4th of July Gathering
Tomorrow is the 4th of July and friends and family will gather. I have many memories of our family gatherings on the Fourth. We would grill hamburgers and hotdogs. Someone would make potato salad and baked beans. Our desert would be either watermelon or homemade ice-cream. My sister, cousin and I would always produce a…
The Best Fish Stew by Denise
This has got to be the ultimate fish stew with cod and andouille combined with fennel. This is the first time I have ever cooked with fennel, so I decided to try it with a combination of sweet spices and hot spices. I started by sautéing my fennel in olive oil for about two minutes.…
Meatloaf Is My Comfort Food
There is nothing as good as a flavorful meatloaf with brown gravy. My meatloaf is special because of the mixtures of ground beef, veal, and pork along with some fat back and prosciutto. The spices are also a nice mix of fennel, cinnamon, cardamom, oregano, red crushed pepper, and garlic. The hot spices combined with…
Are You Ready For Grilled Shrimp with Apple Cucumber Salad
Let’s get the grill warmed up for this tasty grilled shrimp recipe. The shrimp seasoned with smoked paprika, salt and pepper is perfect for a summer evening. I always use a fish basket to grill my shrimp so that it is easy to turn all at one time. You will also be charring scallions. These…
Healthy Braised Salmon and Asparagus
Usually around Wednesday I start planning for my weekend meals. Depending on my mood, I will choose a recipe that is easy or challenging. I try to make most of my meals healthy, so I eat fish at least three or four times a week. So what did I choose to make: Braised Salmon and…