Soft Shell Crabs

A visit to The Bluffton Oyster Company on the May River in Bluffton, in search of soft-shelled crabs.  The Bluffton Oyster Company actually sits on reclaimed land, built up by more than a hundred years of discarded shells from previous shucking operations. The oyster business thrived in early Bluffton and throughout the 1920’s, with five different oyster…

Chicken Caccatorie

Cooking time 45 minutes. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup chopped ham, sausage or bacon 2/3 garlic cloves, smashed 4 scallions, sliced 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut into 1/3rd 2/3 stems of celery, plus the leafy center, sliced 1/2 cup of…

One Store Bought Chicken ~ Three meals for Two!

Roatisserie Chicken is a popular alternative to fast food on a busy night. It can go a long way too. On Friday nights some supermarkets have a BOGO event and Sams and Costcos chickens are huge! (Has anyone else noticed that?) When you get it home, immediately take it apart while it is still warm,…

Easy Supper for 4

Marinated Chicken Thighs with Smashed Reds Cooking Time: 30 minutes. Serves 4 Ingredients Marinade 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 6 tablespoons olive oil Sprinkle of red pepper flakes Black peppers 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs – pack usually has about 5 thighs Topping 2  red peppers, sliced into long strips 1 small…

Spicy Mac ‘n Cheese

Prep time: 20 mins Cooking time: 40 mins – Serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb elbow macaroni 1/2 lb small mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 14 oz can of diced tomatoes 10 oz pack of frozen spinach, thawed and drained of juices – squeeze hard 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs 1/2 cup of Parmesan…

Scotch Eggs

Scotch Eggs Cooking time 40 minutes. Ingredients 2 cups of breadcrumbs 3 eggs, hard-boiled, cooled and peeled 1 lb Bulk Sausage Meat – Jimmy Dean Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 375 To boil eggs, place them in a small saucepan and cover with cold water.…