Saucy Mama Pecan Crusted Grouper with Lemon Tarragon Mustard Sauce
I’m so very excited to share my first Giveaway Contest! Recently I received a box of assorted mustards from Saucy Mama and a request to create a healthy recipe using one of their mustards. My recipe will be entered into…
Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Lemon Olive Relish
I’ve been having a lot of fun with citrus dishes this month; both in coming up with different recipes using oranges and lemons and enjoying their bright flavors. My Italian market had some gorgeous sea bass over the weekend and…
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Calamari Pomodoro
In many Italian homes Christmas Eve celebrates the Feast of Seven Fishes. I say many homes, but not all Italian homes, as my family did not follow this tradition. Christmas Eve was more about the children, getting together with my…
Grilled Salmon and Gorgonzola Pesto Polenta
Wild caught salmon is one of my favorites for roasting, searing and grilling. And I like it in its purest form, lightly seasoned and sauced. I normally purchase more than I need as I love to have leftover salmon; eaten…
Shrimp Scampi Salad
Easy dinners are what I’m all about these summer days. Okay, even Fall, Winter and Spring I’ll take easy over complicated. Salads though definitely rank first choice through the hot weather months. While I love a crisp, chilled salad, I…
Grilled Tuna Salad with Roasted Peppers and Zucchini
This is a salad I make several times every summer. It is great right off the grill and even better, in my opinion, when allowed to sit at room temperature marrying all together. The grilled tuna absorbs the vinaigrette and…
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Every now and then I like to post a classic recipe for my daughter. It’s found in almost every Italian restaurant. A dish that can be easily pulled together on a week night when hosting a few friends or a…
Cooking…and drinking with wine
White wine that is, and if there is one recipe to make, it’s this soup! An infused broth of bay leaves, thyme, carrots and onions, vegetable broth and crisp white wine. I saw a couple of recipes on a White…
Mixed Grilled Shrimp, Scallops, Zucchini and Peppers with Papaya Salad
I have finally found a great little place to shop for seafood. One would think living in Florida it would be easy. The Fish Peddler was recommended by Chef Jean Pierre. A small, friendly seafood store with a large selection…
Roasted Beef Tenderloin Scampi
I have been wanting to post a recipe for beef tenderloin as it is fairly easy to make and when cooked correctly, very tender and flavorful. There are many ways to serve and prepare; rolled and stuffed, seared and roasted,…