Hank Shaw

Recipes and articles by Hank Shaw

• Spritz Cookies

  Spritz cookies are a classic Christmas cookie! With roots in Germany and Scandinavia, they're a simple butter cookie pressed into festive shapes and topped with all sorts of garnishes.
• Walnut Snowball Cookies

  These festive holiday Snowball Cookies are made with finely chopped walnuts, flour, and vanilla, then rolled into balls and dusted with powdered sugar. They freeze well and ship well, too!
• Garlic Knots

  A classic Italian pizzeria snack, garlic knots are strips of pizza dough tied in a knot, baked and then topped with melted butter, garlic and parsley.
• Shrimp and Grits

  Shrimp and grits is an iconic Southern dish and easy to make at home. Grits topped with shrimp, onions, peppers and bacon come together for this classic dish with great flavor.
• Southern Style Collard Greens

  Southern Style Collard Greens! Slow cooked collard greens with a ham hock, onions, vinegar and hot sauce. A classic with BBQ!
• African Chicken Peanut Stew

  A hearty West African-inspired stew of chicken thighs and legs, sweet potatoes and peanuts that is perfect for a chilly day.
• Slow and Low Country Ribs

  BBQ Pork "Country Ribs" - cut from the shoulder, cooked slow and low, and glazed with the barbecue sauce of your choice! This country-style ribs recipe teaches you all you need to know.
• Memphis-Style Pork Ribs

  Memphis-style dry rubbed pork ribs barbecued slowly to perfection!
• Spring Minestrone Soup

  Spring Minestrone! A springtime version of the classic Italian minestrone, with peas, new potatoes, artichoke hearts, asparagus and spring greens.
• Pasta e Fagioli

  A soup of many names, Pasta e Fagioli, Pasta Fagioli, or Pasta Fazool, this classic Italian soup of beans and short pasta with tomatoes and vegetables is a classic favorite.
• Grilled Cornish Game Hens

  Cornish game hens are first butterflied (spatchcocked), then grilled flattened, with the weight of a brick. Perfect for entertaining!
• Pasta Puttanesca

  A classic Italian pasta sauce based on pantry items such as olives, capers, anchovies and canned tomatoes.
• Classic King Crab

  Alaskan King Crab steamed briefly and served with melted butter.
• Beef Roulades with Walnut Parsley Pesto

  Flank steak pounded and stuffed with pesto, wrapped in bacon, rolled into a roulade or pinwheel and roasted.
• Candied Yams

  Candied yams, garnet sweet potatoes, glazed with a brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, orange sauce. Perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays!
• Cod Sautéed in Olive Oil with Fresh Tomatoes

  A quick and easy recipe for fish sautéed in olive oil, with Italian herbs and fresh tomatoes.
• Chicken Drumsticks, Ethiopian Style

  Slow-cooked chicken drumsticks coated in Ethiopian style berbere spice.
• Fried Catfish

  Crispy fried catfish fillets coated in a seasoned cornmeal crust!
• Frutti di Mare Seafood Salad

  A classic Italian mixed seafood salad made with calamari, shrimp, clams and scallops, dressed with olive oil and lemon.
• Avgolemono Soup

  An easy version of the classic Greek avgolemono soup of chicken with rice or orzo pasta finished with egg and lemon.
• Green Gumbo

  A traditional Louisiana gumbo served during Lent that is based on loads of greens such as collards, kale, turnip greens and spinach.
• Matzo Brei

  A classic Jewish breakfast or light meal of matzo, egg and either savory toppings or sweet.
• Swordfish with Smoked Paprika

  Chunks of swordfish sautéed with fresh tomatoes, smoked paprika and pine nuts.
• Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi

  Italian pumpkin gnocchi dumplings made with pumpkin or winter squash, ricotta cheese, parmesan and flour.
• Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

  A classic spicy chicken and andouille sausage gumbo with okra.
• Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich

  Classic Louisiana Po Boy Sandwich with fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato and homemade remoulade sauce.
• Barbecued Buffalo Wings

  Slow grilled chicken wings recipe! Amazing BBQ wings slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Learn how to grill chicken wings that mimic the low and slow cooking of a barbecue.
• New Jersey Italian Hot Dog

  A New Jersey classic hot dog, with fried potatoes, peppers and onions, served with deli mustard on a hoagie roll.
• Risi e Bisi, Italian Rice and Peas

  A classic Italian comfort food of rice with peas and chunks of ham.
• Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes

  Dinosaur kale, also called Lacinato or black kale, sautéed with garlic and olive oil and serve with poached baby potatoes.
• Fennel, Radicchio and Endive Salad

  A crunchy salad of radicchio, Belgian endive and sliced fennel served with a fennel dressing and grated parmesan cheese.
• Shrimp Etouffee

  Shrimp Etouffee! a classic Louisiana stew of shrimp or crawfish served over rice.
• Boston Brown Bread

  Classic Boston brown bread studded with raisins and steamed in a coffee can.
• Moroccan Orange Dessert

  A traditional Moroccan dessert made with oranges, orange flower water and cinnamon.
• Feijoada, Brazilian Black Bean Stew

  A hearty black bean and mixed meat stew that is often called the national dish of Brazil.
• Braised Leeks

