Farmhouse Cannelloni

meat7 Farmhouse Cannelloni - This very distictive, mouth watering stuffed cannelloni recipe is medley of so many flavors. Two different type of sausages, two fabulous fish meats, and finally four decadent cheeses! The shells are stuufed to overflowing, then smothered in homemade tomato sauce, and topped with a rustic Italian cheese blend, recipes included, creating an oven baked wonder! Perfect for buffets or for guests.

Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Cheese, Meat
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Farmhouse Cannelloni

1 lb Ricotta cheese
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated
2/3 c Romano cheese, grated
1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese, shred
1/4 lb Crawfish tails, cut small pieces
1/4 lb Crabmeat
1 lg Link boudin, smoked, cut in small pieces
1 lb Link Italian sausage, cut in small pieces
28 Canneloni shells
4 Eggs
2 Jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 t Tabasco

**SAUCE
1/2 c Red wine
3 c Tomato sauce
2 sm Cans tomato paste
1/2 c Butter
4 tb Olive oil
1/4 c Onion, diced
1/4 c Shallots, slice thin
1 t Fresh ground white pepper
1/8 c Garlic, chopped
1/4 c Mushrooms, chopped

**TOPPING
1/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 lb Mozzarella cheese, shred

Directions to make Farmhouse Cannelloni

Step 1:Begin 2 hours ahead. Prepare sauce: Melt butter, mix with olive oil. Add peppercorns, onion, garlic. Saute several miniutes. Add mushrooms; saute several minutes more. Add tomato sauce and paste. Simmer 1 hour or more.
Step 2:Cook sausages well in pan; add jalapenos and Tabasco. Add crawfish and saute 5 minutes more. Add crab; saute a few more minutes. Blend Romano, Parmesan and mozzarella in mixing bowl with ricotta. Add sausage, crab, crawfish mixture. Add eggs; mix thoroughly.
Step 3:Remove shells from water and stuff with mixture when cool to the touch. Arrange shells in large greased baking pan. Cover with sauce. Slice remaining mozzarella and arrange on top. Top with grated Parmesan. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Put under broiler for last 5 minutes to brown cheese topping.

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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Cod

bc_wrp Grilled Bacon Wrapped Cod - This very appeaaling bacon wrapped, stuffed cod recipe gives the best of both worlds! Oh so flavorful, and wonderful smelling bacon is paired with tender, mild cod fish fillets, which are stuffed with fresh healthy veggies! The best part: a BBQ recipe, cooked in only 10 Minutes!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Cod Fillets, Bacon
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Grilled Bacon Wrapped Cod

8 (6 ounce) fillets cod
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons chili sauce
8 slices bacon
1 leek, chopped
1 ounce enoki mushrooms

Directions to make Grilled Bacon Wrapped Cod

Step 1:Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Soak some toothpicks in water while the grill heats up. Spread a thin layer of sesame oil and chili sauce onto one side of each fish fillet. At one end, place some of the leek and a couple of mushrooms. Roll towards the other end. Wrap each roll with a slice of bacon, and secure with two toothpicks.
Step 2:Place on the preheated grill, and cook covered for 5 minutes. Be careful of flare-ups from the bacon grease. Turn over, and cook for 5 more minutes, until bacon is crisp and fish flakes easily.

Cajun Coating for Meat

cjn_ctg Cajun Coating for Meat - This foolproof coating/rub recipe for meat is for all the cajun lovers out there. Made in your own kitchen, it is fresh and authentic tasting, with a thick, paste like texture. It really sticks to the meat, smothering it in it’s fiery flavor. We suggest pork, chicken, or even white fish.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Spices
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cajun Coating for Meat

1 orange,(juice of)
2 limes, (juice of)
1 lemon, (juice of)
1/3 cup dijion mustard
1 teaspoon tobasco
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. dry jerk seasoning, caribbean or jamaican
1/4 cup paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions to make Cajun Coating for Meat

Step 1:Make the Cajun coating mix by combining the above ingredients in their given order. Mix well in a bowl.

Versatile Meat Marinade

versatile_meat_marinade Versatile Meat Marinade - We have not a doubt in our minds that before long you will know this best recipe by heart. Why? Because it is so good you will be putting it all your meat, and, on top of that, it is very quick and easy.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Meat Marinade
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Versatile Meat Marinade

1/2 c Dry white wine
1/2 c Soy sauce
1/4 c Water
2 T Light brown sugar
1 Small white onion; minced
1 Small garlic clove; crushd
1/8 t Hot pepper sauce
1/4 t Freshly ground pepper

Directions to make Versatile Meat Marinade

Step 1:Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Makes about 1-1/2 cups