Whenever I think of a great breakfast spread, grits is always in the picture, even though it’s been decades since my childhood of eating them almost every morning. It wasn’t until many years beyond my childhood that I first had shrimp and grits, though, and now, they top my list as one of the great…
Fish and Seafood
Louisiana Style Fried Seafood Recipe
My local trusted fishmonger was having a sale last week and I was a little homesick for some good Southern Louisiana style fried seafood. Growing up, fresh seafood from minutes away in the bayous and Gulf of Mexico was a staple. In fact, even today, with as little as a cane pole, a burlap sack…
Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Recipe
If you’re looking for a way to cut some calories before the holiday season, this shrimp lettuce wrap recipe might be the thing you’re looking for. It’s flavorful, light and filling. You can tweak the protein to be chicken or even beef if you like. Definitely make the sauce, it brings all the flavors together…
Crab & Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Fried rice is the perfect dish…you can make it with leftovers or plan a special version like this one. This fried rice recipe can be made into anything you want using just about any ingredients as well. From chicken, steak, sausage, vegetables, heck, even spam, it’s a great dish on its own or as an accompaniment….
The Last Crab Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need!
A few months ago, a Chef friend came over and cooked a little dinner party for some close friends (read about it here). One of her courses included the best damn crab cakes I’ve ever had. They’re actually a bit more of a crab pancake, leaning toward the egg foo yung side of the spectrum,…
Lobster Pot Pie Recipe…A Perfect Halloween Treat!
Whether you’re walking the neighborhood with li’l mister or miss this Halloween or have door answering and candy handling duties, you, my friend, deserve a special “treat” for Halloween, too. This lobster pot pie recipe should do the “trick”… it’s piping hot, decadently savory and filling, can be made mostly in advance and will have you…
*Recipe* Grand Central Seafood Pan Roast
On our recent journey eating our way through New York City, not surprisingly, many of the “old school” classic dishes were show stoppers. I suppose they would kinda have to be to have survived so long, huh? There was one in particular, a standout, long time NYC favorite that I can’t stop thinking about –…
*Recipe* – Cajun Jambalaya
Cajun Jambalaya was one of my favorite dishes growing up. It follows the common pattern for Cajun style cooking, using the “trinity” of onions, bell pepper and celery for the flavor base. The great thing about Cajun style cooking is that most of the ingredients are probably sitting around in your refrigerator or pantry already….
*Recipe* Creamy, Cheesy Shrimp and Grits
In the deep South, grits are considered one of those ubiquitous dishes that can be served as plain or as dressed up as you like. For me personally, I can eat them breakfast, lunch or dinner with a healthy dose of butter, salt and pepper. And, the creamier they are, the better I like them….
*Recipe* Seafood Paella with Lobster
This seafood Paella is a cool dish to make for a summer dinner party. It’ll make you look like a pro in the kitchen and impress any who watch you make it, especially since it’s not a common dish that can be found in every restaurant in town. The good news is that the entire process…