It’s a gray day and I feel down – this, on the heels of a week wanting to throw shoes at the TV because of the bad news, and flying off the handle when hubby simply asked what was on my calendar. Maybe you’ve been experiencing similar emotions? Have you ‘lost it’ when your Zoom…
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Chopped Salad with Mango & Basil Dressing
It’s peak mango season in Florida, which means backyard trees are dripping with fruit, and grocery store bins are filled to the rims. There are more than 500 varieties of mangoes, but common supermarket varieties you’ll find include Tommy Adkins (large red, juicy), Keitt, and Honey. And if you’re really lucky (like if you’re in…
Turmeric, Ginger, Carrot & Napa Slaw
Last Sunday I found myself standing in front of the refrigerator taking stock of what I had and trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I finally realized I had been standing there for quite some time after getting a flashback of doing the same thing as a kid and hearing “We don’t…
Yummy Shrimp Cakes
It occurs to me that this is my second recipe for a seafood patty in one week. But since I’ve heard that eating ring-shaped foods at the new year brings luck and fortune, this should be a really good week for us all! This is something I’ve wanted to try for a while so I’ve been saving…
Gingerbread Cookies!
It just wouldn’t be the holidays if I didn’t showcase gingerbread cookies! I love to make them because they’re cute, delicious, and fun to decorate. I’ve tried many recipes, including the one in my grandmother’s box, but have had the best luck using one from Rick Rodgers’ Christmas 101 book. I found the recipe many…
Roasted Cod in Banana Leaves
Today was my day to try something new! But if you’re thinking it was something like sky diving, learning how to play the accordion or scaling Mount Everest, well, you’re incorrect. . . Cooking fish or poultry in banana leaves has always sounded like such a cool thing to do. So, as I sat on…
Spicy Cilantro-Jalapeno Cobia
Several years ago my husband and I were fishing offshore and I nabbed my first Cobia! After hooking it I actually thought it was a shark because it looked surprisingly like one and was fighting pretty hard. Luckily, it wasn’t. When I finally pulled that big fish into the boat, things were just a little…
Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake
Icebox cakes, also known as refrigerator cakes, are simply layers of cookies and whipped cream (or pudding) that, when chilled, transform into a cake-like dessert that’s just heavenly. Basically, the crunchy cookies absorb the moisture of the filling, making them soft and deliciously flavorful. Truth be told, it’s hard not to go back for a second helping….
Yellowfin Tuna, Grilled Peach & Ginger Salad
Yellowfin tuna (commonly known as ahi tuna) is a game fish readily found in Gulf waters off the coast of Louisiana, one of the few locations that offer a year-round tuna season. It’s a fast, aggressive swimmer, known to be a tough fighter once you hook it, so it’s challenging to anglers, but the rewards…
Seared Hogfish with Ginger Lime Butter
Hogfish! It’s a reef fish that likes rocky bottoms throughout Florida’s coast, and it’s in the Wrasse family (which means it’s delicious). It’s unusual-looking in that it has a long, hog-like snout that allows it to feed on bottom-dwelling crustaceans, but its crimson color is amazing. This fish is hard to catch on hook &…
Spicy Asian Noodle Soup
I love to make (and eat) soup. The more flavorful, the better. I’ve been playing with flavor combos in soups, and this one kept coming to the top of my list. I wanted to make something with lots of spicy ginger and jalapeño, balanced by mild flavors of veggies. This soup gives a kick that…