It’s that time of the year when all we can think about are the holidays and holiday shopping. Running to stores for sales and bargains, checking the web every 5 minutes for great deals, but not leaving enough time for ourselves to prepare a healthy, nutritious and delicious meal. Well, for the amount of time…
Tag: Shrimp
Shrimp Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto
I say this with a very heavy sigh, the cold weather is here. :((((. Just a few days ago I was enjoying beautiful, warm, beach weather and then came home to 40 degrees. Oh well, that’s what happens when you live in the northeast of USA. To keep warm, I like to prepare hearty meals…
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp With Watermelon And Basil
It’s in the high 80’s and you don’t really feel like cooking anything that will create much heat in the kitchen but you still want something nutritious, and great tasting. Hmm, what shall you make? How about some prosciutto (Italian ham)wrapped shrimp served with a cool and refreshing watermelon and basil? You get both savory…
Shrimp with Fresh Asparagus and Strawberry Tomatoes served over Arugula
Gorgeous Strawberry Tomatoes One of the pleasures of cooking is finding the perfect ingredients. For me, going to the grocery and the farmers market is like a child going to a toy store, it’s exciting! I always enjoy finding beautiful, fresh ingredients, especially the vegetables. Knowing that they taste delicious, all by themselves or paired…
Shrimp Stuffed Squid
Today was a beautiful day in New York City, although a bit cooler than it appeared. I wanted to find a reason to turn the oven on to take the chill out and also enjoy some delicious shrimp. So I decided to make shrimp stuffed squid. It looks so elegant, like you spent hours in…
Lime Basil Shrimp With Mint Melon Salad
If you are looking for some ideas for fresh Spring meals, you need to try this delicious, quick and colorful recipe. I simply love how easy this is to prepare and it looks so festive. It basically took less than 15 minutes, including the prep and it provides, protein and many valuable vitamins. If you…
Thai Peanut Satay Shrimp
This meal is packed with not only protein but flavor. It’s quick to prepare, under 10 minutes, and you can serve it either as an appetizer or for your main course. To prepare this, I purchased a store bought Thai Peanut Satay Sauce and mixed it with some peanut oil. I place the shrimp on…
Jambalaya
It’s that time of the year, Mardi Gras! Time to celebrate and feast before the fast. Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It’s a huge celebration in Louisiana. But if you cannot make it…
Spicy Shrimp
Why wait for takeout when you can have a healthy, organic, delicious and quick meal on the dinner table sooner than it would take you to call, order, and provide your credit card? This meal takes less than 5 minutes and is super easy to prepare. Just follow the recipe and you may adjust the…
Shrimp Stir Fry
I don’t know anyone who does not like some type of Chinese food. But sometimes when you place an order, you may not always get what you want. It may be too salty, too greasy, too bland or it may be just right. But when you make it at home, it’s always just right. You…
Garlic Shrimp With Grape Tomatoes
If you are in the mood for a meal packed with great flavor but one that can be prepared in a flash this is your answer! This is very low in fat and calories and from start to finish you can be eating in 10 minutes. How simple is that?! I just used simple, healthy…
Coconut Shrimp with Peanut Sauce served over Arugula
Imagine yourself away to a tropical paradise where there is warm sunshine, clear blue waters, a slight breeze and delicious food. This is such a nice thought especially on such a cool day as today here in New York City. I could have made a hearty meal, some soup or roast but instead I imagined…
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