Roasted Sweet Potato and Rocket Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded 1 clove garlic 1 shallot 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®) 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to... » read more

Alienated Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh blueberries ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup margarine 1 ½ cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffins tins, or line cups with paper liners.... » read more

Chocolate Strawberries

Ingredients: 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 pint fresh strawberries with leaves Directions: In a microwave-safe bowl, or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, cook chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Holding berries by the stem, dip each one in molten chocolate, about three-quarters of the way to... » read more

Delaware Blue Crab Boil

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dill seed 2 tablespoons mustard seed 2 tablespoons cumin seed 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 2 sprigs rosemary 10 sprigs thyme 3 sprigs dill 2 sprigs sage ½ bunch parsley 30 live, hard-shell blue crabs Directions: Crush the dill seed, mustard, and cumin in a... » read more

Scott Ure’s Clams And Garlic

Ingredients: 50 small clams in shell, scrubbed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup white wine 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup chopped fresh parsley Directions: Wash clams to remove any dirt or sand. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute, or until... » read more

Fried Soft-Shell Crab

Ingredients: 4 soft-shell crabs 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste 4 cups oil for frying, or as needed Directions: Clean each crab. Lift one pointed side of top shell and remove the gills by pulling them out. Put top shell back down and repeat on other side.... » read more

Braised Pheasant

Ingredients: 3 large pheasants, cleaned and rinsed ¼ cup safflower oil 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced green apples 1 cup thinly sliced onions ½ cup apple jack 1 teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup half-and-half cream ½ teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend ground black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).... » read more

Dad’s Excellent Scallops

Ingredients: 2 pounds shelled, large sea scallops ½ pound prosciutto, thinly sliced ½ cup butter, melted toothpicks, soaked in water Directions: Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Wrap each scallop with a thin slice of prosciutto, and secure with a toothpick. Lightly oil grill grate. Arrange scallops on the grill, and baste with butter. Cook for... » read more

Scallops with White Wine Sauce II

Ingredients: ½ cup chicken broth ¼ cup white wine ½ lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup butter 1 pound sea scallops 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat the oven broiler. In a skillet over medium heat, mix the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, shallot,... » read more

Steamed Blue Crabs

Ingredients: 36 live blue crabs ½ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) ½ cup salt 3 cups beer 3 cups distilled white vinegar ¼ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) Directions: Combine 1/2 cup seafood seasoning, salt, beer, and vinegar in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a strong simmer. Right... » read more