Shrimp cook very quickly on the barbecue grill so be careful not to overcook or they will be dry and rubbery. They should just curl and be opaque. The marinade helps retain moisture.
Mon mari cooks them on a silicone grill mat, but a mesh … Continue reading.....
Spring is green.
Artichokes, asparagus, snow peas, spinach, green garlic, fresh herbs….. All green.
We love green.
I once worked with a woman who would not eat anything green…. I felt so sorry for her.
For those of you who don’t know (and I feel … Continue reading.....
Shrimp with the flavors of the Mediterranean: tomatoes, peppers, Greek olives, and feta cheese on spaghetti
It made me happy..
As usual, make is as hot as you like but with all of these flavors, even mon mari was happy without any added heat.
Although … Continue reading.....
Last time we bought shrimp we got enough for two meals.
Mon mari, who hates all fish (or so he says) was willing to have shrimp twice in one week-end.
I, very willingly, agreed.
Our friend in Spain, who I introduced to risotto, always … Continue reading.....
I don’t clean shrimp.
When I’ve attempted to, way back in the beginning of time when I worked in a restaurant, my hands would break out in hives.
I have no problems eating them but I do not clean them. (Which also means that I … Continue reading.....
Back in the beginning of time, when I was living the single life, I always tried to be prepared in case I invited someone back to my place after an evening out partying.
Prepared to whip up a decent meal, that is…. A night on … Continue reading.....
I did not add the crushed red pepper – just so you know.
Since I don’t eat it I have no idea how much should be added. I assume that those of you who do eat it know that sort of thing.
I ran across … Continue reading.....
I actually used both white and green asparagus in this dish, but, as they are cooked differently I only listed the green in the recipe.
We had white asparagus for the starter and we had too many…. so, after they were cooked (properly for white … Continue reading.....
I grew up in a very small town in the Midwest. Ocean fish / seafood were not part of my mother’s repertoire.
When I was old enough to work I got a job as a waitress at the (not ‘a’) local restaurant.
Every girl in … Continue reading.....
Looking for something a bit fancy and a bit decadent for New Year’s Eve?
Coquilles Saint-Jacques perhaps?
I love scallops but am not fond of the coral. Remove it or not as suits you.
If you can get scallops in their shells use the shells … Continue reading.....
