March 28th, 2012 | by admin
Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln used to have Oyster Roasts in Illinois? Me neither – and I grew up in the state. The Pilgrims had oyster roasts here on the east coast as well. There are piles of shells that historians have used to prove it. Here in South Carolina, we have some more »
March 13th, 2012 | by admin
Scallops are marine bivalve molluscs from the family Pectinindae found in all of the world’s oceans. Many scallops are utilized as food sources and some of the brightly colored, fan-shaped shells are valued by shell collectors. The name “scallop” is derived from the Old French word escalope, with means “shell”. Like oysters, scallops have more »
February 29th, 2012 | by admin
Click here for February 29, 2012 issue Sexy Fish: Oysters Recipe: Scalloped Oysters
February 29th, 2012 | by admin
Scalloped Oysters Serves 4 Ingredients 8 ounces saltine crackers, crushed 4 ounces butter 1 pint oysters, drained salt and pepper, to taste 2 1/2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 slices bread melted butter paprika Directions Butter bottom and sides of an 7x11x2-inch baking dish. Add layer of crackers and then a layer more »
February 9th, 2012 | by admin
The word “clam” can be applied to freshwater mussels, and other freshwater bivalves, as well as marine bivalves. In the United States, “clam” can be used in several different ways: one, as a general term covering all bivalve molluscs. The word can also be used in a more limited sense, to mean bivalves that more »
February 8th, 2012 | by admin
Click here for February 8, 2012 issue Sexy Fish: Oysters Sexy Fish: Lobsters Recipe: Spicy Oysters & Mango Dip Recipe: Steamed Lobster
February 8th, 2012 | by admin
Spicy Oysters with Mango Dip Serves 4-5 as appetizer Ingredients Oysters 3 cups vegetable oil 1 pint shucked oysters ¾ cup bread crumbs ¾ cup flour 2 teaspoons curry powder ½ teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon paprika Mango Dip ½ cup dairy sour cream 1 mango, pureed ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons honey Make more »
February 3rd, 2012 | by admin
Oyster Dressing Ingredients 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 3/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped green tops and whites 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup chicken stock 6 cups stale French bread more »
February 3rd, 2012 | by admin
Whale’s Rib’s Oysters Rockefeller Serves 2 Ingredients Oysters, 1 dozen small or medium, on half shell Spinach, 4 ounces, steamed Onion, 1 large, diced Breadcrumbs, 1 cup Tomato, 1 large, sliced Provolone, 12 slices Directions Press the water out of the spinach. Mix the spinach, onion and breadcrumbs by hand. You should find more »
December 28th, 2011 | by admin
Clams Casino Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 24 large clams 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup minced onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup dried bread crumbs 4 slices bacon 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon paprika more »