Flaky, tender, juicy, and positively LOADED with flavor, this Teriyaki Salmon recipe is super easy to make and is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Serve it with some steamed rice and a veggie of your choice and you've got yourself a complete and highly nutritious … Continue reading →
Seafood Paella (Paella de Marisco)
It's no wonder paella is the national dish of Spain because this delicious and drop-dead gorgeous dish is simply phenomenal! This one-pot seafood paella recipe is authentic, easy to make and perfect for casual weeknights, romantic dinners or for entertaining! What … Continue reading →
Mignonette Sauce
The classic accompaniment to oysters on the half shell, this Mignonette Sauce recipe features wine vinegar, shallots, and black pepper. Feel free to change things up by using any combination of red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, or champagne … Continue reading →
Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa
Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa  If you're looking for a fabulous grilled salmon recipe to add to your repertoire, this one's a must try! Smoky grilled salmon is topped a fresh and vibrant sweet-spicy salsa featuring peaches and jalapenos! Quick and easy to make with … Continue reading →
Trout Almondine
Fine dining meets weeknight dinner in this classic Trout Almondine recipe that's easy to prepare but will make you feel like a Michelin star chef! Perfectly pan-fried fish served with a buttery sauce featuring toasted almonds, lemon, and parsley - it's a … Continue reading →
Authentic Jambalaya
Authentic Jambalaya Recipe. This quintessential dish from New Orleans is a spicy one-pot rice dish featuring chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and a whole host of Southern flavors. Let the feast begin! Most of us won't be going down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, … Continue reading →
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Dinner just doesn't get any faster, simpler or tastier than this shrimp scampi and your dinner guests will think you're a gourmet rockstar! Scandalously delicious and deceptively simple. That's Shrimp Scampi. A long-time favorite of my husband's, when we were … Continue reading →
Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Bacon Fat Maple Glaze
The title says it all - this salmon is absolutely mouthwatering! It's hard to beat fresh wild-caught salmon. Â My husband adores the stuff. And what better place to get it than from our very own Pike Place Market in Seattle? Â (If you haven't already done so, check … Continue reading →
BEST New England Clam Chowder
One of America's most famous dishes, get ready to enjoy a bowl of pure comfort! This New England Clam Chowder recipe gets bumped up several flavor notches and will have you coming back for seconds! The concept of chowder goes back several centuries. Chowders were … Continue reading →
Honey Peach Cardamom Sauce
Peaches are in season here in Washington State and I picked up a bulk load of 75 pounds of them last week! Â I've been busy chopping and freezing them for smoothies, canning them, making fruit leather, peach cobbler and peach crisp, and thought I'd try something new - this … Continue reading →
Squid Ink Paella (Arròs Negre/Arroz Negro)
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post. If it isn't obvious by now how much I love paella then let me say it again: Â I LOVE PAELLA! For a national dish that's thoroughly unique, super fun to make and incredibly delicious, it's hard to rival Spain. Another … Continue reading →
Salmon with Cranberry Ginger Mustard Sauce
Tender and moist salmon topped with a luscious cranberry ginger mustard sauce. Â It's delicious and it couldn't be easier! I've teamed up with Hamilton Beach to bring you this delicious post! Last week I found an incredible deal on fresh cranberries at a roadside produce … Continue reading →
Sicilian-Style Grilled Tuna Steaks
A mouthwatering Sicilian-style grilled tuna steaks recipe! Grilled to perfection and topped with the flavors of sun-kissed Sicily. It's easy and delicious! A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post From my early childhood trips to Italy's beaches to … Continue reading →
Cajun Catfish & Chips with Tartar Sauce
Crispy, crunchy battered and fried catfish mixed with Cajun spices and served with a delicious homemade tartar sauce and fries. Â Fish & Chips the Southern way! Catfish have gotta be some of the ugliest fish to swim earth's waters. Â With broad, flat heads, long spindly … Continue reading →
Perfect Garlic Dill Baked Salmon
Salmon is one of those things that you can spend just a few minutes of time preparing and it looks and tastes totally gourmet. Â Here is a simple recipe that you will earmark for frequent use. Â Serve the salmon with some steamed vegetables and some garlic-mashed potatoes, … Continue reading →