Easy lunch recipes are sometimes the best recipes. This simple to prepare Grilled Tuna Sandwich with Arugula, or what my favorite celebrity chef, Giada de Laurentiis, calls her Open Faced Tuna Sandwich with Arugula and Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise is a deliciously great recipe. I love healthy recipes with a more modern twist for lunch, and this one is inspired […]
Archive for the ‘Seafood’ Category
The Four Seasons boasts incredibly talented chefs, and this Lobster Salad is an example of what can be done with fabulous ingredients and a drop dead artistic presentation. One morning, Sous Chef Angela of the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai saw that a box of fresh lobsters had been mistakenly delivered to the kitchen at Beach Tree Restaurant. In […]
This Shrimp With Pernod and Quick Preserved Lemon Appetizer recipe was created by my friend, Jessica, the owner of the Angry Blueberry catering company. Jessica served this to my husband and me as a special appetizer for our anniversary. This is so unusual, creative and unlike any appetizer I have ever tasted. Quite frankly, I could […]
Yellowfin Ahi Tataki with Truffle Soy Emulsion is another great recipe from Chef Eric Garrett at Hawaii’s Resident Beach House restaurant. I’ve been pining over this for quite awhile and Chef was nice enough to share with me. The bonus is that this is a healthy recipe and easy to prepare at home, but it lives and […]
This Salmon, Dungeness Crab and Shrimp with Shrimp Sauce in Parchment Paper recipe is fabulous and unlike anything you have ever eaten. It’s a bit of work, but you can put the extra packets in the freezer and pull them out at a later time. My mother made this recipe when I was growing up. […]
Giada’s Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops recipe is perfect for a healthy, easy to prepare dinner for family or friends. I like to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to top off this recipe. SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped pitted black olives (about 10 […]
Peter Canlis Prawns adds vermouth and freshly squeezed lime juice to create a delicious twist for this mouth watering appetizer. It is featured at Canlis restaurant in Seattle and is another favorite of mine, along with the Canlis salad. SERVES: 3 – 4 INGREDIENTS 5-15 Black Tiger Prawns, 16/20’s, shells removed and reserved 2 tablespoons […]
Roasted Halibut with Fennel Tomato Sauce. This is a light, easy to prepare entree and especially delicious when Alaska halibut is in season. As Dana Slatkin, from Shutters On The Beach, shared, “This dish satisfies a protein craving without leaving you lethargic, even on the steamiest night. Don’t be deterred by the long list of […]
Every year there is a short window for savoring Copper River salmon. The runs come in for several weeks in May and this Northwest delicacy from Alaska can be shipped anywhere in the US. So, what’s all the fuss in the Pacific Northwest about at the opening of Copper River salmon season? Could be that […]
This Grilled Mussels with Red Onions, Garlic and Basil recipe is from Brazil’s fabulous Ponta Dos Ganchos. Chef Luiz Salvajoli shares his unique combination of fresh ingredients in this fabulous mussel dish that takes advantage of the local seafood caught nearby. I love healthy recipes that are easy to prepare, but have a twist. The […]