30
May
2010
Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Bamboo Shoots)
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.
24
Apr
2010
Rosemary Lemon Swordfish
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.
23
Apr
2010
Spicy Stuffed Flounder
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’!
23
Apr
2010
Poor Man’s Linguine with Clams
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).
19
Apr
2010
Steamed Mussels with Tarragon and Shallots
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.
28
Mar
2010
Shrimp Risotto
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.