Crab and Guacamole Tostaditos
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, heavy cream and chipotle. Fold in the crab. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine the avocados, onion, jalapeno, chopped cilantro, lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt ... [... more]
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Checkerboard of Caviar Eggs
Here's a new twist on a party standby: deviled eggs topped with caviar. The checkerboard effect is achieved by using black sevruga or pressed caviar, red salmon caviar, and the yellow roe from whitefish. The eggs are cut in half widthwise, not ... [... more]
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Arroz Marinero (Rice with Seafood)
Casa Balbino on the edge of the always bustling Plaza del Cabildo in the southwestern Spanish seaport town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, is the quintessential tapas bar. They prepare this dish in an oversize cazuela. Portions are then spooned into ... [... more]
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Scallops Fra Diavolo with Linguine
The scallops leave more flavorful drippings in the skillet, and these drippings can make the garlic appear straw colored before it is done cooking. Make sure that it is fragrant, looks sticky, and has cooked for the full 7 to 10 minutes. One ... [... more]
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Malaysian Shrimp in Shallot Chile Sauce
Red jalapenos are used in this sambal udang, but if you prefer less spice, use red bell peppers instead. Shrimp paste, which comes in blocks and is almost pink in color, has an intense aroma and flavor; it should always be used sparingly as it is ... [... more]
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Curried Shrimp
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, red pepper, and green pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the ginger and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, constantly stirring and [... more]
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Maryland Crab Soup
Combine carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, green beans, corn, lima beans, peas, worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, mustard, red pepper flakes, and 6 cups water in a large pot. Add tomatoes, crushing them in your hand, and juice from can. Bring to a ... [... more]
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Turkey with Walnut Parmesan Sauce
Ground walnuts thicken this unique sauce and give it both a subtle nuttiness and an appealing creamy texture, both of which are perfect with turkey. Grind 1/4 cup of the walnuts to a powder in a food processor. In a small saucepan, melt the ... [... more]
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Shrimp with Orange Sauce
In a nonreactive small saucepan over high heat, bring the lime juice, vinegar, orange juice, fresh lime juice, and sugar to boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Remove the sauce from the heat. In a wok over high heat, warm the oil ... [... more]
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Skewered Surf and Turf with Rice and Roasted Garlic Sauce
The combination of surf and turf is a classic and remains popular, even if some people consider it an old-fashioned cliche (these are the people missing out on one of life's great culinary pleasures!). Break up the heads of garlic into individual ... [... more]
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Coconut Shrimp Criollo
Coconut Shrimp Criollo is a blend of sweet and spicy flavors from ñame root, ripe plantains and succulent shrimp united with a flavorful sauce of coconut milk, cumin, cinnamon, thyme and red pepper. Stir chicken broth and next 8 ingredients in ... [... more]
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Shrimp with Vegetables, Formosa Style
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, and the shrimp. Let the shrimp marinate in this mixture for 15 minutes. In a second bowl, mix together the remaining teaspoon of cornstarch and the warm water and hold aside ... [... more]
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