When my kids were younger, I started taking a yoga class so I could get out of the house and get some sort of exercise. It was my guaranteed "me" time and I looked forward to it every week. The class was in the evenings so that my husband could stay home with the kids while I was in class. In order to make things as easy as possible for him, I …
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Spaghetti Carbonara with Crab and Meyer Lemon
I used to think that there wasn't anything you could do to improve upon spaghetti carbonara. It was already so perfect - a creamy sauce of pancetta, Parmesan, and silky eggs that gently coated each spaghetti noodle. How could you possibly make that any better? With the discovery of this recipe, I found my answer - add crab and Meyer lemons. That's …
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Salmon with Moroccan Grapefruit Chermoula
I know what you are thinking - another chermoula recipe? Really?
I admit that two chermoula recipes in two months seems a bit excessive especially given that hardly anyone has ever heard of chermoula. However, this grapefruit chermoula really is different enough from the other recipe that I think you will forgive me. This chermoula has the same …
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Pan Seared Scallops with Chermoula Sauce
Several years ago I got to take a cooking class with local chef, Monica Pope. Not only is she an awesome chef, she is also an all-around nice person. And really funny. It made her cooking class even more enjoyable. The cooking class was really more like a cocktail party with a side of cooking. We all got to do a little mixing, chopping, and cooking …
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Salmon Chowder
I was so happy to see the sun again last weekend when Spring made an appearance here. The temperatures even edged towards the cool-warm range. But don't be jealous. The clouds and cold have returned. That's OK because it means soup season will go a little longer and I get to eat more of this salmon chowder. With a little bacon and cream to make …
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Sautéed Tilapia with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
When my children get home from school, they are famished. My younger daughter will eat just about anything I put in front of her at that point. My older daughter is much more discerning. She will cast a critical eye over what I have cooked and photographed that day and then pass judgement. Unless I have made a dessert, my daughter usually gives me …
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Shrimp Sandwiches with Tarragon-Caper Mayonnaise
I had an awesome food weekend. My mother-in-law and her husband came to visit us and it was like being on a food-centric vacation for five days. I love all aspects of the food experience - getting ideas about what to cook, shopping for ingredients, cooking a wonderful meal, sharing it with others - I love it all. My mother-in-law shares this same …
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Salmon, Guacamole, and Bacon Wraps
We eat salmon on a regular basis in our house. Most of the time, I season it with an herb mix, roast it in the oven, steam some veggies as a side and call it a day. However, it is good to change things up on occasion. These salmon, guacamole, bacon wraps are a tasty change from the usual fare and require only a little bit more effort. To cut down …
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Grilled Pizza with Shrimp, Chunky Tomato Sauce, and Pesto
I have been obsessed with grilled pizzas lately. Ever since I discovered how to get the crispy char of a grilled crust without the worry of burning my forearms and fingers on a hot grill, I have been making a lot of grilled pizzas.
I make a double batch of the crust dough, pre-cook the crusts, wrap them in plastic and aluminum foil and freeze …
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Crab Quiche
There are times to eat healthy, count calories, and watch what you eat. This post will NOT be about those times. Instead, it will be about quiche - quiche made with real eggs, heavy cream, and two cheeses all baked in a flaky buttery crust. And, let's not forget the sweet delicate crab that will make your mouth happy with every bite. I say if …
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Mahi-mahi with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce
When I need a quick and healthy dinner, I turn to fish. There is almost always one variety of fish that is in season and available fresh. And when you have great fish to start with, you need to do very little to it to have a great tasting meal. In this case, a light coconut curry sauce adds just enough zing to to keep things interesting. The fact …
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Lemon and Herb Grilled Shrimp
What I love about summer is that life slows down and everything seems more relaxed. Sometimes, this transforms into laziness and certain deadlines for blog posts are a little late. But sometimes, this casual attitude translates into some great easy and care-free meals. This may be why I seem to be on a "eat with your hands - it's summer" streak. …
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