The Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp & Lobster Pot Pie was first introduced as a limited-time menu item by the restaurant chain in May 2013. The pot pie was part of its ‘Seaside Mix & Match’ promotion. This marked the first time the iconic biscuits were used as a topping for a main dish in the restaurant’s history. The dish featured a creamy sauce with shrimp, lobster, peas, and carrots, topped with the biscuit dough, then baked until golden brown.
The specific Red Lobster menu item was a unique, promotional creation designed to leverage the immense popularity of their free, unlimited biscuits. It has inspired numerous copycat recipes and variations that circulate online, allowing fans to recreate the dish at home using the store-bought Red Lobster biscuit mix.
The biscuits are made with a blend of medium cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs, finished with a melted butter topping. This rich, savory flavor profile makes them highly addictive and distinct from typical bread or rolls. Being a ‘drop biscuit,’ it gives them a light, fluffy, and airy texture, as opposed to the denser, rolled biscuits. This unique consistency makes them melt-in-your-mouth delicious when served warm.
This copycat recipe checks all the boxes for Brion & I so I had to try it.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
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Pot Pie Filling
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic, onion, & celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour & cook 1 minute, forming a roux.
Slowly whisk in seafood broth & cream. Stir until smooth & slightly thickened, 5–7 minutes. Season with Old Bay, salt & pepper.
Add shrimp & cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Stir in lobster parsley. Remove from heat.
Biscuits
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder & salt. Cut in the grated cold butter until crumbly. Stir in cheddar & herbs. Add milk & mix until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
Assembly
Spoon seafood mixture into 4-12 oz. ramekins or a baking dish. Drop biscuit dough over the top, spreading gently. Bake 20–25 minutes, until biscuits are golden & cooked through. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
EASTER GREETINGS!
Holidays are closely interwoven with culture and tradition. Each holiday brings with it food traditions that carry special meanings. Some tell historical or religious stories while others represent ethical values or good fortune. For most of us, the holiday traditions we share have been passed down from generation to generation, without a clear origin.
Ham holds symbolic significance for many people during Easter. As a rich, indulgent meat, it can represent the celebration of new life and the end of the Lenten season, during which many Christians abstain from certain luxuries. The circular shape of a traditional bone-in ham also symbolizes the cycle of life and the continuity of the seasons, underscoring the themes of renewal and rebirth associated with springtime and the Easter holiday.
I enjoy changing up our Easter dinner menu every year, in part because ham is not a meat that Brion really enjoys. Plus, it’s fun to have a rotating seasonal menu that feels new. Move over, holiday ham. ‘Frenched’ pork ribs are simple way to create a special occasion dish for the holidays. Made with pancetta and apples and based with a sweet/savory orange maple sauce, these ribs taste amazing! Baking it low and slow will lock in all of the moisture, creating the perfect main dish!
The Frenched pork rib roast, a culinary delight beloved by many, has an intriguing origin story that dates back centuries. This classic technique of French cuisine involves trimming and cleaning the bones of a pork loin or rib roast to give it an elegant presentation. The process of ‘Frenching’ the pork roast is said to have originated in France, where attention to detail and aesthetics in cooking are highly valued.
Historically, Frenching meat was a way to showcase the skill and craftsmanship of chefs in preparing dishes fit for royalty and special occasions. The precise trimming of the bones not only enhances the visual appeal of the dish but also allows for more even cooking and imparting flavors from the bone marrow. Over time, the Frenched Pork Roast technique has traveled beyond French borders and become a popular choice for home cooks and professional chefs alike, adding a touch of sophistication to everyday meals and festive gatherings.
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Apple Pancetta 'Frenched' Pork Ribs
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Ribs
Cook pancetta bacon & let drain on paper towels to remove excess grease. Place all of the stuffing ingredients including the cooked bacon in a large bowl to combine.
If your ribs have already been 'frenced' by the butcher, no doubt the silverskin (thin membrane on inside of ribs) has already been removed. Carefully make slits about 1-inch apart between ribs to create deep pockets for stuffing. Don't cut all the way through, just make deep pockets.
Carefully begin spooning some of the stuffing mixture into each pocket of the ribs. Try to get as much stuffing as possible into each pocket.
Sauce
In a saucepan, add any leftover stuffing you may have along with the orange juice, honey & Dijon mustard. Allow to simmer over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes until ingredients soften.
When ingredients have softened, place in a blender for a couple of minutes making the mixture smoother. I idea is to make it a bit smoother but still keeping it chunky to add some color & texture to the ribs.
