I’d give just about anything to drown in this creamy tomato sauce – like, literally. So last night, I’m hovering over the range “taste testing” the sauce by the spoonful, and I ask the sous chef if I need to make more (for the two of us, by the way…) – because I have a serious phobia…
Seafood
Lump Crab Cakes with Old Bay and Jalapeno
Raise your hand if you survived Thanksgiving! I’m happy to announce that we did indeed survive, too: we didn’t burn down the house cooking, election discussion was kept to a minimum so every one is still alive and kicking, and hello… we can all decorate for Christmas now? Exactly. And you’re asking yourself what crab cakes…
Seafood Cioppino
I have a couple of recipes I can’t wait to share with you (and I promise I will)… but we had an amazing birthday celebration for my dad and I this evening and I couldn’t help but prioritize this wonderful recipe. Think of cioppino as a seafood stew. It’s not an everyday meal or a…
Cedar Planked Salmon with Shallot and Thyme Cream Sauce
Well, well, well, we meet again. Under the most favorable of circumstances. That is, of course, because I come bearing a great recipe. A simple and easy recipe that is delectably satisfying. The cedar plank and rosemary add a depth of flavor to the salmon, beautifully complemented by a white wine cream sauce. Now, here’s…
Seared Sea Scallops with an Apple Cider and Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
I love sea scallops. Big, beautiful sea scallops. You know when you have your mind set on one dish you really, really want to make for dinner? Yeah, that happened. And the grocery store was out of those big, beautiful scallops. So, we improvise. It’s a critical and necessary function of cooking. Nonetheless, I settled…
White Wine Drenched Shrimp with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spaghetti Squash
This dish is an all-time favorite. I mean, sous chef approval is a serious label and this has recipe earned it. There are so many complex elements to this wonderful marriage of flavors. Yes, I hear you: another shrimp dish? And, well, admittedly yes. I am a seafood addict that is currently in denial and…
Chilean Sea Bass with Brandy Creamed Leeks and Mushrooms
Sea bass is definitely at the top of my list for favorite food contenders. Given that hot dogs and Kraft macaroni and cheese dominated the top of that list for a solid part of my childhood, this is a big step. But sea bass is light, flaky, naturally buttery and melts in your mouth – how…