Category Archives: Seafood

Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Appetizer Maryland Crab Cakes with Ancho Chili Preserves First Coarse Mussels with Chorizo Sausage Second Coarse Pan Seared Duck Breast Smashed Potatoes Haricots Vert Almandine Third Course Bibb Lettuce, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Tossed with Vinaigrette Lyonnaise Dessert … Continue reading

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July 4th Menu

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading

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Spring Is In The Air

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? We will soon be using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Dinner

This year I will be doing a Valentine’s Day Dinner for 6 of our closest friends visiting over Valentine’s Day Weekend. I’ve decided to do a simple dinner, one that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. Being able … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Party Treats

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is fast approaching. Here are several ideas for Super Bowl 52 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl Party. … Continue reading

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Christmas Dinner 2017

Christmas is a week away and I have finally settled on my Christmas Dinner Menu. My favorite entree for Christmas Dinner has always been Prime Ribs of Beef.  This year I decided to get away from the ALWAYS and do … Continue reading

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BBQ Season In Full Swing

Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. The BBQ Season is in full swing and there is no better way to keep your kitchen cool than to use your outdoor grill. Be it a gas grill or … Continue reading

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Fried Calamari

Now that Christmas is over it is time to think about a New Year’s Eve Party Menu. Here is my recipe for Fried Calamari. Super easy, delicious and a real crowd pleaser. For more great appetizer and hors d’oeuvre recipes … Continue reading

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Cool Salads For A Hot Summer Day

I am sure you have been asking the same question I have: WHEN WILL THIS HOT WEATHER END? This summer is the hottest summer on record for the whole country and when it comes to lunch and dinner we want … Continue reading

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A Simple Light Dinner For A Spring Evening

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? Many of us are using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Beets, Blood Oranges, Blueberries, Cherry Tomato Compote, Chicken Stock, Chorizo Sausage, Clafouti, Custard, Dessert, Entree, Fennel, Food For Thought, Fruit, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Menus, Mussels, Peaches, Recipes To Share, Salad, Sausage, Seafood, Vinaigrette | Comments Off on A Simple Light Dinner For A Spring Evening