27 Friday Mar 2015
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook, seafood
While I’m not Catholic, I did grow up in a predominantly Catholic community. I was the kid who begged to spend Friday night at my friend’s house because I knew there would be fish sticks or fish sandwiches for dinner. Something I adored.
It’s in that spirit that on this Friday evening I share some of our favorite Friday Night Fish Sandwiches with you. Enjoy!! Continue reading »
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24 Wednesday Dec 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, pasta, salads, seafood
Several years ago I got a hankering to attempt the Feast of the Seven Fishes for our Christmas Eve dinner. I carefully selected recipes, ordered specialty items ahead from our local seafood market, and rewrote my plan of attack dozens of times before the big day arrived. I envisioned this becoming our new Christmas Eve traditional dinner and oh how that excited me.
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23 Wednesday Apr 2014
Posted in cooking for two, love to cook, seafood
Woodbound Inn. Home of one of my many dream jobs. That was where this Seafood Newburg recipe originated. It was one of several that my sister uncovered in a misplaced recipe box. I could hardly wait to recreate it, and now that I have I can hardly wait to make it again. I’m certain the familiy is completely on board with that. Continue reading »
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05 Thursday Jul 2012
Posted in Asian, cooking for two, gluten free, love to cook, lunch bowls, seafood
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asian dressing, fish, mahi mahi, salad, seafood, Thai red curry
I only discovered Thai Red Curry a couple years ago while on vacation in Puerto Rico. Our hotel was directly across the street from a gem of a restuarant that featured both Thai and Indian dishes ~ neither of which we were too familiar with. Going completely on the recommendations of our waiter we ordered Pla Choo Chee (Thai Red Curry Fish). It was presented on a sizzling platter with it’s spicy almost sweet aroma wafting in the air. Just the smell of this dish literally took my breath away but in a tantalizing almost seductive way. Continue reading »
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28 Thursday Jun 2012
Posted in appetizers, cooking for two, gluten free, love to cook, low-carb, seafood
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon.
Without a doubt scallops are my most favorite shellfish, especially big sweet sea scallops. If they didn’t cost quite so much I believe I could eat them every day. To make these gorgeous bacon wrapped creatures I started the bacon in the oven. About 10 minutes at 350 until lightly browned. Continue reading »
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