Thanksgiving aside, I’ve been pondering and searching for appetizers that are elegant, refreshing (had enough of carb overload) and easy to make and serve for holiday entertaining AND in particular, for an event on Dec. 6th at The Alley restaurant in Newport Beach where I’m the guest chef. Even though I’m kind of freaking out […]
Seafood
Olive-encrusted Pacific Seabass with Provencal Vegetables
This easy recipe for Olive-encrusted Pacific Seabass with Provencal Vegetables is my homage to the allure of Cannes and the fabulous seafood we had there. Jump to Recipe Gaston Gastounette in Cannes Instead of eating like President Nicolas Sarkozy and dining at La Petite Maison in Nice (widely known to be the favorite restaurant of […]
Shrimp and Pasta with Romesco Sauce
We all have our favorite tomato-based Italian pasta sauce whether it’s a quick and light Marinara sauce, robust homemade Ragu Bolognese, or the summery no-cook alla Checca with fresh tomatoes and basil, but to change it up a little, I’d like to suggest a nutty, rich-flavored Romesco sauce. The combination of roasted red peppers and […]
Tuna Steak au Poivre
Here on She’s Cookin’ I specialize in simple + seasonal, quick and easy recipes that fit your busy lifestyle. I’m always mindful of creating nutritious dishes that take advantage of the freshest seasonal produce available in the markets, and often inspired from what I have growing in our own garden. With that said, I know […]
Southern Shrimp and Crab Burgers
When you’re craving seafood, these Shrimp and Crab Burgers hit the spot! America’s Favorite Seafood is Shrimp! Mardi Gras always gets me thinking about Southern food, especially the Creole and Cajun shrimp dishes that remind me of New Orleans. Did you know that shrimp is America’s favorite seafood? Yes, indeed. And there are Northern Shrimp […]
Grilled Whole Fish with Soy Ginger Sauce
What could be easier than grilling the whole fish? I mean, why bother with filleting when grilled whole fish looks impressive and is so flavorful! How to Select Fresh Fish Careening through the aisles of Costco in a carefully orchestrated path that circles around the wine bins and heads toward the fresh fish section, I […]
Glazed Copper River Salmon
♬♩Schooool’s out for summmerrr♬♩And our house was exploding with excitement and euphoria last week, as our offspring graduated from high school with family from distant lands here to celebrate and witness the watershed event. The house has returned to normal – just the three humans and our two canine and feline masters. It’s Monday and […]
Grilled Tuna with Ginger-Lime Sauce
Cooking is not something that comes naturally – it’s a skill that’s developed over time just like anything else. Once you familiarize yourself with the tools of the trade and feel comfortable in a kitchen you’re more able to “throw” a satisfying and delicious meal together with what you have on hand. Over the years […]
Crushin’ it at Z’Tejas
Last week we had an all-around fantastic OC BlogCrush meet-up at Z’Tejas in South Coast Plaza. Hosted by the ebullient Frank Groff, bloggers were greeted with chilled, lip-smacking-good blended Chambord Margaritas. We had a chance to mingle and chat with bloggers from all around Orange County while the kitchen, headed by Chef Danny Stevens, kept rolling out […]
Morrocan Swordfish
I’ve been posting a lot of fish recipes lately because we’re trying to eat less red meat and this weekend was no exception, especially since The Don returned from a very successful show in Fort Worth, TX where beef rules (just ask Oprah). I adapted this recipe from one found in Cooking Light. Cumin, cinnamon, and ginger are common spices in Morrocan cuisine, so I have dubbed this delicious dish: Moroccan Swordfish…