Buttermilk for breading, and a fantastic Shrimp Dijon recipe | ‘Hints from Heloise’
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Expensive Heloise: My sister-in-law advised that as an alternative of utilizing an egg to dip rooster and greens in earlier than breading them, that I exploit buttermilk. Since my 5-year-old son is allergic to eggs, I made a decision to present it a attempt, and it actually improved the flavour of all the things I breaded. My sister-in-law and her husband like to hunt small recreation birds, and she or he soaks them in buttermilk in a single day to take away the gamey taste. I requested her the place she discovered this trick and she or he mentioned, “From Heloise, after all.” Thanks, Heloise, for your entire nice hints! — Ella T., Coos Bay, Oregon
Expensive Heloise: Final week a buddy of mine had me over for dinner. She made a dish referred to as Shrimp Dijon, which she mentioned got here from you! It was scrumptious. I’ve acquired an old style chum coming for a go to, and I would wish to impress her with that recipe. Would you reprint it in your column? We love your hints within the Orange County Register. — Charlotte H., Stanton, California
Charlotte, I obtain so many requests for this recipe that it should be one of many all time favorites. Right here it’s. You may want:
1 1/2 kilos of peeled, deveined shrimp
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 6-ounce bundle cream cheese, softened
Soften butter or margarine in frying pan, add shrimp and onions and saute for 3 minutes; don’t brown. Sprinkle flour into combination whereas thinning the combination with the milk a little bit at a time to keep away from lumping. Add mustard, nutmeg, salt and pepper and prepare dinner for about 3-5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese till blended, heat by way of however don’t boil. Serve over rice.
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Expensive Heloise: My husband and I ended consuming meat years in the past, however that does not imply we do not have tasty meals. For lunch, one in all our favourite sandwiches is made on complete wheat bread with avocado (smashed and unfold evenly), a thick slice of cheese, tomatoes and sprouts. We’ll add some mayonnaise and even salsa.
So a lot of our pals suppose our meatless meals should be boring, however it’s not true. It is a clear approach to eat and so good for us as a result of it is lowered our ldl cholesterol and improved our blood strain. — Mary G., Sarasota, Florida
Expensive Heloise: I went to a division retailer to see a bridal registry of a buddy, and whereas most issues had already been purchased, there have been cocottes listed as nonetheless obtainable. What are they? — Logan W., Albany, Georgia
Logan, they’re small dishes like ramekins, that are used for baking. — Heloise
