Italian Tuna Salad

Italian Tuna Salad

A really good, authentic Italian tuna salad… great on a hot day. Highly, highly recommended. INGREDIENTS: Dressing 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher...
T1’s Shrimp Pasta

T1’s Shrimp Pasta

Makes 4 servings Note: It is advisable to prep all ingredients before use… this dish requires relatively precise timing between pasta and added ingredients Ingredients 1 lb dried pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti) 2 Garlic cloves 1/2 med onion small diced 2 lemons zested...

Quiche

This is my dad’s recipe for a ham and spinach quiche, but you could use other ingredients for the filling (cooked bacon, broccoli, asparagus, red bell pepper, different cheeses)… use your imagination! It also doubles easily. If you need 2 great, if not...

Possessive PJ’s Pie Crust

This recipe is called “Possessive…” because PJ will surreptitiously hover over T1 while he makes pie dough.   😉  In truth, it is PJ’s tried and true recipe. And it is simply the best. Makes 2 pie crusts with 9 inch diameter....
Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

A delicious and economic crowd pleaser.  Red beans and rice are a Monday evening tradition in our house, as they are in southern Louisiana as well.     Serves 6-8Time: 2 1/4 hours, plus 8 hours soaking Ingredients:3 tablespoons table salt1 gallon water 1 pound...

Blackened Fish

This is such an easy recipe, and can be easily adapted to the number of servings you want and the type of fish you have. My preference is a white fish, such as tilapia or cod fillets. A cast iron skillet is best, but a nonstick skillet will work. Prep time: 5...