My husband was a salad chef when we met. In the culinary world he ran the "Garde Manger" station. In a fine dining establishment it's the person who makes the salads, appetizers, and sometimes even desserts. Nothing makes me feel more special than him making me a fresh salad because it reminds me of that time when we were dating. I used to go to his job and sit in the middle of … [Read more...]
Recipe: Southwestern Crab Balls with Sriracha Dippin Sauce
Crab Balls, let me count the reasons I love you!!!! Oh that's right it's infinity, HA! Yes I am a huge fan of crab balls. Well.. well I love crab everything, whole crab, crab legs, crab cakes, crab everything!! If you don't believe me just check out my recipes for buttery garlic crab legs, my crab cakes with corn relish and delicious crab pie! But these little babies have … [Read more...]
Recipe: Grilled Bar-b-que Shrimp with Citrus Corn Salad
In the summer time, I am always trying to come up with fabulous summer time recipes! Well I created a hit with this one! Honey, this grilled bar-b-que shrimp is so juicy and flavorful that you may find yourself weak in the knees! And let me tell you the corn salad... well it's just the perfect partner! Together this was a home run! YEAH BABY!! JUST … [Read more...]
Recipe: I Love You Shrimp Linguini With Wine Reduction Sauce
Do you love shrimp linguini? For me, it is on my top twenty dishes I absolutely love to eat! Well actually I love any kind of shrimp; broiled, fried, pan seared — all shrimp is all good to me! This delicious meal isn't something I cook regularly but when I do, oh oh oh oh ~ life is grand! The wine reduction is just flavor ridiculous! Serve this dish with a glass of white wine … [Read more...]
Recipe: Lick Your Fingers Beer, Butter and Garlic Crab Legs
Many of us have this tiny little shop where you have bought some of the most amazing and flavorful foods ever! You know that place you only know about because you stumbled across it one day and decided to try them out! Well there was a tiny seafood shop in Langley Park, Maryland that sold buckets of butter and garlic crabs. They would steam the crabs, cut them in half and then … [Read more...]