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Crispy Halibut Po'Boy with Caper Aioli

Crispy Halibut Po’boy with Caper Aioli

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

The secret ingredient that makes this recipe sing is the caper aioli – a homemade mayonnaise enlivened with capers, cocktail onions, tarragon and lemon, this condiment tastes of a majesty so great that one would think that you slaved over the stuff. But that’s not the case. Continue reading →

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Classic Mussels with White Wine and Herbs

Classic Mussels with White Wine and Herbs

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This mussel recipe is brought to you by my wonderfully talented friend Arber – given the low price point of mussels, quick cooking time and ability to stand up to any sauce that you could throw at them, there is no reason that more home cooks shouldn’t include them in their repertoire. Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms © Photo by Angela Gunder

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Angela| 1 Comment

With sweet blue crab and crunchy panko, these mushrooms are lightened by lemon zest and parsley, along with a healthy dose of cayenne for kick. Make a batch of these for loved ones, and I am sure that your street cred will go through the roof. Homie? Homie. Continue reading →

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Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This version is far from super traditional, but I love it because it is way easy to prepare and incredibly piquant and flavorful. Some of the harder ingredients to find are substituted with pantry and supermarket staples. Though cajun purists would call this Creole Rice for its inclusion of tomatoes, culinary great Paul Prudhomme puts tomatoes in his, so I feel that I’m not in the wrong. Continue reading →

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Feast of the Seven Fishes

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

A custom with origins in Southern Italy, a series of fish dishes (and no meat) are prepared for Christmas Eve. The number of dishes varies – some say it’s seven for the seven sacraments, or 10 for the commandments. At the heart of the celebration is a gathering of family and friends for a delicious meal and (hopefully) fine company. Continue reading →

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Har Gow © Photo by Angela Gunder

Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Bamboo Shoots)

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Angela| 2 Comments

I came across this recipe the other day in finding a cheaper way to nosh on the addictive Crystal Shrimp Dumplings from China Fun here in the city – the darn things are so delicious that when I eat them piping hot, the filling all falls out for lack of letting them sit and chill. Waiting is overrated. Continue reading →

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Rosemary Lemon Swordfish

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Angela| 4 Comments

If you are graced with a grill, do yourself a favor and throw some of these bad boys on the barbie for a truly magical dinner. Beats a boring chicken breast any day of the week, and it’s a whole lot less work to get it moist and flavorful. Continue reading →

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Spicy Stuffed Flounder

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

The flavor in this dish comes from a good dose of savory veggies that are simmered in stock rather than sauteed in butter. Flaky, moist flounder is topped with spices and lemon and nestled above a lovely stuffing of tender shrimp, herbs, vegetables and bread crumbs. It tastes like a million bucks and a million calories, but it is just plain good for you eatin’! Continue reading →

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Poor Man’s Linguine with Clams

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

This recipe is made exactly how I crave it – a semi-boring jarred white sauce is enlivened by barely cooked garlic, bright chopped parsley, and a lovely kick from toasted red pepper flakes (which you can certainly leave out if you don’t like it spicy). Continue reading →

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Steamed Mussels with Tarragon and Shallots

Steamed Mussels with Tarragon and Shallots

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Angela| 3 Comments

A pot of mussels, for me, is a treat worth sharing with special folks around. It’s rare these days that we get to partake in such a tactile experience – a large pot is slapped in the middle of a table, and folks collectively tuck in with their hands, scooping, dipping and munching on sweet mussels and typically a tangle of crispy fries or crusty bread. Continue reading →

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Shrimp Risotto

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Angela| 2 Comments

There are a million variations on this recipe, and the good news is that you can use the same ingredients below and just swap out the shrimp for whatever your heart desires – blanched asparagus spears, porcini mushrooms, lobster, roasted butternut squash, you name it. Continue reading →

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