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Meet Paul, a man whose passion for teaching was matched only by his love for cooking. When he wasn’t in the classroom, you’d find him in the kitchen, turning everyday ingredients into culinary masterpieces. After he lost his battle with cancer in March 2024, I stumbled upon a treasure trove of letters filled with recipes for some of his most delicious dishes.
Join me as I share these recipes, just as he wrote them. His first tip? Open a good bottle of red wine, pour a generous glass, and get to cookin’!
“I love to cook because I love to eat, whatever to calories and cholesterol. The trick is to eat in moderation. Pass the cream.”
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Some good shrimp
I like grilling raw shrimp, but frozen precooked is okay too. Thaw, clean and place in a bowl. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Drench the shrimp in good virgin oil. Sprinkle with generous amounts of garlic powder, Lawry’s seasoning salt and Old Bay spice mix. Let the spiced shrimp chill in the fridge
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Paul’s Bien Tacos
I’ve been making homemade tacos for years, something quick and easy, yet with a complex taste and highly adapted from the ordinary. My kids love em, yet fast food deprived, they know little else. So here’s it for those who are interested. 1lb ground turkey (not the lean variety)1 packet McCormick Chicken Taco Seasoningseasonings, pepper
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Chicken Cilantro on Chips
This is a big hit at my house with the kids, and I can get it to the table in 15 minutes flat. 4 gloves garlic finely chopped olive oil 2 limes one bunch cilantro chopped fine cumin cayenne garlic salt course ground pepper chicken strips (or cut up breast into strips) one can black
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Paul’s Caprese with Linguini
This is a simple dish with fresh flavors and needs the best ingredients you can find/afford. Boil water and cook your linguini as you prepare the dish. Cover the bottom of a large skillet with some great olive oil, use extra virgin that is dark in color and has a nutty flavor. Heat the oil
About Me
Hi, I’m alanna, daughter of Paul
I’m on a mission to share my dad’s story and his love for food with the world. Some of my favorite memories of him are centered around the kitchen. To stay connected to those cherished times, I’ll be cooking my way through his dishes.
Paul's Plate 