Wayne's Recipes
SEAFOOD BOIL
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
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...
SMOKED SALMON
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!
BROWNED BUTTER PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
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....
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
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...