Wayne's Recipes

  INGREDIENTS 3 lemons divided use 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning plus more for garnish 8 cloves garlic smashed 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes halved 4 ears corn on the cob cut into 3-4 inch pieces 3 lobster tails 1 pound clams scrubbed 1 pound crab legs pre-cooked 1 pound smoked sausage cut into 1 inch pieces, kielbasa or andouille are preferred 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (leave tails on) 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons chopped parsley DIRECTIONS Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Slice the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for garnish. Fill...

Healthy Eating  This wrap is stuffed with chicken tenders and couscous with a hit of lemon and a healthy dose of fresh herbs. Save any leftovers to wrap up for an easy lunch. Serve with: Mixed green salad and a glass of crisp white wine.   Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ½ cup water ⅓ cup couscous, preferably whole-wheat 1 cup chopped fresh parsley ½ cup chopped fresh mint ¼ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound chicken tenders 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 cup chopped...

INGREDIENTS 1 Full Plank of Salmon (no skin) 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Kosher Salt Apple Wood Chips DIRECTIONS Mix brown sugar and salt. Rub mixture all over salmon plank. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight or a minimum of 4 hours.Bring smoker up to 275 degrees. When it reaches desired temperature, rinse salmon plank with water to wash most of the brown sugar/salt mixture off. Place salmon plank on rack and close door. Allow to smoke for 1.5 hours. Enjoy!

    INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw pecans 2 tablespoons real maple syrup flakey sea salt 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips coarse sugar, for topping (optional)     DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To a skillet set over medium heat, add the pecans and maple syrup. Cook, stirring often, until the pecans are toasted and golden, about 5-8 minutes....

WITH DATES, BACON & GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE     INGREDIENTS 2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 1 pound brussels sprouts, halved kosher salt to taste pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup medjool dates, pits removed and chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 8 ounces Halloumi cheese, cubed DIRECTIONS Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet with the...