Even though our “Spring” in Florida has been unseasonably warm, I thought it would be fun to bake a toasty pot pie. There really isn’t a bad time for pot pie, right?!? Remember the frozen pot pies we ate as kids? My brother and I usually got them (Swanson’s, to be exact) when our parents…
Seafood
Mahi Mahi with Strawberry, Mango & Mint Salsa
This time of year, strawberries are in peak season in Florida, and I’ve been busy coming up with recipes incorporating the beautiful berries I recently picked at a U-Pick farm. Getting them off the vine is a real treat – there’s nothing like chomping into a fresh, pristine berry that’s been warmed by the sun….
Greek-Style Roasted Fish
I love Greek food for its simplicity and deliciousness, and using fresh, whole ingredients like lemon, garlic, oregano and olive oil, makes all the difference. Yesterday I was craving a Greek salad, so I bought the ingredients to make it for dinner. Personally, I would have been satisfied with just a big salad, but hubby…
Rosemary-Garlic Potato Encrusted Grouper
There are lots of recipes for ‘potato encrusted’ fish that use either instant potato flakes, mashed potatoes, a layer of “shingle-looking” thinly sliced potatoes (a beautiful presentation, by the way), or grated potato (like hash browns). I’ve tried several methods with varying degrees of success. . .and don’t even get me started on my experience…
Lemon, Parsley & Garlic Grouper
It’s Red Grouper season in (State) Gulf waters, so we’ve been enjoying it immensely. When cooked, Red Grouper’s flesh is bright white and it has a delicious, mild flavor (I’ve heard it described as a cross between Halibut and Bass). It’s tender, flaky and lean, and the sturdy texture can handle just about any cooking…
Yummy Shrimp Cakes
It occurs to me that this is my second recipe for a seafood patty in one week. But since I’ve heard that eating ring-shaped foods at the new year brings luck and fortune, this should be a really good week for us all! This is something I’ve wanted to try for a while so I’ve been saving…
Tasty Salmon Patties
When I grew up in southern Massachusetts, our fish diet was pretty limited — cod, haddock and steamers were staples, but there was also the occasional salmon. No, I’m not talking about the fresh fillets like we have easy access to today, I’m talking about canned salmon. It was tradition in our house to have salmon…
Roasted Cod in Banana Leaves
Today was my day to try something new! But if you’re thinking it was something like sky diving, learning how to play the accordion or scaling Mount Everest, well, you’re incorrect. . . Cooking fish or poultry in banana leaves has always sounded like such a cool thing to do. So, as I sat on…
Salmon with Dill & Dijon Sauce
If you’re like me, celebrating the holidays is is not only a joyous time, but also, and easy opportunity to overindulge! So, after clearing the first hurdle of the holiday season (Thanksgiving, that is), it’s time for my household to take a pause and get back on track with our healthy eating. Yes, Christmas and…
Fish Wellington with Herbs and Prosciutto
My husband and I work from home, so we get to share lots of meals together. And it’s usually during lunch (or sometimes even breakfast) that he asks “What are you thinking of making for dinner?” Ok. Does anyone else think it’s funny that he’s already wondering about his next meal, while enjoying his current…
Shrimp-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
When I was in college I got a job as a waitress at a Mexican restaurant. I had no idea what I was doing and prayed that my manager wouldn’t figure it out and send me packing because I really needed cash! Surprisingly (for me), I picked it up pretty quickly and really enjoyed the…
Grilled Wahoo & Stuffed Portobello
Wahoo. A cool name for an awesome fish! How it got its name, I don’t know, but what I do know is that when fishermen hook one, the first thing they say is “Wahoo!!!” This fish is related to mackerel but it tastes even better. It’s a fierce pelagic predator, and I’ve even heard it…