30 better shells Recipes

pecans, toasted and chopped, butter, sugar, corn syrup, salt, eggs, vanilla, unbaked pie shells

peeled and cubed butternut squash, lightly packed brown sugar, cornstarch, egg, beaten, evaporated milk, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, unbaked pie shell

shell macaroni (small sized), tuna, drained, cubed sharp cheddar cheese (we also shredded it and it was ever better), minced onion (grated is better ), salad dressing or 1 cup mayonnaise, garlic, crushed (again more is better ), salt (can be garlic ), pepper, sliced sweet pickle relish (best if left out ) (optional)

tomatoes, sliced, deep dish pie shell, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, white cheddar cheese, shredded, mayonnaise, dried basil (or better yet , try 1 tbsp. fresh basil!), dijon mustard, salt and pepper, green onion, chopped, parmesan cheese, shredded

shrimp, cooked and shelled , the larger the better, crushed cracker (ritz or townhouse), grated cheddar cheese, chopped garlic, butter or 3/4 cup margarine, white wine

chicken breast, dried short pasta (penne, bow-tie, shells, elbow, spiralli etc), red pepper, green pepper, peas, unsalted cashews (depending on taste), corn kernels (drained ), peaches (drained ), water (or better , chicken stock), soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, minced, dried chili pepper flakes, black pepper

fresh pumpkin , smaller is better, about 8-12 inches tall. 2 cups finished pumpkin per pie, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg , if desired, deep dish pie shells

cooked leftover jasmine rice (overnight in fridge is better) or use any leftover rice with grains well separated., shrimps, shelled and deveined, honeycured ham, cubed, eggs, beaten, scrambled and chopped, frozen peas and carrots, stalks green onion, minced, garlic, minced, scallion, minced, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cornstarch, cooking oil, soy sauce, sesame oil

whole fryer chicken (for the stock), deboned chicken breasts, andouille sausage or kielbasa, shelled crawfish or shrimp, onions, stalk of celery, garlic, flour, sliced okra (fresh is better ), stewed tomatoes, carrot, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, gumbo file, lousiana hot sauce, bay leaves, olive oil or other cooking oil, white rice (sometimes i use boil-n-bag)

dry jumbo pata shells, ricotta cheese, shreaded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan, largeegg white, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, marinara sauce

canned pumpkin (100% pumpkin not pumpkin pie mix), eagle brand condensed milk (sweetended not evaporated), eggs, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, salt, unbaked pie shells

crabmeat , the fresher, the better (actually calls for 400g), beefsteak tomatoes (or more , read description), fat-free mayonnaise , hellman s is best, low-fat sour cream, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, fresh tarragon, chopped, salt and pepper, chickpeas, coarsely chopped, bell pepper, red, diced, celery, finely diced, fresh parsley, chopped, chives, chopped, carrots, shredded

shelled and deveined prawns , the smaller the better, mayonnaise - the best you can buy/make, tomato ketchup, head iceberg lettuce (or romaine/cos if preferred), shredded finely, salt & pepper (ground white pepper is best), tabasco sauce to taste (only 1 drop if you re being authentic!)

butter (unwrap first), light brown sugar (the whole thing), salt (enough to fill a 3/4 inch box end wrench), eggs , uncooked but open (remove shell), vanilla (enough to fill a 1/2 inch deep socket, hold finger over hole in bottom), flour or 2 cups a tall beer, crushed butterfinger bar, any size but bigger is better (crush lightly with a clean hammer)

jumbo pasta shells (we prefer shells) or 2 (16 oz) boxes elbow macaroni (we prefer shells), extra-sharp cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, eggs, milk, cheese crackers, crushed (better cheddars or cheeze-its), butter, garlic salt, season salt, pepper, salt, olive oil

cooked peeled carrots (better if steamed ), amaretti, crumbled, orange (non treated), eggs, whipping cream, honey, salt, pie shell, unbaked

onion, bell pepper (orange, red, or yellow make it look better), stalks celery, garlic bulb, butter, ham, diced, andouille (or other smoked ) sausage; sliced or chunked, bonless , skinless chicken breasts (raw, diced), shrimp (medium, uncooked, shelled, deveined ), beef broth, wine (white, dry ), rice (white, uncooked ), cajun/creole seasoning (i use emeril s essence ), cayenne pepper (vary this to turn the heat up or down), thyme

jumbo shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs , peeled,with tail and last shell segment left on (16 shrimp u10/lb), english muffin, finely minced to crumbs, pine nuts , lightly toasted in a little extra virgin olive oil, almonds , lightly toasted in a little extra virgin olive oil, crabmeat, drained and picked over to remove shell and cartilage pieces, garlic, finely minced, scallions , including tops,finely chopped (green onions), extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh parsley leaves, jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped ,to taste, capers, drained and chopped, worcestershire sauce (white worcestershire if desired for looks, but dark tastes better), cream cheese, room temperature, crumbled feta cheese, room temperature (4 oz), fresh lemon juice , to taste, salt & freshly ground black pepper, paprika (if baking naked) (optional), lemon wedges or juice, as accompaniment, egg, lightly beaten (optional), ice cold beer or 1 cup wine or 1 cup water (optional), flour (optional), baking powder (optional), salt (optional), canola oil or corn oil (for frying) (optional), eggs, beaten with, olive oil, water, flour, seasoned dry bread crumb, sweet paprika, melted butter, salt & freshly ground black pepper