Bowl of Dungeness crab risotto.

Crab Risotto

This is a great side dish, which we sometimes serve alongside beef. I like to make alarger batch with fresh crab and freeze for a quick side dish, appetizer or light meal. We’ve been vacuum packing our frozen foods so that everything has a longer self-life in the freezer.

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Bowl of Dungeness crab soup.

Dungeness Crab Soup

We do a lot of crabbing, so we’re always looking for new crab recipes. This is a simple creamy soup that comes together quickly. I use Dungeness crab but whatever type of crab is plentiful in your region would be delicious as well.

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CafeRouge chicken satay with peanut sauce

Chicken Satay

I love Thai food and this dish is served with Thai peanut sauce (or satay sauce), another of my favorites. Rich likes to grill, so this becomes an easy and yummy appetizer or even small meal that the entire family enjoys.

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CafeRouge Pot Stickers

Pot Stickers

I usually don’t buy many kitchen gadgets, but I read a lot of great reviews about the Philips Pasta Maker, and so finally decided to give it a try. It’s a bit pricey, but we like home made pasta and the manual machines are too time intensive. It takes a couple of tries to get…

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Leftover Turkey Soup

Leftover Turkey Soup

Since my family isn’t a big fan of turkey sandwiches, I’m always trying to find new ways to use the leftovers after Thanksgiving. I experimented with a recipe and now everyone looks forward to this soup. This recipe is a keeper and It uses most of our leftovers. If you’re looking for alternatives for leftover…

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CafeRouge Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

Baked potato soup is one of my favorites and it’s so versatile; it can be served as a side dish, lunch or dinner. I’ve worked on developing this recipe and my family agrees, this one hits the mark.

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Sloppy Joes Recipe Image

Sloppy Joes

I have fond memories of Sloppy Joes. This recipe is a better version, with a lot of flavor and a little spice, but still reminiscent of my childhood memories.

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