Clams Drinking Beer

Great Flavor...

***2 Dozen Littleneck Clams
1 Bottle of Beer (try not to use a light beer)
1 Stick of Butter (sliced in pats)
2 Tablespoons of Old Bay Seasoning
Water

Pour beer into an aluminium tin, add butter and Old Bay Seasoning
Let stand for 15 minutes
After 15 minutes place clams in tin
Add water to ensure clams are completely covered with liquid
Place tin on grill and close the grill lid
Let clams steam for 8-10 minutes or until they open
Discard any unopened clams

This recipe can be done on the stove top also
Simply follow directions substituting the aluminum tin for a large skillet and steam on the stove top, covered, until clams open, discard any unopened clams.

***Clams can be soaked in fresh water for 15 minutes maximum or rinsed lightly

Pesto Pizza

A Different Pizza...

1 Prepared Pizza Crust (We like Mama Mia Thin Crust)
Olive Oil
1 Small Container of Buitoni Pesto Sauce
1 Can Artichoke Hearts (drained and quartered)
Mozzarella Cheese

Preheat oven according to directions of pizza crust
Gently and lightly brush the crust with olive oil
Evenly spread prepared pesto sauce on crust
Place artichokes on top of pesto
Top with mozzarella cheese
Bake according to directions of crust

Garden Corn

Delicious Anytime Of The Year...

3 Cups Cooked Corn (fresh or frozen)
Vegetable Oil
2 Small Zucchini (diced)
3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
Handful of Basil (torn into pieces)
2 Chives (sliced small)
Handful of Parsley (chopped)
1 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
Salt/Pepper

Coat the bottom of a pan with vegetable oil
Add zucchini and garlic
Cook for 3-4 minutes
Add corn and cook for 2 minutes or until warmed
Remove from heat add basil, chives, parsley and lemon juice
Season with salt/pepper
Serve warm or cold

If serving cold allow to cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour

Tomato Pie

So Different From Traditional Pizza...

1 Pie Shell (9 inch size)
4 Tomatoes (sliced)
10 Basil Leaves
1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Mayonnaise
Salt / Pepper

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
Prick the bottom of the pie shell with a fork
Layer the tomatoes and basil around the pie shell
Season with salt / pepper
In a separate bowl mix mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and mayo together
Spread mixture on top of layered tomatoes
Bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown
Cool pie, cut into slices and serve warm

Riesling Chicken

Another One Pot Meal...

12 Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 Cup Bacon or Pancetta (diced)
***1 Leek (cleaned and finely sliced)
3 Bay Leaves
10 oz. Oyster Mushrooms (torn)
1 Bottle Riesling Wine
Salt/Pepper

In a dutch oven or heavy pot cook the bacon or pancetta till crisp
Add the leeks and cook for 1 minute
Add chicken, bay leaves, mushrooms and wine
Season with salt/pepper
Bring to a boil
Cover and simmer for 1 hour
Remove Bay Leaves
Serve warm with crusty bread

***Leeks tend to be very sandy inside
Slice leeks only reserving the white portion of the stalk
Place leeks in a colander and rinse well before adding to the recipe