Update July 23, 2021. I’m heading out for a much-needed vacation after being cooped up in my house too long (stay tuned for a new ‘Field Trip Friday’ highlighting my adventure). So I’m giving this vintage post a little bit of love today in order to highlight this yummy topping, which would be great on…
Seafood
The Best Smoked Mullet Spread
I recently hosted a workshop called “The Amazing Mullet” at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey, Florida. The organization is all about preserving and celebrating Florida’s past, and this was part of a learning series called the Frances Newton Culinary Institute, highlighting dishes using seasonal fish and produce. We discussed Mullet’s impact on Florida’s Gulf coast…
Seared Scallops with Pine Nut, Lemon & Tarragon Topping
For many areas in Florida, scallop season starts around July 1 and runs through the end of September. Folks have asked if I have scallop recipes and I actually have several on the blog: Scallop Ceviche, Bay Scallops Casserole, and Shrimp & Scallop Zoodles. And while I’d love to create a new one for this week,…
Mussels with Miso, Ginger and Lime
This week I decided to highlight a post from 2017 – a tasty (and healthy) recipe made with farm raised mussels, miso, ginger, and zippy lime. It’s easy to prepare and oh-so-delicious with crusty bread. The reason I’m posting it? A few, actually: June 1 marks the start of hurricane season, a time when those…
Cold Poached Salmon
If you cook, you probably collect recipes from magazines, blogs and friends. I have oodles of notes and clippings that I periodically go through to decide which I still like, and I recently came across a post from Daniel Gritzer at Serious Eats regarding cold-poaching, so today’s the day to try it! But a little backstory first….
Buttery New England Baked Cod
I originally published this post on the blog in August, 2015. For my parents’ recent birthday dinner, I made this dish, since our whole family loves Cod, and I’m sharing it again, in hopes of inspiring YOU to make it! ________ Baked Cod topped with buttery Ritz crackers and fresh lemon juice is one of…
Grilled Florida Lobster with Cajun Butter
July 25-26, 2018 is the “mini season” for Florida spiny lobster. This annual 2-day window is a mad dash for recreational lobster-seekers, and it’s just before the regular season of August 6, 2018 – March 31, 2019, when both recreational and commercial fishermen seek them. Lobstering in Florida is pretty fun, from what I’ve been…
Shrimp & Stone Ground Grits
When I started this blog I created a list of recipes to tackle – a very long list, considering all the fish, seasonal produce and family traditions I wanted to highlight. My Delicious Blog is now 3 years old, with 21 Field Trip Fridays and 230 recipes under its belt! I’ve been busy, but you’ve also…
Seared Red Snapper with Roasted Veggies
Gulf Red Snapper season is open June 11 to July 20 – not a long time, especially for those who love this crimson-colored beauty. The fish offers a mild, flaky, slightly sweet, bright white fillet — perfect for many kitchen preparations — and because it’s SO delicious, it’s an in-demand fish, one that both commercial and…
Fish in Parchment with Thai Flavors
My friends recently fished in the Bahamas and came home with a big Wahoo. Turns out they thought they had a pesky Barracuda on the line but, after a hard fight, were pleasantly surprised to see it was that Wahoo. Needless to say, it was a happy day. And if you’re lucky enough to have…
King Salmon with Creamy Leeks
It’s an understatement to say that King (Chinook) Salmon is prized in Alaska. They love it so much that in 1962 they proclaimed it their official state fish! It’s the largest of all Pacific Salmon, has the highest amount of Omega-3 oil, and offers a distinctly rich, red flesh bursting with succulent flavor. It’s so…
Classic Shrimp Salad With a Twist
Having a recipe in your arsenal that you can use in a variety of ways depending on what’s in your kitchen, how many guests unexpectedly show up at your door, or the number of calories you want to consume, comes in handy. This shrimp salad is one of those recipes. . . Shrimp is the…