Ina’s Roasted Shrimp Salad

Ina’s Roasted Shrimp Salad Total: 38 min Active: 10 min Yield: 6 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds (12 to 15 count) shrimp 1 tablespoon good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup good mayonnaise 1 tablespoon orange zest (2 oranges) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoon good white wine vinegar 1/4 cup minced fresh dill 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2 tablespoons small-diced red onion Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Peel and devein the shrimp. Place them on a sheet pan with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 … Continue reading Ina’s Roasted Shrimp Salad

Green Salad with French Dressing

Green Salad with French Dressing Total: 3 hr 20 min Active: 20 min Yield: 6 servings Level: Easy Ingredients Salad: 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 4 medium tomatoes, chopped  1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped  1/2 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped  French Dressing: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup sugar  1 tablespoon yellow mustard  1 tablespoon grated onion  1 tablespoon paprika  1 teaspoon salt  1 cup vegetable oil  Directions For the salad: Layer the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl, beginning with the lettuce, then adding the tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. For the … Continue reading Green Salad with French Dressing

Gina’s Turnip Greens

  Gina’s Turnip Greens Recipe courtesy of Gina Neely and Pat Neely Show: Down Home with the Neelys Episode: Good Catch Total: 30 min Active: 10 min Yield: 4 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds turnip greens, washed, stemmed, and chopped Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Directions Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until tender and fragrant. Add the … Continue reading Gina’s Turnip Greens

Skumbria – Fish in tomato sauce

Skumbria – Fish in tomato sauce From Silvi Verder: Eneri Taul’s mother taught me how to make skumbria one summer when I worked as a “mother’s helper” looking after Kairi & Vaiki (Rein was there too, but he was older) in their home in the 70s. It’s really easy and my favorite version of skumbria. For the fish, choose something that doesn’t fall apart easily. Whitefish is often used, but I’ve even made it with ocean perch. Cut the fish into little pieces (whatever size you like). Dip the fish in egg & coat with flour. (I then put them … Continue reading Skumbria – Fish in tomato sauce

Karask – Traditional Estonian Barley Bread

Traditional Estonian Barley Bread Recipe This recipe for Karask, or Traditional Estonian Barley Bread comes from Estonian holistic health coach and wellness expert, Marika Blossfeldt. Based on an Estonian Folk Recipe Ingredients for Karask – Traditional Estonian Barley Bread: 4.5 ounces Farmer Cheese 1 cup Keifer (or Yogurt) 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon honey 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup Barley Flour 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour 1/2 Tablespoon baking soda NOTES: Makes one loaf Karask. I used a standard-size loaf pan and increased the honey to one Tablespoon. I reduced the oven temperature to 375(F) and baked … Continue reading Karask – Traditional Estonian Barley Bread