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These delicious, melt-in-your-mouth lamb chops that taste like they've been cooking for hours, but they only need 40 minutes in the Instant Pot. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
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Using vinaigrette as a sauce for grilled meats is one of my favorite 'cheats' of all time. They take minutes to whisk together, there's absolutely no culinary finesse required, and the combinations of oils, vinegar, and flavorings are limitless. How about balsamic vinaigrette on some grilled skirt steak? Maybe mustard dressing on some pork chops? How could grilled chicken drizzled with Greek dressing and feta cheese not be awesome?
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These shells stuffed with a spicy, cheesy seafood mixture are extremely fast, easy and very tasty.
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Kabob koobideh is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two. This is one of the most delicious kabob recipes I have ever found. The kabobs are usually grilled over hot coals or any BBQ.
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This seafood lasagna is rich and creamy, with lots of crab and shrimp for great seafood flavor. It's the best seafood lasagna I have ever tasted! It's easy to make and you can use whatever combination of shellfish or fish you like.
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Something different that's great for picnics. My family begs for it all year!
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For large gatherings like Passover and Easter, this butterflied leg of lamb is the roast of choice, and arranged on a platter garnished with herbs, it makes a stunning centerpiece. Buying leg of lamb butterflied from the butcher will leave you time to socialize while it is slow-roasting without worrying about uneven cooking.
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This awesome crab sandwich recipe is reminiscent of the famous Maine lobster roll, and it's made with ingredients that are easy to find.
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Duck is one of the traditional meals for Christmas or other special occasions in Germany. I often make it in the fall or winter when I have guests over. The duck needs to marinate for at least 12 hours before roasting. We serve broccoli and duchess potatoes with it. The stuffing can also be used for other poultry as well.
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Shrimp, scallops and crabmeat sauteed in a white wine and lemon sauce and tossed with hot cooked pasta shells. Every time I cook for a large group, this is requested. Great tasting and really simple to make!
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A seafood Newburg dish with a rich, creamy sauce. It's excellent served over rice or noodles.
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This lasagna features a white sauce made with cream of mushroom soup, white wine, crab meat, and shrimp. A wonderful dish to serve guests either at a luncheon or for a dinner party. I have served this dish to so many of my friends, and they have all asked for the recipe.
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This is a beautiful and delicious salad that was popular in our salad bar when we had our restaurant. Red and green vegetables are mixed together with the imitation crab, and then tossed with a light and lemony dressing.
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The procedure for this duck gumbo with sausage and shrimp is pretty straightforward, although you're talking about a full day's project. This can be made with hundreds of different combinations of smoked meats, game, poultry, and seafood — and in my opinion, the more, the merrier. Serve in a large soup bowl with a scoop of cooked white rice, a sprinkle of green onions, and a pinch of cayenne.
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This is a great salad for a weekend lunch and it's super easy to make!
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This fesenjan (fesenjoon) recipe is my interpretation of the classic Persian stew. I use a savory combination of duck, pomegranate molasses, and walnuts. I'm assuming that every household has its own version of this recipe, and this kind of stew can easily be tailored to your tastes.
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This lamb ribs recipe is a combination of Middle Eastern and European dishes. Best if served with steamed vegetables and hot cooked rice.
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A simply seasoned pan-fried duck breast is served with a ruby red sauce made with red plums, strawberries and raspberries. Roasted potatoes sprinkled with fresh rosemary is a great side dish to serve alongside this duck.
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This seafood casserole au gratin is delicious and well worth the effort! Make sure the seafood is very fresh. Best if served in individual baking dishes, but it can be made in one larger dish if they are not available.
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Lamb souvlaki with marinated pieces of lamb, threaded on skewers, and char-grilled to perfection. I like to serve these with rosemary garlic roasted potatoes, a Greek salad, and pita bread.
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