Seafood Recipes

Taking Chicago & Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare

February 12, 2012
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My bag is finally unpacked, laundry done and the memories in my mind fresh like a summer breeze. I was just hoping to make it through this trip to the windy city and I ended up not wanting to leave.  Yes, I fell head over heels in love with Chicago, the people and of course [...]

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Easy Lobster Bisque

January 15, 2012
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photo credit: MihaMatei.com It’s time for another recipe from the soup book this week. Something a little different and special, more of a treat for a special  night in, something like Lobster Bisque. It might sound a little fancy and complicated but we only do easy recipes so don’t be intimidated by the name and [...]

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Tuna Appetizers and my Labor Day Recipe List

September 2, 2011
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I hope you are all enjoying what’s left of summer and have a super duper Labor Day Weekend! I just want to say a big thank you for reading this blog every day and for giving me this great opportunity to do what I love. I hope you enjoyed this summer’s recipes from our new [...]

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Shellfish Risotto Recipe

March 4, 2011
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I walked with my friend Rovana to the coffee shop this morning, enjoyed our morning exercise and then drove to the market to pick up some shellfish. I had plans for a seafood risotto for days, since I received this new Acquerello rice from Italy, aged for at least one year and then refined and [...]

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Grilled Shrimp Recipe

January 22, 2011
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It’s been warm enough on this side of the country to turn on the grill and fill the backyard with that barbecue smell. Most people go for burgers and steaks, for me it’s always been seafood. Salmon and shrimp, juicy, succulent prawns infused with garlicky flavor and wrapped in a light robe of smokiness and [...]

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Crab Cakes Recipe

September 29, 2010
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I received an e-mail from Whole Foods on Thursday telling me their King Crab was on sale for 50% off the entire weekend!  So ever since then I’ve been dreaming about crab cakes and on Sunday I finally made it to the seafood counter. Now the King Crabs are usually sold frozen because they come [...]

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Refreshing Calamari Salad

September 16, 2010
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It was a nice summer for me with plenty of sunny days laying by the pool watching the palm trees swaying in the wind, and  the big hawk teaching her babies how to fly. I love a hot lazy summer day and some refreshing treats.  And as much as I love the idea of eating [...]

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Spaghetti and Shrimp

September 13, 2010
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After a long morning walk through a quiet neighborhood I sit down in the shade of a gazebo to catch my breath. There’s a nice breeze sneaking in between my toes and tickling my feet. The honey bees are busy sucking away nectar while a couple of humming birds are hovering over the exotic Fuchsia [...]

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Calamari

September 11, 2010
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I love, love, love calamari.  I find that there are only 2 secrets to good Calamari:  buy the freshest squid you can find and do not cook it for more than 2 minutes. Unless you live in a port city and know a couple of friendly fishmongers, you are probably going to get your squid [...]

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