Author: Linda Gassenheimer
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QUICK FIX: A gumbo short-cut
My husband always talks longingly about his Aunt Helen Rose’s Chicken Gumbo. I mentioned to her that I wish I could make her famous dish, but it takes too long, so she sent me this quick version. My husband’s verdict is that it’s great. The key to good gumbo is cooking the oil and flour…
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QUICK FIX: Dijon Scallops with Carrots and Rice
This simple and elegant dish is sure to impress your family and guests. The creamy Dijon mustard sauce is accented by the light onion taste of the chives. The addition of carrots to the rice adds a sweet dimension to the side dish. Helpful hints• Buy frozen scallops and keep in freezer for quick meals.…
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QUICK FIX: Dijon Scallops with Carrots and Rice
This simple and elegant dish is sure to impress your family and guests. The creamy Dijon mustard sauce is accented by the light onion taste of the chives. The addition of carrots to the rice adds a sweet dimension to the side dish. Helpful hints• Buy frozen scallops and keep in freezer for quick meals.…
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Shrimp dish a taste of French cruise cuisine
Fresh shrimp in a light Provencal sauce is one of celebrity chef Jacques Pepin’s creations I tasted on a cruise. With a restaurant named after him on the Oceania Marina, he told me that he wanted to serve bistro-style food. All you need is a little rice to go with his one-pot recipe. Simply heat…
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QUICK FIX: Mint and ginger add zip to fast broiled chicken
Yogurt mixed with spices, mint and fresh gingerroot fill this refreshing chicken dish with flavors of the Middle East. It makes a cool and tangy marinade for the chicken. Fresh gingerroot gives a spicy, slightly peppery flavor to the dish. A quick way to chop ginger is to peel, cut into chunks and press through…
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Corn relish tops off sandwich
Here’s a cool idea for a warm, summer evening: a roast beef sandwich with a fresh corn and tomato relish. This is the season for fresh corn on the cob and juicy red tomatoes. I use them to create a tangy uncooked, relish. The relish and roast beef make a tasty, colorful filling in a…
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QUICK FIX: Corn relish tops off sandwich
Here’s a cool idea for a warm, summer evening: a roast beef sandwich with a fresh corn and tomato relish. This is the season for fresh corn on the cob and juicy red tomatoes. I use them to create a tangy uncooked, relish. The relish and roast beef make a tasty, colorful filling in a…
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QUICK FIX: Jerk seasoning adds zing to salad supper
A pair of salads — one with jerk-seasoned chicken, the other with berries — make a quick, refreshing summer supper. Jerk seasoning tossed with cooked, boneless, skinless chicken breast meat gives zip to this Caribbean-influenced dinner. Allspice, the fruit of the pimiento tree, is the key ingredient in this Jamaican seasoning blend. True jerk recipes…
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QUICK FIX: Fresh tuna steaks get a pleasing jolt from horseradish
Horseradish gives special texture and tang to many dishes — scrambled eggs and salad dressings, meat and fish. To salute this ancient root, I’ve created a simple glazed fresh tuna steak with horseradish. Meaty and delicious, tuna steaks can dry out easily and need to be carefully cooked. It’s best to undercook them a little;…
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QUICKFIX: Drunken chicken a smashing hit on only 1 beer
Beer is the secret ingredient to this chicken, rice and saffron dish. This is a simple one-pot meal that can be made for a midweek dinner or increased for a quick weekend crowd-pleaser. The rice should not be dry and flaky. It should be “drunk” with the liquid. Valencia-style rice is best for this dish.…