One of my favorite meals is grilled veggies over a bed of rice. I cut the veggies into bite-sized pieces, toss them in olive oil and whatever dry spices look appealing, then add them to a hot cast iron pan on the grill. Within 10-15 minutes, dinner’s on the table. But sometimes I like to…
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Greek Flavored Fish in Parchment
If someone said to me “I’ll pay you one million dollars to tell me your one favorite ethnic food” I’d be hard-pressed to answer, because I have two favorites — Italian and Greek. Basically, I’m putty in your hands if you give me a slab of lasagna, a bowl of baked Ziti, a plate of…
Tomato & Sweet Red Pepper Relish w/Salmon
I find myself regularly thinking of new ways to serve salmon, probably because I try to incorporate it into my diet 1-2 times per week and don’t want to get bored! I love it simply seared or grilled, but it’s sometimes nice to have a sauce to accompany that yummy, healthy fish. While considering what…
Shrimp-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
When I was in college I got a job as a waitress at a Mexican restaurant. I had no idea what I was doing and prayed that my manager wouldn’t figure it out and send me packing because I really needed cash! Surprisingly (for me), I picked it up pretty quickly and really enjoyed the…
Baby Eggplants with Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper
It’s fun to try new things, which is why I was so excited to spot these beautiful baby eggplants at the farmer’s market! I’ve never cooked them, so I couldn’t wait to get into the kitchen. Unfortunately, inspiration didn’t hit me immediately, so I left them on the counter for a few days and simply…
Asian Grouper with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw
In our neck of the woods, Grouper is a fish we regularly see on menus. It’s popular because it’s deliciously mild, flaky and meaty. And in our house, we’re lucky to catch it regularly (or have friends who like to share), so I’m always thinking of interesting ways to prepare it. Every time I make…