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Joe’s Crab Shack is known for their crab legs, shrimp and seafood favorites.  You don’t have to be a seafood lover to enjoy this recipe.  These buttered-parsley potatoes go great with anything from beef to chicken to fish.
1 1/2 pound small red potatoes, cut into bite sized chances
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter

In a medium sized sauté pan place potato chunks, salt, and cover with water. On medium heat bring potato pieces to a soft boil. Cook uncovered until fork tender. When tender drain water and place back into sauté pan. Place freshly chopped parsley and butter on top of potatoes. Cover potatoes with a lid and cook on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, stir gently several times to mix parsley and butter. When ready to serve season with salt and pepper.

Serves 4

(8 votes, average: 3.88 out of 5)

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3 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup orange juice
2/3 cup butter, melted
3 cups flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cups chopped mixed nuts
Vegetable oil spray
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine bananas, sugar, eggs, vanilla, orange juice, and butter and mix until creamy.
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Add nuts. Add flour mixture to banana mixture and beat just until combined.
Spray two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch pans and divide batter between pans. Bake in preheated oven 35 to 45 minutes or until done. Makes 2 loaves.

(4 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)

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Pick up a loaf of French Bread at your local bakery, or even at Panera.  (Of course, you could bake your own as well.)

1 Loaf of French Bread, cut in half lengthwise
1 1/2 cups canned tomato sauce (or 1/2 cup of your own favorite tomato sauce)
1/2 cup fresh basil chiffonade, lightly packed (chiffonade = cut into thin strips)
2 large roma tomatoes, sliced
16 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preheat, the oven to 475 degrees F.
Lightly toast the bread for about 5 minutes.  Spoon the tomato sauce over the bread.  Top with the basil, then tomato slices, then the cheese.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the tops.

Serves 6

(2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)

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The Melting Pot is a great restaurant to go to with a group of friends or a special date.  The bill can get pretty steep though…  I like to create these dishes at home when I’m inviting guests over.  More money in my pocket is always a good thing!  This dip goes great with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, or zucchini.

8 ounces cream cheese, sliced
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely sliced chives

In a microwave-safe container, microwave cream cheese and milk for 2 to 4 minutes, whisking after each minute, until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Stir in sour cream, onion, parsley and chives. Refrigerate until cold.

(8 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

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