Seafood
Pad Thai is one of my favorite dishes to order at a Thai restaurant. For some reason I can never quite master this recipe at home. I don’t know what their secret is but this time around I came pretty darn close. Most Pad Thai sauces call for tamarind, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, tomato paste… Continue reading Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai
When I think of Hawaii, I think of fresh seafood and road-side fruit stands. Yes, that’s me and my good friend Siobhan at a fruit stand off of the Road to Hana in Maui. The gentleman working the stand was so genuine and kind – he gave us this fresh coconut (cracked the thing right… Continue reading Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
It’s Saturday and I’m still exhausted from this previous week’s work. I need a vacation. After putting in another 10 hour day, Mister was kind enough to take over the kitchen. I saw this recipe on Skinny Taste and shared it with him. He did an amazing job with it. I’m quite proud actually. Now, if… Continue reading Skillet Cajun Spiced Tilapia with Tomatoes
My friend Bob recently began a new diet and challenged me to cook a Paleo friendly meal. Always up for a challenge, I eagerly accepted! Now, to figure out what the hay Paleo is… If you’re unfamiliar with the Paleo diet like I was, here’s the skinny: Eat naturally by way of lean meats, vegetables… Continue reading Citrus Herb “Sous-Vide” Fish w/ Zucchini Noodles {Paleo}
My first memories of trying lobster were with my mom. Being a single, hard-working mother never stopped her from indulging in a lobster tail from time to time and if anyone deserved food luxury, she definitely did. I remember her telling me that you should always eat lobster drenched in drawn butter and morsel by… Continue reading Lobster Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Crispy Breadcrumbs
With Mardi Gras just around the corner I figured it was time to dust off the ol’ beads and bring out the andouille. Now, I haven’t been to New Orleans myself but it’s definitely on my list of places to visit … mostly to eat all of the food I can get my hands on!… Continue reading “Skinny Tuesday” Jambalaya
