Spanikopita============Sharon’s SpanikopitaThese are very easy to make, don’t be fussed about the Phyllo just keep a tea towel over itwhile you are working. I promise you these will be a huge hit, with a bit of “Wow”factor. 16 oz Phyllo Dough, thawed in the fridge for 24 hours10 oz Frozen Spinach, thawed and drained of…

Shrimps/Prawns – Skewered Shrimp With Lemon Pesto==========================================Weber Grill Recipes32 large shrimp (450 to 565 grams or 1-1 1/4 pounds) shelled and deveined (except fortails)Lemon Pesto1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons grated lemon zest2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 clove garlic1 tablespoon pine nuts In a food processor or blender, combine ingredients for…

She Crab Soup=============I’ve been making this recipe for over 30 years. Makes a wonderful first course. 1 quart of milk/cream6 tablespoons of butter1/4 small onion1/2 pound of crab meat3 oz of roe or 2 hard cooked egg yolks1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 cup flourSherry Heat cream or milk. Melt butter and saute onion. Let simmer until soft…

Seafood Salad==============Combination plate of Cold Shrimps, Crab meat, or crab claws, or lobster, slices ofavocado.Drizzle with Homemade Seafood Sauce. Shellfish sauce – Remoulade sauce Source: My Own1 cup Homemade Mayo, or1 cup Hellman’s mayo1/4 cup Chile Sauce1 garlic Clove minced1 tablespoon horseradish1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Coarse)splash of Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons HP Sauce (or A 1…

Salsa Fresca============Fresh or canned tomatoes, peeled and chopped (If I use canned tomatoes I drain themwell first)1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 jalapeño chili, seeded, finely choppedFresh lime juice1 garlic clove finely mincedsaltcilantro In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion and chili. Add lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Mix well and let sauce stand…

Salsa – Cooked Salsa====================4 to 6 tomatoes peeled(May substitute good quality canned tomatoes).1 onion, coarsely chopped1 garlic clove1 to 2 jalapeño chilies peeled and seeded2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon salt.cilantrofresh limes Cut tomatoes in half and cut out stems .Chop by hand or place in blender or food processor with onion and garlic. Blend just…

Salad Nicoise=============Romaine Hearts4 Hard boiled eggs1 can artichokesSteamed Green BeansAsparagus3 Roma tomatoes cut into wedgesNicoise olivesPotatoes cooked and cut into quarters1 sweet red onion, sliced into thin rings2 cans of white solid tunaAnchoviesDressing1 garlic clove mincedLemon Juiceolive oilDijon mustardSalt and pepperOptional – Fresh chopped basil Separate romaine heart leaves and arrange on platter. Arrange hard…

Ready to go into the oven Roasted tomatoes================Roma/Italian tomatoesfresh minced garlicolive oilsalt /pepperherbs optional Add minced garlic to olive oil. Cut tomatoes in half length wise. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. brush tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbsif you are using them. Roast in a low…

This is a very simple salad. Lovely as a first course. Although the recipe calls for watercress, and that is my favourite, it is also nice made with a baby lettuce or mesclun mix. Watercress Mesclun Roasted Red Pepper And Watercress Salad=======================================Source: Judith Huxley’s – Table for Eight4 large red bell peppers6 Tablespoons olive oil1-1/2…

Roasted Red and Green Pepper Tart=================================Pies and Tarts Cook Book One quantity short crust pastryFILLING3 red peppers halvedand seeded3 green peppers halved and seeded60 g (2 oz) grated mozzarellacheese40 g (1 ½ oz) grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons chopped, fresh basil75 g (2 ½ oz) black olivesfreshly ground black pepperPreheat oven to 400°F Roll out pastry…