Month: June 2014

Month: June 2014

Bush Family Ranch Recipe

chef_Guy-LogoChef Guy of the White House Chef Tour has prepared meals for world leaders and dignitaries at the White House for years. This particular recipe comes from the Bush Family Recipes which was used on their Texas Ranch to feed heads of States. This is a perfect dish for fish lovers, and a different twist on traditional American fare. Enjoy this out on the patio with great family and friends.

 

    

 

Bass Livornese
White House

1    4-pound striped bass or black bass
(large or small mouth)
1   onion, thinly sliced
1   clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup canned tomatoes
Italian bread slices, toasted

Cut bass into 1-1/2 inch slices.  Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for 10 minutes.  Add bass and remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Serve on toasted bread.

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Clinton’s favorite Lobster Special

chef_Guy-LogoChef Guy of the White House Chef Tour has prepared meals for world leaders and dignitaries at the White House for years. This particular recipe is a show stopper! It’s wonderful on a buffet or just a hot summer evening. The Clintons loved lobster but President Bush, Sr. did not.  This unique dish is a great recipe to make on the 4th of July for a delicious change of pace.

Lobster Figaro

1   tablespoon chopped (fresh) tarragon

3   2-pound lobsters, boiled and split

2   cups cooked crab meat

1   tablespoon tomato paste

1   tablespoon lemon juice

1   cup of mayonnaise

Remove the lobster meat and chop in chunks. Save the shells.  Combine the lobster and crab meat together. Mix mayonnaise, tarragon, tomato paste, and lemon juice.  Add to seafood and fill the shells with this mixture served chilled.

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