This Slow Roasted Salmon is the easiest, most delicious way to cook salmon. It takes just 20 minutes! 223 calories/serving; 2 Freestyle points/serving. We are in our third week of The Daniel Plan study and this past week we focused on eating healthier. You can read more about the Food part of The Daniel Plan…
Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Recipe
This elegant Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing is fresh, light and healthy. Sponsored by Peapod. I developed this Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Appetizer for Peapod.com, inspired by an appetizer at the Outback Steakhouse. This light and healthy appetizer is super versatile – it’s elegant enough to serve for a dinner…
Greek Grilled Octopus with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe
This Greek Grilled Octopus is marinated in olive oil infused with garlic, rosemary and thyme. Pressure cooked octopus yields a tender octopus in just ten minutes. Grilling adds smokiness and a little crunchy texture to this delicious appetizer and reminds me of one of my favorite octopus dishes at Mediterranean restaurants. I love grilled octopus….
Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet
Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet is the perfect no fuss meal. These individual packets are great for portion control and for a nice presentation. 344 calories/6 Freestyle points per serving. Sponsored by Peapod. There are still a few more weeks of summer vacation before school starts, so we’ve been savoring every…
Easy Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers Recipe
These Asian Salmon Cucumber Appetizers are quick and easy to make, and are perfect for summer entertaining. I love little bites. In fact, I could make an entire meal out of appetizers. One of our family traditions whenever one of my boys comes home to visit from college is to make a special meal their…
Winter Tuna Nicoise Salad with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables
This Winter Tuna Nicoise Salad with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables is hearty, delicious and healthy. There’s a restaurant in town that makes a fabulous Tuna Nicoise Salad – they even poach their own tuna in oil. When this restaurant first opened, they were using a high quality canned tuna, but later decided to make their…
How To Make Tea Smoked Fish in a Wok
This post shows you how to make Tea Smoked Fish in a Wok – it’s a lot easier than you think, no fancy equipment required. Have you tried smoking food at home? You can smoke just about anything, and you don’t need a fancy smoker to smoke food. I tried to justify buying a smoker…
Smashed Avocado Toast with Egg and Smoked Salmon
Smashed Avocado Toast with Egg and Smoked Salmon is a satisfying and easy breakfast to make. I’m still cleaning up after the holidays believe it or not. My sister-in-law and her family stayed with us over the holidays…then there was the mad scramble to get my oldest son ready to leave the country for a…
Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad
Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad is an elegant holiday appetizer that can be assembled last minute. I’m originally from Maryland so crabs and Old Bay seasoning holds a special place in my heart. These Endive Spears Stuffed With Old Bay Crab Salad are another one of the appetizers I made for our friend’s book…
The Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Recipe
This is the Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe I’ve ever made. A special method of using garlic three different ways infuses the shrimp with tons of garlicky flavor. I am so excited to share this fabulous Garlic Shrimp tapas/appetizer recipe with you today. It’s one of my kids’ and husband’s favorites when we eat out…
Lemon Pasta with Shrimp, Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn and Basil
This Lemon Pasta with Shrimp, Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn and Basil is fresh and light. Facebook can be a dangerous thing. You never know who’s watching. The other night, I posted a picture of this pasta dish on Facebook, and my neighbor saw it and commented “There’s a kitchen two doors down the lane that needs…
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass Recipe
A new fish market, Fjord Fish Market, opened in our town at the end of last year, but I never got a chance to check it out until this summer. Over the summer, I stopped in and scored some fresh steamers (my husband’s favorite) and fresh uni which I transformed into one of the most…
Miso Orange Glazed Scallops with Stir-Fry Vegetable Soba Noodles Recipe
This dish of Miso Orange Glazed Scallops with Stir-Fry Vegetable Soba Noodles is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh produce and seafood at its finest. It’s light yet satisfyingly delicious. Recently, I finally made it to the Westport Farmer’s Market. All these years, I’ve wanted to go, but just hadn’t found the time. Now that…
15 Minute Spice Rubbed Roasted Salmon Recipe
This Spice Rubbed Roasted Salmon is quick and easy and perfect for any night. 196 calories/serving; 1 Freestyle point. I love spice rubs for quick and easy dinners. You might have seen my Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken Wings a few weeks ago. Fish is one of those foods that seems to intimidate a lot of…
Chinese Steamed Fish with Soy Sesame Sauce Recipe {Video}
This Chinese Steamed Fish with Soy Sesame Sauce is a classic dish that’s traditionally made using a whole fish. Here, I use fish filet which makes this recipe an easy preparation for dinnertime. There are so many different cooking techniques in Chinese cuisine that I find fascinating. Most people are familiar with stir-frying when it…
Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste Recipe {Video}
This Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste is really easy to make – the trick is in the flavorful Chili Paste. I love Thai food so when I first learned how to prepare some of my favorite Thai recipes several years ago, it was really eye-opening. I think my first experience cooking Thai food…
Gluten-Free Maryland Crab Cake Sliders Recipe
These Gluten-Free Maryland Crab Cake Sliders are fun party food and perfect for Super Bowl entertaining. I was born and raised in Maryland so I grew up eating crabs in the shell. After I moved away from home though, fresh crabs were hard to come by, so I had to satisfy my crab cravings with…
Gluten-Free Maryland Style Crab Shrimp Gumbo Recipe
This Gluten-Free Maryland Style Crab Shrimp Gumbo is great for New Years or any special celebration. Chock full of crab, shrimp and langoustine, it is a treat that your family and guests will appreciate. I can’t believe the New Year is already here! With all the frenzy surrounding Christmas, I always look forward to just…
Quick Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
This Quick Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya is the perfect holiday dish. Not only is it easy to make, but it is pure comfort food. All you need is a simple salad to go along with this and you can call it a day. 218 calories/4 freestyle ponts per serving. So, what do you make when…
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas Recipe
These Grilled Shrimp Tostados with Mashed Black Beans and Avocado Salsa Fresca from The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook are sure to make dinnertime something to look forward to. Recently, I received a review copy of my friend, Kathy Strah’s, new cookbook, The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook. I started following Kathy’s blog, Panini Happy, when I…
Creamy Tomato Crab Pasta Sauce Recipe
This Creamy Tomato Crab Pasta Sauce is rich and decadent tasting, but oh so light. A unique technique is used to create a creamy texture with virtually no fat. This pasta dish is something I came up with just before my oldest son returned to college a few weeks ago. As a poor college student,…