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 …

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, 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 sauce-based …

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, which 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 …

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

Paul’s Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

You won’t 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 you might …

Shrimp Boil with Mussels
Fish / Seafood Main Dish One-Pot Meals

New England Shrimp Boil with Mussels

This easy New England Shrimp Boil with Mussels is a feast to behold. It has it all: potatoes, onion, corn, Portuguese sausages, hot dogs, shrimp and mussels. This is an easy one-pot meal that never disappoints! Having lived in central and eastern Massachusetts most of my life, summertime is synonymous with seafood. We seafood lovers take advantage of the abundance of fresh seafood during this …

Succulent Shrimp Cocktail
Appetizer Fish / Seafood

Succulent Shrimp Cocktail

A succulent and snappy shrimp cocktail never gets old. These colossal shrimp cocktails are ideal for a special occasion or anytime you want to splurge. I have a few simple tips for obtaining perfect results every time! I can’t believe Mother’s Day weekend is already here! How did this happen? We will also be celebrating my husband’s birthday during this time. Unfortunately, due to social …