Meal Prep
Creamy Mint-Cilantro "Chutney"
This fresh chutney is an excellent condiment for beef, chicken, and fish.
Creole Seafood Seasoning
If there is any "magic" to our cooking, it's in seasoning mixes such as this. With this mixture, we try to unmask the depth of flavor in our native seafood, not overpower it. We want every bite to display a full flavor profile, so we liberally sprinkle seasoning on the entire piece of fish. That means both sides. Make a decent-sized batch of this mixture so it will always be handy, then rub it or sprinkle it on the food. Remember, mixtures such as this cost very little to make yourself but quite a lot if you buy them at retail.
By Jamie Shannon
Olive Oil Infused with Porcini and Rosemary
Be sure to refrigerate the oil, and to use it within three weeks of the date it was made.
Tuna Sates with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Chicken Giblet Stock
Use this stock to prepare Chicken with Parsley and Thyme Stuffing and Roasted Potatoes .
Smoked Vegetable Salsa
If you have a gas grill and want great smoky flavor, soak hickory-wood chips in water one hour. Drain well; place chips in a disposable aluminum pie pan directly over flames (or over lava rocks if they are part of the grill's design). Allow chips to begin smoking, then grill vegetables until tender.
This recipe is an accompaniment for Spicy Barbecued Rib-Eye Steaks with Smoked Vegetable Salsa .
To Make Sugared Cranberries and Mint Leaves
Though the cranberries look gorgeous, you wouldn't want to eat them—they're extremely tart when raw. The mint leaves, however, are positively delicious. Fresh raw cranberries yielded the most attractive garnish; thawed frozen berries may collapse and shrivel. Feel free to increase the amounts we've provided here if you'd like to make your decoration more elaborate.
Orange Rum Caramel Sauce
This recipe is an accompaniment for Toasted Coconut Dacquoise with Orange Pineapple Ice Cream .