Yes, I was raised in the South. Yes, grits were served at almost every major family breakfast. Yes, they were a favorite food staple of many of my family members. But, I have to be honest with you, I was NOT a fan of grits. Bland, sand-textured mush was not my idea of delicious...no matter how much butter you puddled on top. Occasionally I would find a bowl of the more gourmet ...
seafood
Poisson a l’Indonesienne
( Indonesian Fish Casserole) When I traveled to France for the first time in my life a few weeks ago, I was completely amazed by how much seafood everyone ate! I love seafood. However, when the hostess at my bed and breakfast informed me that she planned to prepare an Indonesian fish casserole for dinner one night, I was not exactly excited by the sound of it. To my ...
Seafood Enchiladas
Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to celebrate seafood in May. This simple recipe can be prepared quickly and you can vary the seafood used in it to your liking. I used half scallops and half shrimp but one pound of shrimp, scallops, crab, or any combination of the three is perfect for this dish. You can also adjust the spiciness of this dish to suit your taste by using mild ...
Sweetheart Shrimp Sauté- quick, wonderful, and healthy dinner recipe
If you're searching for a quick and simple dinner that is more elegant than your standard fare, this easy shrimp sauté is a perfect option. Rock shrimp are recommended for the recipe but other varieties--or even scallops--can be used. I recommend serving this dish over rice, but it is also delicious with pasta; or if you are seeking a low-carb option, spaghetti squash would ...
Coconut Crusted Fish with Key Lime Sauce- Delicious Tropical Recipe
As December rolls around, it can be a little cold and I can really start to miss the warm beautiful weather. This year I have a wonderful solution—I’m going to escape winter by going to the Florida Keys in January as a chef for Kayak Amelia (information is at www.kayakamelia.com). You are welcome to come along and have me as your chef for a week. But even if you can’t ...
