My husband and I went on vacation to Seattle last week - without the kids. It was awesome. Despite warnings of an incoming "storm of historic proportions", the wind and rain weren't nearly as bad as some had predicted and Seattle pretty much continued business as usual. And we were on vacation - without the kids. We weren't about to let the weather …
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Pasta with Shrimp, Shallots, and Sun-dried Tomatoes in Creamy Madeira Sauce
Remember when I had that goal of coming up with a recipe name that was an alliteration? I think I'm getting close with this one - shrimp, shallots, and sun-dried-tomatoes spaghetti. OK, hyphenating sun-dried tomatoes is a little bit of a cheat and I didn't actually use spaghetti but you have to admit it's not a bad attempt. I'm determined to make …
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Thai Grilled Shrimp with Angry Sauce {Goong Pao}
Isn't angry sauce a great name? You can already tell that it's going to be a sauce with some personality. It definitely has some kick but it's not just about the heat. Like so many Thai dishes, the sauce is the harmonious balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and cool. It perfectly complements the slightly smokey flavor of the Thai grilled shrimp. I …
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Roasted Halibut with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
This is a fish recipe for the lazy person. Or maybe, it's for the person who has had a long day and needs/wants a light, healthy, and delicious meal without too much work (which is me most nights). We have fish almost once a week at our house because it's just so easy. Start with a really fresh piece of fish and you don't have to do much to it. In …
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Wine Battered Panko Crusted Shrimp
It has been almost 3 weeks since my last post. A family emergency of the "drop everything because someone needs you right now" variety came up and I flew out to California to support my sister while her husband was in the hospital. Although the circumstances that took me to California were sucky at best, there was a silver lining. Besides my …
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Shrimp Enchiladas with Napa Slaw
Shrimp enchiladas with slaw? Does that sound like a strange combination to you? It did to me until I tried it. I wouldn't think twice about putting slaw together with shrimp tacos but for some reason slaw with shrimp enchiladas seemed odd. It reminded me of the Friends episode where Rachel was making Thanksgiving dessert and accidentally mixed the …
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Pan Fried Fish with Citrus Butter Sauce
It may be cold and gray outside but at least citrus fruits are in season to bring some color and brightness to our lives. My grocery store is celebrating what they call "Citrus Fest" this week and the produce section was awash with cheerful colors from all the varieties of oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits on display. So, what better time …
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One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Salmon and Peas
I really wanted to call this post Parmesan Pasta with Pesce and Peas because I love alliterations. However, using pesce (Italian for fish) instead of the word "salmon" seemed like a bit of a stretch. Instead, I've decided to add the new goal of creating a post whose title can be an alliteration to my Blog To Do list. If anyone has any ideas to get …
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Crab and Corn Chowder
I know, I know. I posted a recipe with crab and corn just last week. If there were some food blogging rule book in existence, I'm sure I broke a major rule by posting two crab and corn recipes in a row. Good thing no such book exists. Though I often have meals planned out several weeks in advance, I don't always follow my own schedule. Sometimes, I …
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Crab and Corn Cakes
These crab and corn cakes started out in a very different form. Originally, they were going to be corn fritters with a crab topping. Sounds great, right? That's what I thought. In the end, the final product was less than stellar. They lacked texture, flavor, and personality - pretty much everything you want in a good dish. However, I wasn't willing …
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Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Last summer, I posted a recipe for easy fish tacos that was delicious and easy enough to do on a weeknight. I still love that recipe. It is definitely the one I turn to when I want fish tacos but don't want to put in a lot of work. However, when I have a little more time on my hands and want something slightly more indulgent, I make fried beer …
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Seared Scallops with Finger Lime Beurre Blanc
I may be going out on a limb with this recipe. After all, it involves an ingredient few people have ever heard of and the recipe title sounds like a lot of work. However, I think this recipe is so delicious it's worth the risk. Stay with me.
I recognize there are plenty of reasons why you might read the recipe and decide not to make this recipe …
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