Monthly Archives: February 2012

Stuffed Cabbage

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, which means there will be some pretty good deals on cabbage and potatoes in your local supermarket in the next week or two. For centuries, potatoes and cabbage have been a popular … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chili Mole

Most people know that chili lovers fall into two categories: those who use beans and those who don’t. There are also those who say that chili should contain chunks of meat, not the ground variety. When it comes to meat, … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tacos by the Sea

Usually when people think about Mexican food, fish isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that Mexico has plenty of coastline and a lot of streams and rivers that make seafood especially popular? One Mexican-inspired … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Angel Hair with Smoked Salmon in Tomato-Herb Sauce

Discovering new recipes that just happen to be mouth-watering is one of the goals of almost every cook. Nothing is more satisfying than trying a recipe that is tastes as good as it looks. Recently, I featured some fish recipes … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Succulent Baked Salmon

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. And that means there are a lot of people who are hitting their cookbooks and the Internet in search of recipes that don’t include meat. Topping a lot of lists … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lobster and Shrimp Pasta

Pasta and seafood is a combination that’s hard to beat. And if you add some tomatoes, mushrooms and sweet red bell pepper, the result is one mouth-watering dish. One of my favorite entrees fits that mold. It’s called Sunday Shrimp … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Reuben Burger

A hot dog or Polish sausage with sauerkraut is a natural combination, and with a good mustard, is awfully hard to beat. Some people will say that sauerkraut with anything is to die for. I’m one of those people. A … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jambalaya Maque Choux

What’s your philosophy when it comes to food and dining? Do you just pick out recipes and restaurants willy-nilly? Not me. I’m a firm believer in relying on the experts when it comes to most things edible, and that includes … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Chicken Gumbo

Nothing says Mardi Gras better than a bowl of steaming seafood gumbo served over rice. Traditionally made with smoked ham, jumbo shrimp, okra and a hint of Cajun seasoning for a spicy kick, no Mardi Gras party would be complete … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Semi-Spicy Italian Meatballs

Sharing a recipe is one of the most satisfying things a cook can do. And it’s even more so rewarding if a compliment comes back from the recipient. That’ why I admire the Recipe Finder column of Julie Rothman that … Continue reading

Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment