Getting ready for the Superbowl.... February 2, 2014!

   Tony is an avid Football fan , he watches all the games and is up to date on all the stats.
 For me, I only get excited about football when it is Superbowl time, I think, I am more interested in the idea of friends getting together and enjoying delicious food and drinks - in short, I am more interested in the Superbowl party!
   Whether we are hosting or have been invited to a party - the question always is - What should we make ?
My sister-in- law Kathy, really perfected this recipe and she has been nice enough to share it with me , so I can share it with you !
Our whole family looks forward to eating these shrimp at every gathering - thank you Kathy!
I hope this will become a "go to" recipe for your gatherings also!
A quick sauté for the shrimp and you are done, enjoy!

Spice crusted Shrimp with Remoulade  Sauce

Sauce :- can be prepared up to three days in advance
1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain fat free yogurt
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon capers,chopped
dash of ground pepper
Combine all ingredients  and keep refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

 Shrimp:
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
48 large shrimp peeled & deveined ( about 1 1/2 pounds)
olive oil
cilantro optional

Combine spices in a large ziplock bag , add shrimp toss to coat.
In a hot (med high heat) nonstick pan add oil, add shrimp, be careful not to overcrowd , cook for 3 minutes on each side , remove shrimp and keep warm until all shrimp are cooked . serve shrimp with sauce and garnish with cilantro (optional).
Be prepared to be delighted!

Laura & Tony's Marketplace 2014

                It is hard to believe that it is the middle of January, it seems like we were just celebrating with our family and friends - wishing each other Merry Christmas !
    For Tony and I this is an exciting time of year, we begin to dream about what delectable delights we would like to add to our "Amazing Breakfast  Buffet " and that we are getting closer to Spring and our return to Cape Cod !
      We will be reopening on Saturday May 10th, just in time to host the Ragnar Relay Race and remember Sunday May 11th is Mother's Day - as always we will have a special treat for the Mom's!
    We are planning to offer several of our goodies available to be enjoyed at home - so far we are thinking

•          Laura 's Homemade Jam
•          Our Signature Pancake Mix
•          Tony's Sausage gravy
•          Our Signature Biscuit Mix
•          Laura's Homemade Bagels
•          Tony's  Mac (crack)& Cheese

That's just to name a few .... Let us now what you would like us to have available for takeout !
We look forward to seeing you all soon!

 

10 Season Anniversary

Hey all! We’re excited (as always) to open our doors and see friendly faces in our restaurant, be they familiar or new.  But we are even more excited than usual this year, because we will be celebrating our 10^th season in business! We will be celebrating all season long, so keep your eye on our blog or our twitter for information on special events and promotions!

We originally conceived Laura and Tony’s as a friendly place to get the freshest food at a good price, and we are proud to have stuck so closely to our original vision. Our food is always hand prepared and made with fresh ingredients, and we believe that commitment to quality has created food that stands out.

It’s been a dream come true feeding so many wonderful people at our own restaurant, and we know that our success is thanks to so many of you.  So please stop by when our doors open on May 11^th, and enjoy fresh food, friendly atmosphere… oh and did we mention $3 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s?

Thanks to you all, we’ll see you soon!

Love Fresh Food? Try a Garden!

Food is always better when it’s made with fresh ingredients.  This is the idea behind every dish we prepare at Laura and Tony’s Kitchen, but it can apply to your kitchen at home as well.  Growing your own vegetables is a fantastic way to get the freshest ingredients, and it’s surprisingly easy.  Spring is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to get planning! Without further ado, some tips for those who want to eat fresh.

Start small: If this is your first time growing your own food, don’t bite off more than you can chew!  A small plot of soil or indoor grower can still give excellent returns, and lets you try out your green thumb without risk. Herbs, tomatoes, and berries are all excellent choices for a first timer, and don’t require much space.

Plan ahead: Some quick research can show you the perfect timing, conditions, and care that different plants require. We suggest checking out this nifty guide on How Stuff Works.  Choose plants that fit your climate and your timeframe.  Some plants can be planted as early as February, so get looking now!

Make it easy: Growing your own vegetables should be fun, not a hassle.  Put your garden somewhere you can easily see and remember it, and work its care into your daily schedule.  A small time investment can grant incredible returns!

