Meatloaf
Anduille sausage and Cajun seasoning infuse this meatloaf with a
smoky, spicy flavor.
Flank Steak With Garlic Wine Sauce
This choice is great on a cold day, and a real heart warmer.
Cooked rare, this steak is topped with a roasted garlic,
mushroom and red wine sauce.
Pork Medallions With Fennel Sauce
Both fennel bulb and fennel seed are used in this sauté to lend
a delicate, licorice-like flavor.
Beef Stew
This is a flavorful, but not highly seasoned stew. Delicious on
a cool winter evening.
Pork Chops With Apple Rings
A simple idea, pork chops and apple rings baked together with
sugar, cinnamon and butter. True comfort food.
Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Burritos
Once you’ve had one, you’ll want another. Stuffed with seasoned
kidney beans, cheese and mashed sweet potatoes. Baked, or you
may request deep-frying these unique burritos.
Spaghetti Squash
Once spaghetti squash is roasted, the flesh resembles long pasta
noodles. This healthy alternative is tossed with sautéed
vegetables and feta cheese.
Coconut Curry Tofu
My vegetarian friend gave me this recipe for a creamy coconut
milk, spicy curry, and ginger tofu dish. Make some quick rice to
finish off this tasty dish.
Bean Ragout With Cilantro-Cornmeal Dumplings
This ragout, or stew, is made with Black and Pinto beans, fresh
vegetables, and an assortment of seasonings, including poblano
chili. Topped with dumplings flavored with cilantro and cheese.
Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
Red Peppers stuffed with onion, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and
garlic.
Seafood
Roasted Halibut With Orange-Chive Sauce
Delicious, meaty halibut pairs well with this simple butter
sauce of citrus juices, shallots and fresh chives.
Sesame-Peppered Tuna Steak
The bold tastes of hoisin sauce and pepper complement the meaty
tuna steaks. Sesame seeds give a crunchy finish. Prepared medium
rare.
Salmon With Tomatoes, Olives and Orange
Rich-tasting salmon meets its flavor match in a bold tomato
sauce spiked with olives, rosemary and orange peel.
Ginger-Glazed Mahi Mahi
This ginger infused dish is bursting with flavor and combines
both sweet and sour taste sensations.
***a note about freezing fish***
I use only fresh fish when preparing my seafood entrees.
Although they are all freezable, I suggest only refrigerating
your seafood choice and using within the first day or two of
your cook date. As always though, the decision is yours.
Soups
“Eat your Vegetables” Soup
Black Bean Soup
Corn Chowder
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Gingered Carrot Soup
Red Pepper Soup
Apricot Lentil Soup
On The Side
Potatoes:
Rosemary Red Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Brown Butter Sage Crushed Potatoes
Parsley Garlic New Potatoes
Lemon-Horseradish New Potatoes
Honey-Roasted New Potatoes
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Rice, Pasta:
Orzo Risotto
Parsley Pasta
Jasmine Rice
Spanish Rice
Citrus Couscous
Dried Cherry Couscous
Basmati Rice with Apricots
Lemon Rice
Mushroom Orzo
Mediterranean Rice
Macaroni and Three Cheese Bake
Fresh Breads:
Herb Biscuits
Cornbread
Rosemary Rolls
Garlic Breadsticks
Vegetables:
Spiced Squash and Pear Mash
Broccoli with Browned Butter and Lemon
Mango-Glazed Green Beans
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Roast Fennel with Olive Tapenade
Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter and Pine Nuts
Pimiento-Topped Snow Peas
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