First of all lumache is a pasta which resembles a snail’s shell and is popular for its versatility in holding sauces with its ridged exterior and spiral-like curves that gives every bite packed with flavor. Sfoglini has added Calabrian chili peppers that gives the pasta a smoky, spicy depth of intensity that complements other flavors … Continue reading
For longer than I can remember I have enjoyed Tuna melts (search tuna for recipes) and never thought of using salmon instead. Big mistake as these really hit the spot and actually one of the tastiest salmon recipes I have made. If you are looking for a new way to use this superfood give this … Continue reading
This is my kind of recipe loaded with shrimp, some favorite veggies that always seem to pair well with so many dishes and Gochujang, a spicy condiment which kicks up this dish beautifully. Christopher Kimball has a new cookbook “The World in a Skillet” published 2022 which includes this recipe. Using one skillet is always … Continue reading
I was first introduced to Art Smith, former personal chef to Oprah Winfrey, on Oprah’s show way back when. During this time I purchased two of his cookbooks, Back to the Table (2001) and Back to the Family (2007). Art was cooking for Oprah, Stedman and their many guests from around the world. His third … Continue reading
This recipe comes from The Kimchi Chronicles and is delicious especially with grilled shrimp. I roasted the shrimp instead as grilling in Michigan when snow is on the ground is not the best time. I love this cookbook by Marja Vongerichten and I found so many recipes I want to try. Forget shrimp cocktail and … Continue reading
Do you ever buy an ingredient and go home and look for ways to use it? I did with this 21-inch long spaghetti pasta that I spotted in my favorite Italian grocery store. This is how “the grandmothers” use to make it and then often broke the pasta in half before boiling. Now, it is … Continue reading
Shrimp is so versatile and there are so many ways to use it in a recipe. It also can be prepared in many ways such as roasting, stir-fries, shrimp cocktail or grilling like in this simple recipe, but always oh so good. The best thing is the meal can be entirely cooked on the grill. … Continue reading
Fajitas were traditionally made with skirt steak (carne asada) marinated, cut into strips against the grain and cooked on a grill. Sizzling fajitas were brought to the table on a cast iron skillet with a wood board underneath. Diners then assembled their own fajitas with ingredients such as sliced green peppers and onions and condiments like … Continue reading
This recipe is a favorite way to get more fish into my diet. You can used canned red salmon or buy it fresh from your local fishmonger. See also Salmon Cakes Two Ways which are Weight Watcher recipes. This recipe got the “thumbs up” response and a request to make it often. It makes … Continue reading
This was the main course on New Year’s Eve in my home. I have so many shrimp recipes, did I really need another one? The answer was yes as it was different from any I have already posted. Then it was one of Ina’s recipes, I have all 9 cookbooks of hers, will I ever … Continue reading