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Recipes from the Laity Lodge Kitchen

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Shrimp and Chorizo Tapas

Posted by Tim on May 13, 2010

1 tablespoon, plus 1/4 cup Spanish olive oil
1 pound chorizo, sliced on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry (fino) sherry, divided
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp
1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced [...]

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Cherry and Amaretti Parfaits

Posted by Tim on Apr 01, 2010

6 ounces (1 cup) dried cherries
1 cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup part-skim ricotta
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
8 amaretti cookies, coarsely crumbled
Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Let [...]

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Polenta

Posted by Tim on Feb 01, 2010

Polenta, which is nothing more than cornmeal cooked Italian style, may be eaten warm and soft, or it may be cooled, cut into sections, and grilled or fried as a side dish.

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Smoked Gouda and Chipotle Grits

Posted by Tim on Dec 22, 2009

Try one of Tim’s new favorites: Smoked Gouda and Chipotle Grits

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