Judi Gallagher

Clams Casino Pasta

As a Northerner, I always thought you could ONLY cook with New England Calms. Sarasota Seafood Market taught me that cedar Key has plenty of sweet hard shell clams-almost as good as those Boston Steamers! Of course, I am using Pepperonata Pasta as well, fresh linguini or any pasta that is long and thin will […]

Guinness Lamb Stew

OK, I admit to not liking corned beef and cabbage and Shepard’s pie, but let’s face it, I am married to a Gallagher.  So making something worthy of a St. Patrick’s holiday meal is imperative. Brought to you by Fresh Market Makes: 8 servings (8 cups) BROWN: 2 lb. beef or lamb stew meat, cut […]

Crab-Stuffed Trout

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper 2 tablespoons chopped red pepper 1 teaspoon seeded and minced jalapeño 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup celery (optional) Salt Freshly milled black pepper 4 ounces lump crabmeat 4 dressed rainbow trout Old Bay Seasoning Fresh lemon juice Chopped […]

Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Ginger and Lime Sauce

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced shallot 5 teaspoons light or regular olive oil 2 6-ounce sea bass fillets (each about 3/4 inch thick)- (I recommend the fresh Sea bass at Sarasota Seafood […]

Strawberry Spinach Salad and Strawberry Lemon Sour Cream Tarts

Ingredients (Strawberry Balsamic Dressing for Spinach Salad): 1/2 shallot minced 2 tablespoons aged Balsamic vinegar 2 Tablespoons Strawberry jam Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 cups strawberries 2 to 3 cups spinach leaves 1 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 4 to 5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper […]