Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Lobster Rolls Two Ways
Fish / Seafood Main Dish Sandwich

Lobster Rolls Two Ways

Lobster rolls are the ultimate sandwiches! This Lobster Rolls Two Ways recipe provides instructions on how to make them Maine-style and Connecticut-style. One is in a mayonnaise-based dressing, and the other is drenched in butter. Both are served on toasted New England split-top buns. There is no wrong or right way. They are simply mouthwatering! One of the most beloved New England foods is lobster …

Tuna Pasta Salad
Budget-Friendly Meals Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pasta Salads and Sides

Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad is timeless and perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or summertime cookouts. This version is a melodious blend of pasta, tuna, celery, roasted red pepper, pickle, onion, and dill. A mayonnaise-based dressing brings everything together. I love canned tuna in any shape or form…as a sandwich, a noodle casserole, or even as a dip. In the summertime, a good tuna pasta salad hits …

Vietnamese Shrimp Salad (Goi Tom)
Appetizer Asian Inspired Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish Salads and Sides

Vietnamese Shrimp Salad (Goi Tom)

Vietnamese Shrimp Salad (Goi Tom) is a fresh and herbaceous Asian-style slaw with fantastic texture and crunch. It’s served with a sweet, salty, and tangy dressing. Serve this healthy salad as an appetizer, side, or main dish! Vietnamese shrimp salad is a glorious amalgamation of crispy shredded cabbage and carrots, tender poached shrimp, fragrant herbs, and crunchy peanuts. It’s served with nuoc cham, a fish …

Chicken Chorizo and Shrimp Paella
Chicken / Poultry Fish / Seafood Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pork

Chicken Chorizo and Shrimp Paella

This Chicken Chorizo and Shrimp Paella is a Spanish rice dish that is infused with saffron and loaded with goodness. It’s versatile. You can dress paella up or down for a weeknight dinner or for company. Paella (translates to frying pan) originated in Valencia, Spain. It’s considered the country’s national dish. 19th century Valencian field workers were credited with the origin of the dish. They …

Easy Jerk Linguine Alfredo with Shrimp
Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pasta

Easy Jerk Linguine Alfredo with Shrimp

Spice up pasta Alfredo with jerk seasoning! This Easy Jerk Linguine Alfredo with Shrimp is creamy and has a little heat. Zhooshed up store bought Alfredo sauce makes it perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. I love seafood and pasta dishes. They are filling, always satisfying, and can usually be on the table quickly. This has linguine in a creamy semi-homemade sauce consisting …

Seafood Lasagna
Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pasta

Seafood Lasagna

This decadent and delicious seafood lasagna is loaded with crab, shrimp, and scallops. It is a seafood lovers’ delight and is perfect for a special occasion or entertainment. This post was published on April 2013. I updated the content and images. Minor changes were also made to the original recipe. My family always gets excited over seafood lasagna. We all love shrimp, scallops, and crab. …

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip
Asian Inspired Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pork

Paul’s Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

You’re not going to miss Chinese takeout once you have Paul’s Shrimp with Lobster Sauce! It consists of ground pork and tender shrimp in a savory brown sauce. It is quick and easy to make. Serve with white rice for a filling and satisfying meal. I was gifted a wok by Orodemark for the creation of this post. All opinions expressed are my own. As …