Dear SOS: I am in search of my grandmother’s favorite dish. She lived in Santa Monica and dined at The Lobster in the early ‘60s. They served a crab au gratin, which she has described to me as ...

A Louisiana classic, our blue crab au gratin is a Louisiana classic baked with Gruyère and béchamel. It’s decadent with just the right amount of fanfare, and the cherry on top is butter-fried saltines ...

Simple dishes such as this would be welcome in a busy household. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the salt and pepper and crabmeat and saute 5 ...

Makes 8 servings. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 stick butter ½ cup flour 1 cup milk 2 cups grated Swiss or Fontina cheese, divided 1 pound ...

Mary Ellen Hassel, New Dorp 1 pound shrimp, cooked ½ cup butter ½ pound fresh mushrooms 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons chopped onion ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup milk (or half & half) ½ cup flour 8 ...

Makes 4-6 servings. Recipe is by Teresa Day. 4 to 6 small ball-shaped squash 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 stick butter ⅓ cup flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a heavy-bottomed sauté pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, bell peppers and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are wilted, approximately 3-5 ...

The 100-year-old white clapboard walls of the Portuguese Assn. Crown Hall seem almost to bulge outward, swelling with the sheer joy inside on this late January evening. A couple of hundred happy ...

This cheesy, indulgent crab dip looks and tastes impressive, but it's actually a breeze to whip up. It's the perfect fuss-free appetizer for the holidays! Technique tip: If the cheese and breadcrumbs ...

Season halibut to taste with salt and pepper on both sides.In a medium bowl, mix together the crab meat with mustard, garlic, shallots, green onion, parsley, and hot sauce. Mix in breadcrumbs. In a ...

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and sweat until translucent, 5-8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for ...

1/2 Cup small diced celery 1/2 Cup small diced round onion 1/2 Cup sliced leeks 2 T Butter 2 T Salad Oil 2 T flour 1/2 C white wine 1 Cup Heavy Cream 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 t salt 1/2 t white pepper 2 Cups ...