Fishing friends gave me a beautiful piece of Wahoo this week, so I quickly put it into action. It’s one of my (and hubby’s) faves. If you’ve never had Wahoo, PLEASE put it on your list of fish to try at a restaurant or fish market. It’s sort of like Swordfish – white, flaky, sweet,…
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Cantaloupe with Citrus & Mint
Cantaloupe is such a versatile fruit — it can be served with sweet or savory components, and it’s always delicious. When in season, it’s sweet, fragrant and oh-so-delicious. I especially love the smell of it — it always reminds me of those melon flavored Lifesavers — you know, the ones in the tropical blend package?…
Bacon Crusted Grouper
Grouper is a great fish that can be prepared in several ways and it’s always delicious. It’s also pretty sturdy, so it can handle direct grilling, searing and sautéing, but I prefer the pan-searing method because, to me, that really locks in the moisture of the fish. Recreational Red Grouper is currently closed in Gulf…
Cantaloupe, Cuke & Bacon Salad
I’ve been getting some really sweet and tasty cantaloupe recently at farmer’s markets and my local grocery store, so hubby and I have been enjoying the heck out of it. To me, cantaloupe’s beautiful sherbet color just screams of something refreshing and it’s especially good when chilled and enjoyed on a hot day in southwest…
Flounder with Mint-Lemon Gremolata
Gremolata might sound like a fancy word but it’s really just a mixture of a few ingredients and it brightens up just about anything it’s paired with, especially braised meats which tend to be heavy (eg. you usually see it served with osso buco). Traditional gremolata is a mixture of minced parsley, lemon rind and…
Golden & Chiogga Beet Salad with Miso
I love beets and am always looking for new ways to incorporate them into our menus. Fortunately, my better half likes them, so that makes life much more wonderful. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how good beets are for you but, as a reminder, they’re full of potassium, fiber and folic acid…
Sugar-Lemon “Cured” Sockeye Salmon
I’m fortunate to have access to a lot of great fish, but there’s one I can’t catch myself — salmon. Because it’s so good for us, and so tasty, I try to serve it at least once a week, so I’m always trying new ways of cooking it. I recently picked up some fresh Alaskan…
Orzo Salad with Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic
A caprese salad (Insalata Caprese) is one of my favorite dishes — tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, drizzled with olive oil. It’s good as a starter to a meal, or even as a main course served with fresh greens (arugula makes a nice addition), crusty bread or grilled meat or veggies. It’s a classic flavor combo…
Porgy with Roasted Corn, Tomato & Buttermilk Salad
Porgy may not have the glamour or “pedigree” of an American Red Snapper or Black Grouper but, in my fishing circle, we know a quality fish when we get one! It’s not the prettiest fish you’ve ever seen, but it’s definitely delicious when cooked — mild, white and flaky. Porgy is another species sometimes referred…