Tag Archives: shrimp

Love Italian Style: Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde The literal translation of Mare e Monti is sea and mountains, but you and I know it as surf and turf.  Mare e Monti is also the name of a pasta dish including shrimp … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Scallops with Prosciutto and Minted Pea Puree

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

My mint wintered over this year, did yours?  It usually does, but this year was a little different.  It never completely died down, I had fresh mint all winter long!  Here is a great recipe to highlight the fresh, springy … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Shrimp Soup

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Vietnamese Shrimp Soup I used tiger prawns, which were delicious but almost too large.  Medium sized shrimp should be perfect.  The picture shows my friend Brennan’s salad rolls which were delicious. Serves 4 1 lb. shrimp, unpeeled 1 6-8 inch … Continue reading →

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Love Italian Style: Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde The literal translation of Mare e Monti is sea and mountains, but you and I know it as surf and turf.  Mare e Monti is also the name of a pasta dish including shrimp … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Red Pepper Jelly Shrimp

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Here is a recipe from the woman who inspired me to become a good cook, my mom.  In her own words: A friend brought a jar of pepper jelly on New Year’s Eve for an appetizer of goat cheese and jelly … Continue reading →

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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Here is a great appetizer to serve while you watch the Golden Globes this weekend. I adapted this recipe from Ina Garten with my mom, Chris Macca’s help.  Thanks Mom! 1 lb. medium-sized fresh shrimp, peeled with tails left on 1 -2 … Continue reading →

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Rockfish and Shrimp in Lemony Brown Butter Sauce

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

I learned the coolest trick from a book my mom lent me called The Soul of a Chef.  Keep a sauce hot by pouring it into a thermos!  It seems so simple, but I only think of a thermos for … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Scallops with Prosciutto and Minted Pea Puree

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

I adapted this recipe from the April 2011 Bon Appetit.  My favorite mail day used to be the day that my Martha Stewart Living arrived, now it’s when the new Bon Appetit arrives.  I find myself carrying it around the house … Continue reading →

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Love Italian Style: Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde The literal translation of Mare e Monti is sea and mountains, but you and I know it as surf and turf.  Mare e Monti is also the name of a pasta dish including shrimp … Continue reading →

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Brennan’s Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

    Brennan’s Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce My friend Brennan made these for our Asian themed lunch.  They were a huge hit! For the Salad Rolls 1 package round rice paper wrappers (12) 18 medium size shrimp Lettuce (I … Continue reading →

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