  Leeks trimmed and gently braised in butter and white wine and seasoned with thyme, garlic and parsley.
• Champagne Mushroom Sauce

  A fancy sauce made with leftover sparkling wine, dried mushrooms and stock that is wonderful with chicken or turkey.
• Feast of the Seven Fishes

  An Italian-American tradition for Christmas Eve, the Feast of the Seven Fishes features seven courses each with a different seafood.
• Calamari Stewed with Tomatoes

  Calamari (squid) slow cooked in tomato sauce with onion, fennel, garlic, red wine, and parsley.
• Winter Root Vegetable Slaw

  It looks like cole slaw, but this shredded salad of root veggies -- carrots, radishes, parsnips and celery root -- is an excellent accompaniment to heavier winter foods.
• Turkey Mushroom Risotto

  An Italian-inspired rice dish using leftover turkey, mushrooms, sage and a little fresh goat cheese.
• Sweet and Sour Onions

  Sweet and sour braised pearl or boiling onions flavored with vinegar and honey.
• Wild Rice Stuffing

  A wild rice dressing with croutons, walnuts dried cranberries and mushrooms.
• Venison Sauerbraten

  A classic German pot roast: Venison or beef marinated and then braised in a rich sauce that's finished with crushed ginger snaps.
• Polish Hunter’s Stew

  A hearty Polish stew made with several kinds of meat - typically pork - cabbage, sauerkraut and lots of mushrooms, both wild and cultivated
• Rabbit Stew with Mushrooms

  Hearty rabbit stew with fresh and dried mushrooms, parsnips, garlic, shallots, and sherry.
• Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

  Vibrant red bell pepper pasta sauce, made with roasted red bell peppers, garlic, onion, sage, anchovies, tomato paste, red wine, paprika, Parmesan
• Jamaican Goat Curry

  Slow-cooked, falling-off-the-bone tender goat stew in a Jamaican curry with allspice.
• Grilled Branzino with Rosemary Vinaigrette

  Whole grilled branzino fish, or European seabass, served with a rosemary vinaigrette sauce.
• Provencal Seafood Bisque

  Outrageously good seafood bisque inspired by Provencal flavors, with saffron, tomato, and mild, white fish. Great with crusty bread.
• Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

  Barbecue sauce made with Dr. Pepper soda, onion, tomatoes, orange juice, vinegar, honey, and cayenne. Great with pork ribs or brisket.
• Moroccan Chickpea Barley Salad

  Chickpea Barley Salad with Moroccan seasonings, pistachios, dried apricots, onions, parsley, and lemon.
• Angels on Horseback

  Angels on horseback, a British appetizer made with oysters that have been wrapped in bacon and cooked.
• Anadama Bread

  Traditional New England Anandama bread, a dark yeast bread made with flour, cornmeal, and molasses.
• Smoky Barbecue Sauce

  It's smoky! Rich, spicy, smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for burgers, ribs, or beef brisket.
• Black-Eyed Pea Salad

  Black-eyed pea salad with a Greek twist, fresh spinach, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, green onions, garlic, and lemon.
• Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

  Homemade Kansas City barbecue sauce! a rich tomato-based sauce that is just as sweet as it is spicy.
• South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce

  Not all barbecue sauces are red. Enjoy this tangy South Carolina barbecue sauce made with yellow mustard, onions, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne.
• Classic Pasta Primavera

  Angel hair pasta with a butter, cream, Parmesan sauce, and plenty of fresh vegetables - broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, snow peas, tomatoes, garlic and basil.
• Rabbit in Mustard Sauce

  Classic French rabbit in Dijon mustard sauce, or Lapin à la moutarde.
• Oil-Poached Artichoke Heart Salad

  Salad of thinly sliced artichoke hearts that have been slowly poached in garlic infused olive oil and tossed with herbs.
• Cochinita Pibil

  Mexican cochinita pibil, or pulled pork shoulder marinated and braised in achiote paste, orange juice, and lime. Great for taco meat.
• Ramp and Parsley Pesto

  Bright green and gently garlicky pesto made with parsley and spring ramps.
• Pasta with Slow Roasted Duck Confit

  Classic Venetian pasta dish with duck confit or slow roasted duck, garlic, rosemary, and lemon.
• Easy Duck Confit

  A quick and easy method for making duck confit (2 hours versus 2 days).
• How to Roast a Goose

  Step-by-step detailed instructions and photos on roasting a goose.
• Circassian Chicken Salad

  Circassian Chicken Salad is a classic mayo-free chicken salad with a creamy walnut sauce and paprika, garlic, green onions, and parsley.
• How to Make Homemade Sausage

  Step-by-step tutorial, with photos, on making homemade sausage. Includes recipe for Italian sweet sausage.
• Guinness Bread with Molasses

  All of the rich malty goodness of Irish Guinness in a quick bread with molasses!
• Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

  Outrageously good homemade barbecue sauce with molasses, chili, onion, lemon juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bourbon.
• How to Turn Your Kettle Grill into a Smoker

  Don't have a smoker? Smoke ribs on your Weber grill, low and slow. Step-by-step instructions on how to smoke meat on your kettle grill.