Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Crab and Corn Pasta

I am a little behind in writing up my posts.  Rest assured I have been cooking; I simply haven't had the chance to type them all up this week!  So without and bells and whistles I am going to give you some great recipes in the next couple of posts!

Crab and Corn Pasta
printable recipe

Salt and Pepper
1 lb. fettuccine
3 T. olive oil
1 1/2 c. corn
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 large cloves of garlic, grated
3/4 c. peas
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved if large
1 lb. lump crabmeat
3 T. butter
3 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
4 sprigs of tarragon, chopped

Cook pasta according to package directions, reserve 1 c. of the pasta water.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil.  Add the corn, bell pepper, garlic and onion.  Saute for 5 minutes.
Add the peas to the pan, season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in the tomatoes and toss.  Heat through until the tomatoes soften and skins split.
Stir in the crab, butter and Old Bay.
Stir in the reserved pasta water and simmer for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
Add the pasta and tarragon.  Toss to coat.  Serve.




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