Recipes »Lobster

lobsterOne of my favorite foods on Earth, I rejoice when lobster season begins and have already cooked the sea beasts twice this summer. Once by boiling and once by grilling–which was slightly more disturbing.

The flavor difference was not very great, I guess I somehow expected a smokiness to the grilled lobster, but it was just less wet and therefore less messy. All you need on top of the basic cook times (roughly 13 minutes for boiling; till it turns red on each side for grilling) is a dish of melted butter. Happy Summer eating!

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Posted on August 6, 2007

Recipes »Oyster Stew

oyster stewSummer creamy perfection. I added leeks to the recipe and topped it with some clams steamed in white wine, butter, leeks, and garlic.

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Posted on July 30, 2007

Recipes »Beef Medallions With Mustard-Tarragon Glaze

tenderloin medallion tarragonA nice tenderloin really needs no frills, but if it's this healthier bernaise sauce alternative, I am all for it.

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Posted on July 23, 2007

Recipes »Greek Marlin

greek marlinThis is the first time I've had marlin and it is a hearty steak of fish, even meatier than swordfish. It's not readily available, so I jumped at the chance to try it from Fresh Direct. This recipe enhances the fish with a tangy sauce of tomatoes, garlic and basil. To accompany it, I made a Lemon Asparagus Rice.

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Posted on July 16, 2007

Recipes »Spicy Thai Grilled Beef Salad

spicy thai grilled beef saladI whipped up this feast for four in a Guinness haze before a night of Wiing and it was a complete success. Make sure to prepare ahead of time and marinate the beef overnight. The sauce is especially spectacular.

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Posted on July 9, 2007

Recipes »Brix Prawns

brix prawnsThese huge beauties were available at Fresh Direct and I couldn't say no. How could I resist these gigantic sea creatures? Giant Prawn recipes were a little hard to find (although any shrimp recipe could work) so I worked independent of a recipe, in a rare show of daring in the kitchen.

I cooked them in a wok with 2 tb. spoons butter, lots of garlic and 2 tb. spoons of lemon juice. Not too inventive, but simple so the sweet flavor of the prawns shines through. Add salt and pepper and adjust flavors, adding tabasco if you want a kick. Serve with couscous, bread, or rice. Viola, Brix Prawns!

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Posted on July 2, 2007

Recipes »Greek Burgers

greek burgersI am not usually a lover of lamb, but Jim is, so this was a compromise. And compromises in the kitchen can be fruitful. We both loved this recipe.

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Posted on June 25, 2007

Recipes »Crawfish Etouffee

crawfish etouffeThis recipe of the n'orleans favorite was an easier prep than I expected to find. Add as much kick as you want with the spices and sauces, I added more than was called for. I also used corn instead of red peppers and liked the alteration. I assume fresh crawfish would make this dish infinitely better, but we made due with frozen and still loved it.

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Posted on June 18, 2007

Recipes »Chicken Vietnamese Sandwich

chicken vietnamese sandwichesMy dad is so adverse to cooking that when he sent me his list of choices, the recipe category just said “none”. So, knowing what a fan we all are of Vietnamese food, I'm including a recipe found by my friend Mike for Chicken Vietnamese Sandwich that leave absolutely everyone raving and asking for more.

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Posted on June 11, 2007

Recipes »Balsamic Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella

balsami chicken and fresh mozzarellaThis recipe is like a caprese salad for those that can't stand a main course without meat (like my husband). Good for the impending hot weather. Serve with mashed potatoes and use the extra pan juices as gravy.

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Posted on June 4, 2007