Shrimp in Vodka Sauce

Some years ago, I walked into a restaurant for lunch in Manhattan, New York. Everything looked amazing. As you placed your order, the chef would execute directly in front of you. It was such a delight observing the chef as they played with fire, to create some of the most enticing culinary creations. I can’t…

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March 16, 2016

Garlic Shrimp and Langostino with Roasted Tomatoes and Cabbage

Some days I wake up and I am simply not in the mood for any high carbs.  On those days, rice, pasta and dumplings aren’t the least bit on my mind. Why? I honestly don’t have an explanation for that but I do understand how to listen to my body. Seafood is one of the…

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March 10, 2016

Escovitch Fish with Fried Dumplings/Festival

I thawed out 7 fishes. My body craved something warm.  Fish soup had been on my mind. Should I make fish soup or fish broth? I was undecided but was in dire need of that warmth navigating through my soul. On the other hand, my King had been craving escovitch fish. He had been bribing…

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March 10, 2016

Rosemary and Sage infused Pork Belly

Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe, help me! Why must pork belly taste this good? Why must the pork belly call out my name whenever I’m food shopping? Why do I walk away with more than one slab? Why must everyone in my house fight over the pork belly? Why does everyone in my house…

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March 8, 2016

Mackerel with Roasted Vegetables

Whenever I wanna prove to someone that they truly are vegetable lovers but just don’t know it yet; I roast them! Yup, I trick them right under their noses and transform them into veggie lover and it works all the time. My friends tell me that they had absolutely no idea that the vegetables I…

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March 8, 2016