The BLT – crispy/salty bacon, cold/crunchy lettuce, juicy tomato on toasted bread (there’s no compromise here – it MUST be toasted), smothered with creamy mayonnaise. This classic sandwich is one of my favorites. The best one I ever had was in Charlotte, North Carolina. I had moved there for a job transfer and was anxious…
Fish & Seafood
Flounder with Brown Butter, Garlic & Lemon
I sent my husband off yesterday to go Tarpon fishing, then got busy on blog work and the 100 or so other things I seem to do every morning. When he got back he was excited to tell me about his trip, so I assumed he had caught a Tarpon or two. “Oh, no” he said….
Sriracha, Makrut Lime & Ginger Shrimp
I LOVE savory appetizers, don’t you?!? They definitely whet your appetite for what’s to come during dinner. Shrimp offers so many options, especially when it comes to appetizers. And every time I work with shrimp, I think of the scene from the movie Forrest Gump when Bubba lays out all the wonderful things you can do…
Pickled Mahi Mahi
I missed National Ceviche Day on June 28. What the heck was I doing that was more important than writing about ceviche?!? I’m always on the lookout for interesting ways to prepare fish, which is why my ears perked up at a cocktail party after hearing my friend Claire talk about her global sailing adventure….
Ikan Bakar (aka “Burned Fish”)
I love to learn how my circle of foodie friends is preparing fresh fish, which is why I was excited to read my friend Danielle’s recent post on her beautiful blog Suwannee Rose. Danielle grew up in Florida so she’s no stranger to fishing and cooking with all the beautiful produce that grows in her own…
Ahi Tacos w/Cuke-Mango Salsa & Wasabi-Cilantro Sauce
Remember the movie “Mystic Pizza” with Julia Roberts? It came out in the late 1980s and took place in Mystic, Connecticut. It’s the story of three young women who work in a pizza place in a fishing town where the main industry is lobstering. I love the scene in which Julia Roberts’ character opens her…
Lettuce-Wrapped Fish Tacos
When it comes to tacos (you know, the ones with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a tasty sauce), I could eat them all day long, and I’m sure I’m not alone. As a matter of fact, my favorite comedian Jim Gaffigan once tweeted “There should be more awards for eating tacos.” Right on,…
Spicy Tuna Ceviche
Ceviche is simply a beautiful word for raw fish that’s been ‘cured’ in citrus juices and flavored with any number of ingredients. I must admit, before my fishing lifestyle that started soon after I met my (now) husband, it was a dish I wouldn’t consider ordering or making. It’s an acquired texture, but one that…
Blackened Yellowfin Tuna
Recently, some friends hosted a birthday dinner on the beach for me and my hubby. . .it seems that the both of us have magically hit the mid-century mark, so it was a good reason to celebrate! We enjoyed a gorgeous Florida Spring evening – beautiful sunset, cool breeze, white sand and delicious food and…
Fish with Agrodolce Blueberry Sauce
Fish and blueberries. Not really a combo that comes to mind when you’re thinking about dinner, right? Well, in my quest to incorporate fresh blueberries into a fish dish, I was determined to find out if anyone had ever done it. I thought I was coming up with something pretty unique, only to find there…
Sour Orange Mojo Marinade
I had never even seen a sour/bitter orange (a.k.a. Seville orange) before last week, when some dear friends picked ‘em right off their tree and gave me a bunch. They have a darker orange exterior color, with a distinctly rough, thick and dimpled skin — not the prettiest oranges you’ve ever seen, but they’ve got…
Green Almond Sauce for Fish
I love to read food memoirs, and one that I recently pulled off my shelf is a long-time favorite. Laurie Colwin, in her “Home Cooking” memoir, shares delightful food memories and humorous tales of the evolution of her culinary prowess, including her many cooking foibles. One of my favorite quotes in her book is “One…