I need more sides in my life. Couscous is a great weekday choice because it's so quick to make, maybe 20 minutes in total. This recipe is from the Fresh & Healthy DASH Diet Cooking Cookbook which … [Read more...]
Scallops Gratineed with Wine Garlic and Herbs
I am on a butter kick. Darn you, Julia Child, and your deliciously simple but butter-filled recipes. There are few things that change the taste of a meal as easily as really good butter. I'm talking … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
I am in love with all things warm-weather related, but one of my favorite parts of summer is the outdoor eating (surprise surprise). I used to work at a camp on the Chesapeake in Maryland and would … [Read more...]
Salmon Croquettes with Lemon Tarragon Aioli
I am so excited to share this recipe with you. I loved it so much! I found this recipe from Saveur and knew I had to try it. This recipe is perfect for a Friday night meal, but I suggest making them … [Read more...]
Broiled Thai Curry Salmon & Baby Bok Choy
As much as I try to like bok choy, I just don't really like the flavor. However, I received two baby bok choy in my CSA so here's my attempt to hide the cabbage-y taste using a Bon Appetit recipe as a … [Read more...]
Oven-Roasted Halibut with Quinoa and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
I'm still working through my tomatoes (no complaints here), and I am trying to experiment with different ways to use the tomatoes. I found this recipe for Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Couscous and Warm … [Read more...]
Fried Okra
Okra. I have never made anything with okra, nor have a really had a hankering to do so. But it was one of my vegetables in my CSAÂ share so I thought I'd give it a try. If I had time this weekend, I … [Read more...]
Avocado-Corn Chowder with Rotisserie Chicken
I swear, every single recipe I've come across in the past week has included avocado. I am somewhat blaming one of my coworkers, who manages to consume at least 1/2 an avocado a day, every day. So this … [Read more...]
Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette and Crisp Panko Chicken
My fridge looks like a forest. I kid you not. I have two of my three shelves of my refrigerator filled with leafy greens. I didn't want to have just a plain old boring salad, so I decided to try this … [Read more...]
Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri
I'm still working through my mint and came across this recipe on My Recipes. Chimichurri is normally made with parsley and oregano and is used as a marinade on meat. However, this recipe incorporates … [Read more...]
