I think it’s the little things that make all the difference in life. It’s the call from a friend, the smile from a stranger in the street, and the unexpected…
The “recipe” (if it can be called a recipe because it’s relatively simple) I bring you today is perfect for summer. Now that bbq season is here; you’ll need a…
If this looks familiar, that’s because I was, in fact, hugely inspired by a Bon Appétit recipe for strawberry cucumber fruit salad with lemon cream. It was featured in their…
Until I grew up and began buying fruit by the pound at supermarkets, I didn’t appreciate how well-heeled my family was–in fruit. Peach, persimmon, plum, pomegranate, and fig trees flourished…
You know that the homemade chocolate pudding is incredibly much better than the boxed stuff, don't you? It doesn't take long to make it homemade, and you use essential ingredients…
Blackberry cobbler is a delicious way of enjoying blackberries. Made with blackberries and a crumbly crust on top, this cobbler recipe is super quick and convenient.Cobblers are popular and in-demand…
Vegan baked beans are less than the star of the cookout, but they are a beautiful sight to vegans, vegetarians, and pescetarians. Having vegan baked beans at the cookout as…
These eye-popping spuds make crispy roasted potatoes that are as fun to eat as fries–but are healthier. Spear a chunk of potato with your fork, swirl it in the wading…
I used to like winter. I think I still do, but there have been more than a few wind-chilled mornings and afternoons lately. So, I’m anticipating warming breezes, daffodils, and…
If you have miso paste in your kitchen, you have a base for savory dishes aplenty–like this Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup. You can assemble, prep, and cook this dish in…
One of my favorite Sunday dinners ever since I was a child has been roast beef. So on those Sundays, when we're home in the evening, I grill the roast…
I like having a stash of chocolate treats that I keep all to myself, in case of emergency chocolate cravings. These little chocolate peanut butter coconut treats are stashed in…
‘Tis the season of salads, and Father’s Day is worth splurging on premium fish for a protein-packed meal to serve proudly to the Dad in your life. This recipe for…
The good old standard macaroni salad is excellent, but I decided to try something a little more interesting this time to stand out from the crowd. I made a Filipino-style…
Today I’m sharing the recipe for my son Omari’s favorite meal: Smokey Shrimp Quesadillas, made with sustainable shrimp. These shrimp quesadillas are a quick and easy meal for weekday Mondays,…
Cod is a good favorite among kids. We as parents know this because we grew up with breaded cod on our school lunch plates. We ate fish burgers from fast-food…
This safe-seafood recipe for Spicy Tuna Monte Cristo Sandwich is tasty and will give your family and friends another reason to cheer on game day. Canned tuna is one of…
I’m surprised by how many folks assume that a shrimp gumbo recipe is difficult to follow. While it’s true that it takes a (tiny) bit of practice to master roux…
Yellowfin tuna on the grill is one of the delicious summer grill dishes. As a pescetarian and seafood lover, I love to fire up the grill and cook a tuna…
This recipe for Old Bay Grilled Shrimp is familiar to seafood cooks throughout Maryland. So many cooks here keep Old Bay Seasoning in their pantries. It’s the native seasoning here…
In my home, Shrimp Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are fiercely famous as a weekday supper entree. Monday is usually the day that I will reach into the freezer for a bag…
Baked Haddock with Tomatoes is an easy-to-make, quick, and tasty entrée. Haddock is one of several whitefish that you’ve likely eaten before. It’s used in restaurant fish sandwiches, frozen meals,…
Right about now, on the East Coast, it’s sweltering. Every other day there’s a shocking storm with big lightning and heavy sheets of rain. After a day or two of…
Today's offerings are a Smoked Trout and Egg Salad recipe–and a secret. I am an egg hoarder. Please put me in a room with deviled eggs, egg salad, and, hell,…
What’s a picnic without Veggie Pasta Salad? It’s quick and easy to prepare and looks spectacular on the picnic table. Most everyone at the picnic will try it–even the kids.…
Grits Should Be GrittyWhen it gets to southern favorites like shrimp and grits, I'm hard to please. Shrimp and grits dishes show up on menus to the north of the…