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Fish

Omelette with Salmon and Asparagus

August 20, 2010

I made this recipe using leftover salmon cakes and some asaparagus that had been lingering in the fridge. Omelettes miraculously seem to perfectly merry misfit ingredients that would otherwise be completely incompatable. This omelette was savory, but quite heavy so make it for a larger group or if you are in need of a hearty [...]

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Crab and Avocado Salad

May 5, 2010

This is one of my all-time favorite summer salads. It is light and simple, yet filling and substantial. All you need is some mixed greens, crab meat and a half avocado. It takes about 5 seconds to prepare. Ingredients: (1 salad) mixed greens 1/2 avocado chopped jumbo lump crab meat (or 2 sticks of imitation [...]

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Smoked Salmon Crostini

April 10, 2010

Never under estimate the power of smoked salmon. A little goes a long way to make a big impression. The other night I picked up a bit of thinly sliced smoked salmon, fromage blanc (a mild cheese spread) and a baguette. I wanted something simple yet delicious to impress my sweetie before dinner. Hors d’oeuvres/appetizers [...]

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Easy Salmon Cakes

March 8, 2010

I love a good fish cake! Crab cakes are my all time fave, but are expensive and often tedious to make. So, when I’m cooking at home, I prefer to make the salmon version. All you need is canned salmon and a few pantry ingredients to whip up this quick and super delicous meal. Ingredients: [...]

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Kung Pao Shrimp (light)

January 12, 2010

My boyfriend found this incredible, easy to make recipe in Men’s Health magazine. I must say that I’m rather impressed by the vast array of healthy, quick meals found in Men’s Health-far better than most women’s magazines. Sorry, ladies. Now, on to the shrimp! Ingredients: (for 2 to 4 servings) approx 1 pound of shrimp [...]

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Orange Shrimp Stir fry

August 24, 2009

One of the most creative and easy ways to incorporate more veggies into your diet is through stir fry. I love using crisp fresh vegetables in them, but I am STILL perfecting that perfect stir fry sauce. This is the latest edition but I’m sure there will be many more. Since I like greater heat [...]

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Creamy Cauliflower with Thyme

August 6, 2009

Creamed cauliflower is a great alternative to mashed potatoes. Less carbs, just as filling and doesn’t weigh you down. Plus, it’s easy to make and is ready in about 20 min. I whipped up a batch the other night to serve with some baked ginger salmon (see recipe below) and steamed asparagus. It was the [...]

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Shrimp and Polenta Poppers

August 1, 2009

As I said in my previous shrimp post, shrimp is one of the best foods of summer! My boyfriend and I seized the opportunity to make yet another shrimp dish the other night. This time, we created an easy, alternative version of classic shrimp and grits. We found this delicious organic polenta at Whole Foods. [...]

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Summer Shrimp

July 28, 2009

I love eating shrimp in the summertime! It reminds me of the low country boils we used to have in Charleston every summer where we feasted on fresh seafood and washed it all down with ice cold beer. The memories are absolutely delicious. The other night, I decided to have my own version of a [...]

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Shrimp Tortillita

June 14, 2009

I always keep my eyes open for new ingredients especially when I can try new and exciting recipes! I was walking through Yes! organic market here in D.C. and found garbanzo bean flour. I’ve always been interested to try to use this ingredient and I knew I would be able to find a recipe for [...]

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