Category: Entree

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Curried Shrimp Soup

Curried Shrimp Soup | Bijouxs Little Jewels

This is one of the easiest soups to make and very tasty too! This classic Curried Shrimp Soup No. 663 from the Membership Collection is one to savor.

FOOD MEMORIES

This soup came from a dear friend’s daughter who was young at the time and had just started cooking, but we all loved her soup. It has been many years now, my dear friend has passed on, but her daughter remains. This simple soup is a treasured recipe memory.

CURRIED SHRIMP SOUP

I shared this recipe in my cookbook FROM THE BEACH HOUSE.

It was actually posted over 15 years in my blog here.   The soup pictured, Seafood Chowder, contains clams and some vegetables, but is the same broth base.

Today I have morphed the original into this lovely Curried Shrimp Soup. Smooth with just the gentle hint of curry is what sets this soup apart. I included  a bit of clam juice for umami flavor.  Cook Curried Shrimp Soup and begin making your food memories.

Cheers.

 

 

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Zucchini & Dill Soup

 

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Drowning with zucchini? Here is a super- simple way to capture summer’s bounty-No.662 Zucchini & Dill Soup in the Collection Membership.

SUMMER ZUCCHINI

Summer brings an inordinate amount of zucchini from the garden. In order to capture the seaon you need some easy recipes to make use of the surplus zucchini.

ZUCCHNI & DILL SOUP

Bijouxs to the rescue!  Here is a simple, yet tasty soup you can whip up in a few minutes, then save in the freezer for an on hand a quick meal.

MARK BITTMAN

A long time chef and TV host Mark’s cookbook Kitchen Express is a staple in the cookbook collection. Besides offering 404 seasonal recipes, these are speedy when you need a recipe fast.

The book is arranged by the seasons, with menus and cooking information such as pantry and temperature equivalencies. A very useful cookbook to add to your collection. This soup I am sharing is from the cookbook in the Summer chapter.

Zucchini & Dill Soup | Bijouxs Little Jewels

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Cantonese Steamed Fish

Cantonese Steamed Fish | Bijouxs Little Jewels

My all-time favorite way to steam fish, filled with flavor and simple to prepare-Cantonese Steamed Fish Recipe No. 653 in the Membership Collection.

STEAMED FISH

I know steaming fish sounds bland and boring, however this Cantonese take on steamed fish is anything but boring. Fresh ginger, scallions and cilantro all bathed in a light soy-sauce based sauce. The fish is delicate and tender, everything is kept light and fresh.

It’s easy to steam fish, even if you don’t have a steamers. You can simply use a large pot or deep skillet with a lid, I use my wok. You can either use a steaming rack or small can in 1-2 inches of water. Easy! You now have a steaming setup.

CANTONESE CUISINE

I have long-loved Cantonese style food. In LA we had stellar Asian restaurants from the high-end to the simple classic diner-style eateries. Mostly I ate at local restaurants in Alhambra, near my home, where there are many different Asian cuisines converging together.

This simple recipe is a favorite both at home and out to eat- No. 643 Cantonese Steamed Fish Enjoy!

 

 

 

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Spicy Sausage Ragù

Spicy Sausage Ragù | Bijouxs Little Jewels

I know, yes you are reading this correctly, cinnamon in the sauce? Yes, this recipe is based on a dear friend’s fabulous sauce; very few people guess this secret spice. The spicy seasoning mix and Italian sausage contribute the sauce’s richness and complexity.

TOMMY’S SAUCE

Our dear friend Tommy shared this recipe with our family many years ago. I can’t tell you how many pounds of sauce have been created. Everyone from  kids to adults love this sauce. It is a unique take on spaghetti sauce. I shared it here . Unique just like the man, this sauce was created with families in mind.

SAUSAGE RAGU

Many sausage ragùs are sweet, however making the sauce with Hot Italian Sausage really kicks things up. The time spent cooking this sauce on the stove is so worth it. Put on your favorite show to binge and relax. Watch the sauce, stirring often as the sauce begins to thicken. During the last hour keep your eye on the pan, do not let the sauce stick to the bottom of the pan. Add more water if the sauce gets too thick during cooking.

SLOW COOKING

Time is on your side for flavor, so don’t rush the cooking time. This sauce is even better made the day before. Cool, refrigerate and gently reheat to serve. I like using a short pasta like rigatoni or penne with this rich meat sauce.

 

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French Bistro Salad

French Bistro Salad | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Ah, the French bistros of France offer the most lovely salads. Always served with fresh local ingredients. The basic Bistro Salad is my favorite with delicate lettuce and a Dijon vinaigrette, vegetables and often chicken is an option. French Bistro Salad is recipe No. 629 in the Recipe Membership Collection.

FRENCH BISTRO SALAD

The dressing recipe originally came from my cooking teachers way back in my Pasadena young-girl days. I learned so much from those teachers and classes.

Here’s how I make it. Place a small clove of chopped garlic into wooden bow, add a pinch of coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and use the back of a wooden salad spoon to mash garlic and salt. Add about 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar stir and then whisk in about 4 tablespoons of good olive oil. Top with the greens and take it to the table to be tossed and served toward the end of the meal, so French.

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MAPLE SALAD BOWL

I have been making versions of this salad since I got my large Maple Salad bowl from a trip to Boston what seems like a hundred years ago. The bowl is cracked from many tumbles off top shelves to the floor, character I guess. I did find a solid maple bowl here, on my wish list, but I will always cherish this salad bowl.

 

 

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