Dick and Jane find the Kitchen

[Tenacious_Peaches]

Joann makes a great bisque. I'll get her recipe.

I can't help but to think of Seinfeld...

Elaine: I've yadda'ed sex before. I met a lawyer, we had dinner, I had the lobster bisque, and yadda yadda yadda, I never saw him again.

George: You yadda'ed over the best part!

Elaine: I mentioned the bisque.

[Lucky]

Seinfeld Gold!

[_Laurie_]

Gotta love Seinfeld!

[Steel2Velvet]

It was HOW she said it that really made that bit work. Kind of a long, lispy "bisque."

[Uncle Joe]

Speaking of bisque. I've been asked to share Joann's recipe for *Crab Bisque. So here it goes:

* You can substitute lobster, shrimp, etc.

Ingredients:

2 Stalks Celery, chopped to small bite-size.

1 Small Onion, chopped finely.

1 Lb. Crabmeat (jumbo lump if available).

2 Qts. Heavy Cream

1 4 Oz. can of Tomato Sauce

1 large ripe Tomato, diced

1 Stick of Butter (1/4 lb.)

1 Tsp. Salt

1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

1 Tsp. chopped Parsley (dried is fine)

Directions:

Saute the celery, onion, ripe tomato and butter in a saucepan on low for ten minutes, stirring frequently.

After ten minutes add the tomato sauce, crabmeat and heavy cream. Cook for 30 minutes and stir frequently to avoid sticking.

After 30 minutes add the seasonings, stir and if it seems too thick you can add some milk until you arrive at the desired texture. I prefer it a little thick. Serve immediately.

It's delicious and is always a big hit with dinner guests. It's a pleasing shade of pink.

[_Laurie_]

YUMMO!

Thanks Joe!

[RonJonSurfer]

Speaking of bisque. I've been asked to share Joann's recipe for *Crab Bisque. So here it goes:

* You can substitute lobster, shrimp, etc.

Ingredients:

2 Stalks Celery, chopped to small bite-size.

1 Small Onion, chopped finely.

1 Lb. Crabmeat (jumbo lump if available).

2 Qts. Heavy Cream

1 4 Oz. can of Tomato Sauce

1 large ripe Tomato, diced

1 Stick of Butter (1/4 lb.)

1 Tsp. Salt

1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

1 Tsp. chopped Parsley (dried is fine)

Directions:

Saute the celery, onion, ripe tomato and butter in a saucepan on low for ten minutes, stirring frequently.

After ten minutes add the tomato sauce, crabmeat and heavy cream. Cook for 30 minutes and stir frequently to avoid sticking.

After 30 minutes add the seasonings, stir and if it seems too thick you can add some milk until you arrive at the desired texture. I prefer it a little thick. Serve immediately.

It's delicious and is always a big hit with dinner guests. It's a pleasing shade of pink.

How much for a case of that? If I pick it up in person can i save on shipping?

[Uncle Joe]

Ron, I couldn't allow that. The bisque is far too rich for your diet and I wouldn't want to affect your cholesterol. Besides, It'd probably be all gone by the time you got here.

(urp)

[RonJonSurfer]

I'll bring a handful of Lipitor...

[Shawna]

You can substitute lobster, shrimp, etc.

can anything else that's not seafood be substituted and have it come out deliciously?

[_Laurie_]

Well Shawna I'm not sure about that.... you could try just making the sauce part of it and having it over a buttermilk biscuit...This sauce is best with seafood, you could try chicken or turkey...but I'm not sure how that would turn out...Or maybe using a vegetable such as broccoli instead??...hmmmmm let us know what you decide to do....

Edited September 25, 2008 by Guest

[Uncle Joe]

Broccoli's not a bad idea. In place of seafood you can add any vegetables you enjoy. I don't think I'd go with meat or fowl.

[Shawna]

hmmmmm maybe I'll make the shrimp version just for Andy.

[_Laurie_]

Oh, you don't like broccoli either?...geeesh..my 1/8th is so difficult sometimes....

[Shawna]

Oh, I do. Andy doesn't.

[Mars88]

OMG, 2 quarts of heavy cream and a 1/4 lb of butter? I'm not a health nut by any means, but that's just scary...

[_Laurie_]

Oh but it's soooooo goooood!

[_Laurie_]

Chicken Cacciatore

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper ( I use a little bit of hot pepper too...coz I like it spicey!)

3 medium cloves garlic minced (I use about 6 cloves!) BAM

3 tablespoons olive oil...(they have some really nice oils to sautee' in...this is the usual oil...but I found some really good garlic olive oil at the deli the other day...good stuff!)

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) stewed tomatoes

2 teaspoons leaf oregano, crumbled

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

1 bay leaf

1 chicken, about 3 pounds, cut up..(this is the best way for chicken cacciatore...you can use boneless/skinless...but you won't get as much flavor)

3/4 cup dry red wine

Preparation:

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Brown chicken on all sides in hot oil, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and drain off excess grease, leaving a tablespoon or two. Add chopped onion, green pepper, and minced garlic to hot skillet; sauté until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, wine, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Add chicken back to sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Discard bay leaf and serve with hot cooked spaghetti or other pasta.

Serves 6

This is delicious over pasta or spaghetti...I usually make a nice garden salad with mine, OH...and a nice chunk of fresh Italian bread...and WINE!...don't forget the wine!...nice dinner to prepare for your Valentine...

[Shawna]

you lovely, lovely person. Thanks!!!

[_Laurie_]

You're very welcome Shawna...

[Uncle Joe]

Er Laur, I think she meant me.

[_Laurie_]

Oooops..Sorry Joe...

[Uncle Joe]

S'ok.

[_Laurie_]

K.

[Shawna]

I did, Joe! I meant you!

[smallest] thanks, Laurie! [/smallest]