Everything sounds better in French! For example the lowly cabbage is elevated to new heights solely by calling it “chou”. I was surprised to learn that there many variations of this dish. Unfortunately, most of them use heavy cream. I decided to make mine with a lighter béchamel (white sauce). […]
Recipes
Dee’s Seafood Louis
This is my take on a very old favorite. Louis was once the ultimate in fine cuisine. I decided to add my own twist to this ageless classic. Dee’s Seafood Louis Serves 4 What you’ll need: For the dressing: 1/3 cup Best Foods or homemade mayonnaise 2/3 cup low […]
Peach Clafoutis
Clafouti is a French dessert made of fruit and a flan-like batter. It’s kind of like a pudding-cake. It’s not overly sweet, but very satisfying. Clafouti is traditionally made with black cherries but can be made with other fruits as well. It can be made in a cast iron skillet […]
Chicken Cacciatore a la Dee
Dee’s Chicken Cacciatore Serves 4 All over Italy, you will find variations on this delightful chicken dish, a rustic hunter’s vegetable and chicken stew. If you take the time and follow the steps, you will create a fabulous dish that will make you proud and satisfy the pickiest tastes. […]
Dee’s Awesome Pesto
Dee’s Fresh Pesto Makes 1 cup Traditionally, a mortar and pestle is used, however a food processor works well if done with care. Just don’t over process! Pulse! What You’ll Need: 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup pine nuts, walnuts or hazelnuts 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 […]
Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Citrus Sauce
Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Citrus Sauce Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as an appetizer What you’ll need: 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, (16-20 per pound) peeled, de-veined and butterflied 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs at room temperature, […]
Asian Chicken Patties with Sweet & Spicy Sesame Slaw
Asian Chicken Patties with Sweet & Spicy Sesame Slaw Serves 4 This is a great low carb, low fat and low calorie dinner choice that you can whip up in about 45 minutes. You can use the stove top to fry the patties or grill them outdoors. Serve patty with […]
Decadent Summer Fruit Trifle with Coconut
Use any in season fresh fruit that you like. You can choose to layer with cubes of plain or lemon pound cake drizzled with your favorite fruity liqueur or keep it kid-friendly and omit the alcohol. You can even make it a little less caloric by omitting the cake. […]
Dee’s Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce
Dee’s Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce Great with a side of coconut rice pilaf or a crispy cucumber and onion salad spritzed with lime juice! Satay can be made into delicious lettuce wraps or eaten just dipped in sauce. What you’ll need: For the Chicken 8 chicken tenders or […]
