I went fishing in Alaska last summer and came home with 23 lbs. of fish. They have a great system–you catch it, they clean, flash freeze, and pack it for you, and it rides home on your plane. Then you pick it up at the oversize baggage claim, put it in your freezer and enjoy it all winter! But if your freezer isn’t filled with fresh-caught, just get a nice […]
Here’s another favorite of mine from Tuscookany–Franco’s linguine with clams. This is super easy to make and is ready in no time. I cheated this time and bought fresh pasta at the market…if you’re going to cheat, at least cheat with good fresh pasta. INGREDIENTS LINGUINE WITH CLAMS 1 kg / 2 lb fresh clams 2 cloves garlic, chopped 200 g / 7 oz cherry tomatoes 1/2 tsp chili powder 500 […]
Jake is a way better cook than I am! There I said it. And it’s so true. Not to mention he made this delicious fish over succotash in about 20 minutes, with almost no mess to clean up. As I watched and took photos for this blog I realized what his two secrets are–lots of butter and wine. No wonder it was delicious. In New York he makes it with grouper […]
Paella is one of those dishes that I absolutely love to eat! I don’t make it very often because I think it’s hard and complicated, but then an occasion comes up and I make it and realize, it’s pretty easy after all. If you feel like laboring a bit this weekend to celebrate Labor Day, give it a try. Just make sure you invite a lot of friends over […]
I always seem to get carried away at my Farmer’s Market. It all looks so good, especially this time of year, and I end up buying way more than I can eat in a week…or even two. So what was I thinking when I bought a beautiful 3-pack of “organic” strawberries when I’m growing them at home!!! I didn’t stop there. I bought a huge piece of halibut because it looked […]
This is the perfect Summer Picnic Dinner. It’s quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Grill the shrimp at home, pack them up and take them to the beach or park. Or grill them at the beach. Either way, this recipe is one you’ll want to enjoy all summer long. End the evening with S’mores and you’ve got the perfect summer night. INGREDIENTS FOR THE SHRIMP 1 lb. […]
I love steamed mussels in white wine and garlic but have never even tried to make them at home. The recipes always had warnings like “remove the beard”, “scrub them if they’re dirty” and the most ominous “discard any mussels whose shells aren’t tightly shut”. It sounded way too complicated! Boy, was I wrong!This must have been one of the easiest and quickest meals I’ve ever made. The first step […]
Salmon doesn’t get any easier than this! And cooking it on a cedar plank infuses a great smoky flavor and keeps it really moist. You can find cedar planks everywhere these days–from Sur La Table to Target. Pick one up next time and try this recipe. I think you’ll love it. Here are a few important tips for grilling on a cedar plank: Make sure you soak the […]
Jake’s home…yay…but only for a two weeks before he returns to New Orleans for his summer job. (That means employment and paychecks!!!) He wanted to fry some fish–and we know he makes a mean fried fish po’boy–but I felt like something lighter, you know, a BBQ. We bought a beautiful piece of mahi mahi and he asked my advice (I loved that part) on how to BBQ fish and what […]
Every time I go to Sur La Table I see the display of Himalayan Salt Plates and I’m tempted to buy one but I stop myself because I have no room in my kitchen for any more gadgets. But last time I was there I couldn’t resist–I broke down–and am I ever glad. The result was an out-of-this-world shrimp dinner. Not to mention, over time it will just erode away […]