Enjoy your success: Keep track of what works and what doesn’t, and improve your garden every year!  Soon you’ll find the right plants for your climate and for the time you’re willing to commit. You’ll be saving money and eating fresh before you know it.

For just a few dollars and some time, you can be eating fresh food you grew yourself; and we guarantee that you will taste the difference.  After all, fresh food is always better!

Valentine's Day Treat!

Happy New Year everyone!

There are visible signs that the holidays are over; spent Christmas trees line the sidewalks, pointy hats and noisemakers are packed away, and stores have replaced their winter wonderlands with little pink hearts. That’s right; Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!

This change in scenery has made me think back on some of the recipes I’ve used in the past to celebrate this day of love, and how nice it would be to share them with our readers. One of my favorites that I’ll share with you today is my famous flour-less cake! Prepare this for your loved one, and we guarantee a happy Valentine’s Day.  Without further ado, here’s the recipe.

Flour-less Chocolate Cake             Bake 30-35 minutes  

Ingredients:

¾ lb plus 2 oz unsalted butter

15oz semi sweet chocolate chips

10 large eggs (separated)

1 ¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder

21/4 c. sugar

½ tsp. salt

2 ½ Tbsp. Vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a springform pan by brushing it with melted butter and lining the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.

Combine butter and chocolate in a large, heatproof (glass or stainless steel) bowl and then rest it over a pan with boiling water (double boiler) until melted – be careful not to burn it!

Sift the cocoa powder and sugar in a bowl, then set it aside.

Whip egg whites with salt until it forms soft peaks- be careful not to over whip.

Remove chocolate/butter mixture from double boiler and stir until smooth, and then add cocoa mixture, egg yolks, vanilla and ¼ of whipped egg whites. Stir until smooth.

Using a rubber spatula, fold in remaining whites until they are just blended. Do not over mix.

Put mixture in springform pan, then place it in a larger roasting pan and fill that halfway up with hot water.

Bake 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the cake should not be completely clean, and if you shake the pa, the cake should be jelly like in the center. Allow the cake to cool .

Serve cake with fresh whipped cream and raspberries to really fit the holiday!

Big news for Laura and Tony's!

If you've been to Laura and Tony's Kitchen recently, you may have seen our awesome new rack cards! They look so great, we just had to thank our graphic designer, Darren Wotherspoon Design, for his fantastic work! We've been getting compliments on it ever since we got them, and we think they really capture the spirit of fresh food and fantastic environment that defines Laura and Tony's! Darren is a local artist who has gotten international recognition, and we could not be happier with the work he's done for us. Come in, check out his work, and try some of our fantastic buffet while you're at it! 

But that isn't all!  Hopefully by now you've heard our new radio ad. My niece Lauren makes an appearance, and we show that this family friendly restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere, great prices, and more food in our buffet than you could ever want! We had a ton of fun making it, and we hope you have just as much fun hearing it. 

Laura's Famous Bagel Recipe!

At Laura and Tony's restaurant, we are proud participants of the slow food movement. We make food with fresh ingredients, and we give it the time and care it needs to become the absolute best. As a result, we get a lot of interest from customers who want a taste of Laura and Tony's Kitchen at home. We hope that the recipe serves you as well as it serves us, and come in to let us know how it turns our for you!

Laura's Bagels

Starter: Let sit for 2 hours

4c all purpose flour

1 tsp yeast

21/2 water room temp

For the dough- add to the starter

1tsp yeast

3 3/4 flour

1 tbsp sugar

Let dough stand at room temp for 20 minutes, and then put on a sheet tray. Cover with plastic and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight .

To finish, fill a heavy metal pot half with water and add 2 tbsp baking soda, then bring to a boil. Take the dough and cut it into 12 pieces. Roll these pieces into a ball then pierce with thumb and shape them - place in boiling water for 2 minutes for a chewy textured bagel. Remove from water and place on a greased sheet tray( if you want to add a topping like sesame seeds or poppy seeds do so while bagels are still wet ). Place in a preheated oven ( 425*F) for15 minutes then lower the temperature to 350*f for another 15 minutes.