Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Sauce

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Basil & Garlic Stuffing

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 16 pieces thinly sliced bacon
  • 1/2 cup prepared fruit-based barbecue sauce

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Wine Sauce

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Ingredients
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Classic New Mexican Green Chile Stew

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Ingredients
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. pork loin- cut into ½ inch chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves- finely minced
  • 1 red onion- finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 TBSP flour- preferably masa flour
  • 2 TBSP cornstarch
  • 4 TBSP water
  • 28 oz. New Mexican chiles- roasted, peeled, seeded and finely chopped

Braised Lamb Shanks

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  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 lamb shanks, about 1 1/4 pounds each
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 bay leaves