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Chef Lisa Slay truly grew up in the restaurant business.

She started her career at age 12, washing dishes on weekends for her father, who owned Slay’s Restaurant in St. Louis. She gravitated to cooking because, as she puts it, “I wanted to get off of that dish station, and the only way was to get on the line.”

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February 4, 2012
Today's Recipe:

Michelle's Catfish Chowder
From the kitchen of: Michelle Plummer

Farm-raised catfish offers a different twist on a classic chowder tradition.

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
12 ounces frozen corn kernels
4 catfish fillets cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup flour
1 cup half-and-half
Salt and pepper
Parsley, chopped (optional)

In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add onions and celery and sautˇ until tender. Stir in the potatoes, chicken broth and water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the corn and catfish; simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter; stir in the flour and mix together until smooth. Gradually add the mixture to the soup, whisking well to incorporate and thicken. Simmer 5-7 minutes, then stir in the half-and-half and heat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Serves 8.

Note: Watch the heat carefully so that the soup does not scorch!




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