This shrimp fried rice is easier to make than ordering takeout, and boasts fresh flavors and delicious textures. Whip it up for a quick lunch or dinner any day of the week. Every time I am in the mood for Chinese food, this recipe comes to mind. You all know that I love cooking with …
Your favorite party appetizer gets a new cooking technique. Try this roasted shrimp cocktail recipe for extra flavor, then dip it into a spicy cocktail sauce. When I think of shrimp cocktail, I immediately think of my grandmother. Every summer, my mom makes my grandmother a meal of chilled seafood – shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, …
This is the best Baked Shrimp Scampi I have ever had. I have made this a few times before and I love it more every time. It is scrumptious. It is easy. You can make it ahead of time and it always looks impressive. This recipe is an Ina Garten recipe, so you know that …
Shrimp Boats – Sundried tomato and garlic shrimp over a baguette boat with parmesan and basil. An impressive starter or can be a main dish. When I think back to how I learned to love food and cook, I often am reminded of working at a restaurant called The Hatteras. It is no longer there, …
Savory, crispy, and packed full of flavor. These fried wontons are going to prove you don’t need to order takeout when you’re craving this delicious Asian appetizer. When I am at home and craving Chinese food, the only thing that usually stops me from ordering is the price. I know that the restaurant near me …
Whether it’s a special holiday, romantic occasion, or you’re having guests over, these crab cakes and cocktail sauce are a surefire way to impress. When I visit my family in New Jersey, I eat crab the entire time I am there. I love crab. When I see jumbo lump crabmeat in the store, I always …
A rich and creamy variation on traditional grits, this baked creamy cheese grit recipe is the ultimate staple for just about any meal. Lots of cheese makes these grits to die for! When we were kids, we ate a lot of grits. Being from New Jersey, this was unusual. People in NJ do not really …
Easy Thai red curry rice bowls are a vegetarian takeout at home recipe that is a healthy weeknight dinner needing only 2 steps to make. Everyone will enjoy it, meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Last night as I was making dinner, Wes suggested that I create some posts on how to cook with next to …