Strange Bedfellows
A recipe for roasted salmon with lentils and bacon sounded like it would be just the ticket for a cool evening, but the combination didn't work well for us.
Category Archives: Seafood
Something Fishy
The versatility of white fish: psari plaki with cod, sauteed tilapia with mustard-mushroom cream sauce, and every kid's favorite, baked fish sticks.
Mr. Crocodile, Do You Like Codfish?
Baked cod with breadcrumbs will work in a pinch, but by all means, save enough fish to make up a pot of this phenomenal saffron-scented cod chowder too.
I Need Help
Brown and white food may not be the healthiest, but it is so yummy. A veritable landslide of dichromatic meals, from pastas to baked goods to breakfast, with a finale of saffron-yellow fettuccine and leek…
Simmering
Braising was the holiday watchword: monkfish, short ribs, and Brussels sprouts. With a bonus shot of my favorite work in progress.
Pork Chahps and Gahlic Sauce
Fresh sardines with pepperonata, 7-hour leg of lamb, and pork chops with a garlic-cream sauce.
Cracking Up
A whole crimson snapper baked rather spectacularly in a coarse salt crust.
Out of My Way
Timing is everything in this dish composed of freshly made taglierini pasta in a beurre blanc sauce, topped with caramelized sea scallops.
Presto Pasta Night: Prawns and Noodles in Thai Coconut Broth
A request for fried coconut prawns turns into shrimp and noodles served in a Thai-inspired broth.
Costco-sized Salmon Remnants
Crunchy croquettes are a great way to use up leftover cooked salmon; I served mine with a fantastic roasted red pepper aioli for dipping.
Costco-sized Salmon
Salmon roasted under a simplified variation of the classic pesto Genovese; it uses baby spinach for bulk and omits the pine nuts and Parmesan.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls filled with chilled shrimp, rice noodles and raw vegetables make an ideal light summer meal.
Fresh Fava Ravs with Shrimp and Herb Sauce
Fresh raviolis with a filling of pureed fava beans, potato, scallion and goat cheese, served with a creamy herb sauce and a garnish of sauteed shrimp and more fava beans.
Gemelli with Shrimp and Tomato Cream
I love the combination of tomato, cream, and bacon, and oddly enough, it pairs beautifully with shrimp.
So Much for Stand-By
Thrown together for a last-minute lunch, this pasta salad with tuna, asparagus, and feta cheese was deliciously balanced.
On Standby
A general formula for tuna salad, with dill and peas, or anything else you like.
Late Night Meal
The sudden heat wave continued last night. It was approaching 90F when we got home from work yesterday, so we delayed Freyja’s usual after-work walk until later in the evening, bleeding off some of her…
Pasta Trio
In sifting through puppy pictures we’ve taken in the past month, I happened back across a few weeknight pasta dishes that I’ve made, and which we were pretty pleased with. It hardly seems fair to…
Fish al Cartoccio
Whole fish (or fillets) steamed in a parchment paper packet with fresh vegetables and aromatics makes an easy, elegant meal.
Tuna and Bean Salad
An easy Italian spin on classic tuna salad, using white beans and a red wine vinaigrette in place of mayonnaise.