Home Cooking
Marcella’s Spaghetti with Clams
Marcella’s spaghetti with clams is one of my all-time favorites and I’m happy to share it here with you.
How to Make Prawns Pernod
Prawns (or shrimp) Pernod is a rich, creamy dish made slightly spicy with Creole seasoning and with a subtle anise flavor from Pernod. Serve it straight up or with rice…
Butter Lettuce Salad with Shrimp
When temperatures warm up in spring and summer, I often like to enjoy a hearty salad as a main dinner course. This butter lettuce salad with shrimp makes for a…
English Peas with Prosciutto
There are few things I like more than sweet and delicious fresh spring peas. Here is an easy recipe for peas with prosciutto or bacon that makes for a great…
Cajun Shrimp Poppers
If you’re looking for something tasty to serve during the Super Bowl on Sunday, these spicy shrimp poppers are perfect.
Shrimp Creole
I’ve tried dozens of different recipes for shrimp Creole in the past. However, this one – which is based on a NY Times recipe – is my wife’s favorite, so…
Rice Noodles with Garlic and Sesame
Last week I shared a recipe for seared scallops. I served the scallops with a tasty Thai-style rice noodle side dish that is very easy to make. Here is the…
Seared Sea Scallops
I love the slightly sweet and tart flavor of seared sea scallops – those are the large scallops; the small ones are bay scallops. They are super easy and quick…
Korean-Style Grilled Flank Steak
Here is a really flavorful recipe for flank steak that takes, literally, only minutes to cook. You’ll want to marinate the meat before cooking for at least 4 hours; I…
White Beans with Sausage
Whenever I’m in France, I always enjoy visiting cozy little bistros that serve comfort food dishes like sausages with beans. When I’m not in France, here is the recipe I…
Beer-Braised Short Ribs
Braising is a pretty simple way to create a lot of flavor with inexpensive cuts of meat. This beer-braised short rib recipe is a very hearty and satisfying cold weather…
Tortellini Alfredo
I love fettuccine Alfredo. Who doesn’t? But then, you could really use any type of pasta you like and pair it with creamy Alfredo sauce. I especially like to use…
Surf & Turf Fried Rice
Here’s the deal: My wife really likes ham fried rice. I prefer shrimp. The solution: Surf & Turf Fried Rice using both shrimp and ham! It’s surprisingly good – the…
Chile Con Carne
There are about as many different chili recipes as there are people who make it. This is my favorite. That said, please note that I put beans in my chili.…
Grilled Caesar Salad
If you’re firing up the grill this Labor Day weekend, here’s a terrific side salad recipe for grilled Caesar salad. The dressing is easy to make ahead of time and…
Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Here is a simple shrimp dish that is super tasty with a bit of heat from spices and fresh chili peppers. It’s also quick and easy – you can make…