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A year or so ago, I had a wild hair that it would be cool to take my favorite sushi rolls and created deconstructed versions of them to serve as an appetizer before an Asian-inspired dinner or as a refreshing nibble at a spring or summer party. The idea [...]
This dish showcases fresh seafood and vegetables in a quick and healthy dinner just perfect for al-fresco dining.
[Jump right to the recipe: Pepita-Crusted Trout with Citrus and Avocado Salsa]
Continuing with this year’s commitment to eat more fish in more interesting ways, I put together a crusted trout recipe that can easily work for any filet of fish. After much tasting research and further contemplating my own preferences, I’ve found that I like [...]
One of the commitments I made to myself at the beginning of the year was to cook more seafood. All of the reports can’t be denied – it’s better for me (and you) all around. Even so, I’ll ruefully admit that I’m not the biggest fan of fish. I love scallops and mussels, but straight-up [...]
Mussels have become one of my favorite go-to dishes for healthy weeknight meals and entertaining. They are a natural finger food with build-in scoops and the same basic technique for cooking them can be modified in almost infinite ways. If spicy is more your style, consider using cured chorizo as a flavor base for mussels. [...]
It’s hot in Texas these days. Not just Texas hot, but, to quote Matthew Brodderick, “Africa Hot”. I may be a native girl, but even I’m a little overwhelmed by this early summer heat wave. For a recent dinner I decided a gastronomical getaway to lands cooler would help make the heat a little easier [...]
Tonight I made a recipe from the Passionate Cook blog that I’ve wanted to try for a couple of weeks now – Grilled Scallops with Thyme Butter, Red Chili, and Parmesan. I’m a big fan of scallops and wanted a different kind of “turf” to go with our surf and turf dinner. I enjoyed this [...]
