Asparagus Soup with Perfect Sea Scallops

Yield: 2 quarts, 8 to 12 servings INGREDIENTS:Soup8 tablespoons butter8 small leeks (white parts only), trimmed and chopped6 cups water1 small baking potato, peeled and chopped2 1/4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper1 cup chicken stock3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely chopped1 cup heavy creamScallops2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 […]

Artichoke Shrimp Bake Recipe

Yield: 4 servings Ingredients:1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered2/3 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 small sweet red pepper, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth2 […]

Artichoke Hearts in Lemon-Parsley Sauce

Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS:8 small to medium artichokes, trimmed, or 15 to 20 thawed frozen artichoke hearts1/2 lemon1 Tbs. capers, preferably salt packed (optional)4 to 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil2 yellow onions, finely chopped4 to 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleySalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1 to 2 cups vegetable […]