Kristy's Kitchen

Ingredients: 1 TBSP butter 1/2 TBSP shallots 1/2 cup peeled & diced tomatoes 1 TBSP flour 1/4 cup white wine 2 cups lobster stock 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup lobster meat, chopped 1 TBSP dry sherry Salt & pepper, to taste Instructions: Saute the shallots and tomatoes in butter until the liquid from the tomatoes is almost evaporated. Add the flour and stir well, cook for 5 minutes. Add the white wine and stir well. Add the lobster stock and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. Add the heavy cream and simmer until bisque slightly thickens. Remove from the stove and strain. Add the lobster to the bisque. Add the sherry, return to medium heat and simmer for 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.   

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp Emeril's essence 10 cloves garlic, chopped 1.5 green pepper, chopped 1 40.5 oz can kidney beans, drained 1 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, roasted garlic-style 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, with chiles 1 TBSP Emeril's essence 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1/4 cup cherry peppers, chopped Instructions: Brown the beef with 1/2 of the onion and 1 tsp essence. Drain beef and onions and put into slow cooker with remaining ingredients. Cook until ready to eat!

Ingredients: 6 TBSP EVOO 1 large onion, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, finely minced 8 medium/large Heirloom tomatoes Salt Pepper 12 fresh basil, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper Instructions: Bring a large pot of water to boil. To prepare the tomatoes, cut an X into the stem end and drop them into the boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until you see the skins begin to slip off. Transfer the tomatoes to a colander in the sink and run cold water over them until they are cool enough to handle.  Peel the skins off the tomatoes and cut them in half. Cut out the small core and scoop out the seeds. Dice the tomatoes.  In a large saucepan, heat the EVOO over medium heat until it's sizzling. Add the onion and stir often until it is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper, basil, oregano and red pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.