Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
This Shrimp Fra Diavolo has tender shrimp in a spicy white wine and tomato-based sauce. Served with linguine or other pasta of choice for a satisfying and filling meal. This post has been updated since its original publication on April 2015 with new images and added content. One of my favorite Italian dine-out dishes is Shrimp Fra Diavolo. The abundance of pasta, tender shrimp, and …
A lobster roll in a form of a pizza is a treat! With a generous amount of lobster, lettuce, tomato, and a mayonnaise based-spread, this pizza is pure indulgence. If you love seafood, try my Cioppino or Layered Seafood Dip too! A few weeks back the nice folks at LobsterAnywhere sent me some complimentary colossal lobster tails, which I turned into scrumptious Lobster Tails with Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus. …
Succulent colossal lobster tail served with bacon wrapped asparagus and a garlicky butter sauce is fine dining at home. Make this gorgeous restaurant quality lobster dinner at home for a lot less than eating out. For the perfect appetizer, serve with Layered Seafood Dip! I was gifted with lobster tails from LobsterAnywhere. All opinions expressed are my own. Hi everyone! I am excited to share …
This Layered Seafood Dip is loaded with crabmeat and shrimp. It has a layer each of cream cheese, seafood, lettuce, shredded cheese, scallion, and cocktail sauce. Serve with crackers or tortillas for a great appetizer. Happy New Year! I hope you had a good start to 2015! We had an enjoyable New Year’s Eve with our two next-door neighbors. One of the dishes I served …
Chipotle chili pepper seasoned shrimp, oven roasted and served with limy dipping sauce, makes a scrumptious appetizer. Keep this easy 15-minute dish in your arsenal. I did not cook dinner on Tuesday, which meant it was a free-for-all night for the family. Everyone was free to make or reheat whatever they chose to eat. So, I had leftover beef stew and a hot dog for …
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store-bought are provided. Hello, dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen. Well, I am afraid that I will have to fess …
Swordfish with blue pesto? Yes, please! Pan-seared swordfish steak is served with blue cheese pesto. It’s a quick and easy meal that is healthy, delicious, and mouthful of flavor. I wanted to share a fish recipe with you this week, but I was also obsessed with the idea of using blue cheese pesto. While many people believe that fish and cheese don’t go well together, …
Vietnamese Fried Shrimp Banh Mi is sure to make you fall in love! This lightly battered and fried shrimp sandwich served with pickled carrots & daikon, sweet mayonnaise, cucumber, and cilantro is out of this world! One of the best sandwiches on earth is banh mi, otherwise known as a Vietnamese sandwich. It is a sub. As with any other subs, it can be made …
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in an aromatic lemongrass rub. They are so simple but so good. Serve as an appetizer or a main course. I love lemongrass! It has a lemony-citrusy and, some say, gingery flavor. To me, it is wonderfully distinctive and pairs well with many types of meat—pork, chicken, beef, or seafood. In this post, I am using it as a marinade …
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