Sam's Notes

Steak and Mushroom Pie

Prep 25 min Inactive Prep 30 min Cook 2 hr 5 min Total: 3 hr 0 min

Spring Vegetable Barley Risotto

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cups uncooked pearled barley
• 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut diagonally into 2-in pieces
• 1/4 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed, cut in half diagonally
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp ground lemon zest
• 1 tsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
• 1/8 tsp fresh lemon juice

Spicy Seafood Pasta

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound bay scallops
• 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled deveined, and cut crosswise into thirds
• 1 pound uncooked linguine

Southwestern Steak

recipe for 4 tenderloin filets

Smoked Mussel Pasta

• 1 lb linguine
• 6 oz smoked mussels
• 3/4 cup fresh oregano
• 5-6 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2-3 tbsp capers
• 1/2 cup white wine
• black pepper to taste
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes