Seafood
Shrimp Lamaze
I found a stack of old Gourmet and Bon Appétit magazines from 1982 in a cupboard at my mother-in-law’s house. Of course, I spent hours looking through them. What struck me was that all the advertisements seemed to be shot through mist, all soft focus. That’s probably because the photographer was smoking Merit cigarettes during he […]
Continue ReadingChipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde
My friend, Amy, just came back from New Mexico and brought me some Hatch Green Chili powder. What a treat! When she passed it off, it felt like we were doing a drug deal. I defy any cop to stick his finger in this! I’ve spent hours trying to decide what to make first and […]
Continue ReadingCrawfish (or Shrimp) Etoufée
ay-TOO-fay! Étouffée or etouffee (pronounced: ay-TOO-fay) is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine typically served with shellfish over rice. It is most popular in New Orleans and in the bayou country of the southernmost half of Louisiana. In French, the word “étouffée” (borrowed into English as “stuffed” or “stifled”) means, literally, “smothered” […]
Continue ReadingWheat Berry Salad with Shrimp with Mustard Caper Vinaigrette
Here is a healthy salad recipe that you can have during the week. Eat more grains! Wheat berries are really good and good for you. Wheat Berry Salad with Shrimp with Mustard Caper Vinaigrette Serves 4 1 cup wheat berries, preferably winter or hard wheat Kosher salt 8 oz green beans, trimmed 14 oz can […]
Continue ReadingLobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor was created in 1894 by Marie’s, a Paris restaurant near the theatre Comédie Française, to honour the opening of the play Thermidor by Victorien Sardou. The play took its name from a summer month in the French Republican Calendar, during which the Thermidorian Reaction occurred, overthrowing Robespierre and ending the Reign of Terror. […]
Continue ReadingShrimp Fried Rice
For my toddlers When my kids were toddlers (though they still act like toddlers!), I used to make them fried rice for dinner. I thought it was a great way to get them to eat eggs. I haven’t made it in a long time and my daughter, Grace, requested it for her birthday dinner. Shrimp […]
Continue ReadingMiso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass
A crowd pleasing fish recipe I catered a small dinner party last night and served Miso Glazed Halibut – actually the recipe is for Chilean Sea Bass, though salmon would work well also. I served it with stir fried baby bok choy and Jasmine rice. It was a real crowd pleaser. Miso Glazed Chilean Sea […]
Continue ReadingSalmon with Tomatoes, Shallots & Lemon
The low down on salmon I recently made this salmon for a luncheon I catered. It could not be easier. Basically, you can put any concoction on top of the salmon, encase it in parchment paper, bake at 500˚ for 20 minutes – not 19 minutes – 20 minutes. It works every time. Salmon with Tomatoes, […]
Continue ReadingBuffalo Shrimp
Hey, all you Couch Potatoes, get up and make this! Here is a guilt-free recipe to eat while you park yourself on your sofa to watch some idiotic game….. This is from I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fattening: Over 150 Ridiculously Easy Recipes for the Super Busy, by Devin Alexander, who wrote The Biggest Loser Cookbooks. Buffalo Shrimp […]
Continue ReadingSalmon with Cucumber & Dill
Beat the heat recipe Here is a refreshing, healthy way to serve salmon. I love anything with cucumber and dill. This can be prepared ahead and served cold. Salmon with Cucumber & Dill Serves 6 1 large salmon side 6 stalks fresh dill 2 cucumbers 2 small red onions 1 cup rice wine […]
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