This gorgeous slab of prime seafood was sent directly to me by Jeb, the fisherman who caught it – how exciting is that! See, I am easy to please, contrary to what some say. Red, healthy, sustainable – that’s Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon. Coveted by savvy seafood lovers around the world, Bristol Bay sockeye is […]
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Endless Summer: Pineapple Fried Rice
Even if Labor Day weekend is here and the kids are back to school, you don’t have to say good-bye to summer completely. Here in Southern California the hottest days are often in September and October. Cool salads or dishes with a tropical twist can help extend the summer wherever you call home. One of […]
Shrimp and Shishito Peppers
Low in everything except flavor, shrimp and shishito peppers come together in a flash for a quick weekday meal or an impressive, yet effortless, weekend dinner with friends. Really, the only “labor” involved is peeling and deveining the fresh shrimp – notice I said “fresh” shrimp – this is because you’re going to buy the […]
Shrimp and Crab Cake Burgers with Avocado Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce
Yes! A burger designed for seafood lovers who want only the true taste of crab and fresh shrimp unsullied by fillers or strong seasonings. Inspired by the incredible fresh-caught seafood dishes that are seared in my taste memory since visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast last month, these luscious shrimp and crab cake burgers were made […]
Baked Coconut Shrimp
One of America’s all time favorite appetizers for any occasion is coconut shrimp – am I wrong? Unless, of course, you’re allergic to seafood or don’t like shrimp and/or you don’t favor coconut (what!!). If you fall in either of these two categories, you may as well click out now. Me, I love both and […]
Fast, Fresh + Easy: Smoky Date Teriyaki Wild Salmon
We’re talking dinner here, especially those weeknight dinners where you need to get it on the table fast to satisfy hungry mouths and because you’ve got things to do, people to see, a couch calling your name…. But you still want to create an appealing, nutritious meal because your family deserve the best! My mainstay […]
Chinese New Year 2014 – Year of the Horse
I am excited to be in Shanghai, China to experience the energy and excitement of preparations for the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival. Much like our New Year, it is a time of celebration and an occasion for joyous family reunion to welcome a new beginning. Eastern culture follows lunar cycles – […]
Let’s Not Talk Turkey: Salmon with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce
Short and sweet today. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends and a safe return if you’re traveling back home. Me, I’m taking The Young Baker and sous chef Adam to The Bruery to taste some of the finest craft beer produced in Southern California while The Don is overseeing Operation Christmas […]
Coconut Aminos for Paleo, Gluten Free and Low Sodium Cooking
Love the salty umami of soy sauce but not the side effects of ingesting so much sodium – you know, those dreaded added pounds and bloat from water retention? Or maybe you’re following a Paleo, gluten-free or low sodium diet and want or need to eliminate soy. The solution: coconut aminos. For us, it’s the […]
Farmers Market Dinner – Lemon and Herb Stuffed Grilled Branzino
Walking to the Friday farmers market, sunlight dancing on the waves of the Pacific and iconic Huntington Beach Pier as a backdrop, is one of the best perks of living where I do, besides the obvious: sun, surf, sand and laid-back beach culture that comes with living in Huntington Beach, the surf mecca of SoCal. […]