Roasting
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Line a broiler pan with foil. Lay stuffed rack of ribs on it. Spoon some of the basting sauce over ribs. Roast for 30 minutes then drizzle with some more basting sauce. Slowly roast for about 3 hours or until meat is very tender.
When ribs are done, remove from oven & place on a cutting board. Cover with foil for about 10 minutes so the juices re-integrate into the meat.
Once the ribs have rested begin slicing between rib bones. Make thick slices (3/4" - 1") trying to include the pocket of stuffing with each slice. Drizzle with remaining basting sauce if you wish.
Lasagna is one of those dishes that can be made early in the day, then baked in the evening, and the leftovers can be reheated several days later. Lasagna is also a dish where you can use your own preferences of ingredients and can also be frozen.
People who like to entertain are constantly on the lookout for a main course that is festive enough to be special yet can be made and served in one dish — thus minimizing the dreaded cleaning‐up process. A dish of lasagna is a first-rate solution to the dilemma, and it is easy to double or triple the quantities.
The fact is that with a little imagination the flavors and textures of baked lasagna can easily be taken to the next level— from a blend of seafood in a light tomato or cream sauce to a fine, lusty blend of chicken, sausage or beef.
My initial thought today was to prepare some seafood lasagna with the regular lasagna noodles then an idea popped in my head about making it using spring roll wrappers. Same kind of seafood filling and concept but a different choice of ‘pasta’. Change is good!
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Seafood 'Lasagna' w/ Spring Roll Wrappers
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Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the celery, onion and garlic. Set aside.
Melt 4 tbsp of butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the hot broth. Stir with a whisk and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
In another saucepan, bring the white wine to a simmer and poach the scallops for 1 minute. Remove from the wine and set aside.
Add the white wine to the vegetable mixture. Stir the scallops, shrimp, crabmeat and vegetables into the sauce. Add the OLD BAY seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir in the cream.
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Spoon a small quantity of sauce into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Place a layer of spring roll wrappers on the sauce, top with 1/3 of the filling, then add more sauce & 1/3 of the grated cheese. Repeat with 2 more layers. Cover all with another layer of spring roll wrappers, last bit of sauce & remaining cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden. Remove from oven & allow to sit for a few minutes. Slice & serve.
Recipe Notes
- Being spring roll wrappers are very thin, I always used 2 together as opposed to just one in each layer.
Very often, when I’m deciding what to make for our supper, an idea is derived from the taste of a memory. I don’t know if you’re familiar with smoked Haddock fish. I recall a meal my mother made that was called ‘Finnan Haddie’. It was a perfect cold weather meal. Basically, smoked haddock cooked in milk and served with potatoes and peas.
Finnan Haddie is cured with the smoke of green wood, turf or peat. The name comes from the Scottish town of Findon and the slang word for haddock. In the 1800’s, Findon fishwives hung lightly salted haddock in their chimney’s to be smoked gently over peat fires.
Finnan Haddie has a distinct and unique flavor and can be made into many dishes. It can be combined with other seafood where the smoky flavor carries through and influences all the elements such as in a seafood pie.
This brings me back to supper, which is going to be a seafood pie that I’m going to top with mashed potatoes. I guess in essence could be called Seafood Shepherd’s Pie.
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Seafood Shepherd's Pie
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Mashed Potato Topping
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Bring potatoes to a boil & cook until fork tender. Drain; return to pot & add salt (to taste), margarine & cream. Mash & set aside. Preheat oven to 400 F.
Seafood Filling
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In a saute pan, melt 1 Tbsp of margarine; add shallots, celery, mushrooms, thyme & a pinch of salt. Saute, stirring often until soft & fragrant, about 5-8 minutes. Turn off heat & set aside.
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In another saucepan, add cream, chicken broth, flour, salt, mustard & cayenne pepper. Whisk together to incorporate all ingredients. Bring to a boil, whisking often then turn down heat & continue cooking until thick, whisking for about 8 minutes. Turn off heat & add remaining 1/2 Tbsp margarine along with the vegetable mixture. Blend well, taste & adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
Assembly
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Spray or butter a casserole dish. Place cod (or finnan haddie), scallops, shrimp & drained, sliced water chestnuts on the bottom of the dish in an even layer. Sprinkle with paprika & parsley. Add lemon juice & a pinch of salt & pepper. Pour cream sauce over seafood. Top evenly with mashed potatoes.
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Bake for about 25 minutes, until bubbly & potato peaks are browned. Allow to rest 10-20 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
- For an extra flavor boost you could top it with some grated 'old' cheddar cheese before baking the casserole.
