Kicked up my lunch to a satisfying and nutritious notch. Went with one of autumn’s popular vegetables, leeks. These sweet and subtle flavors were excellent to pair with barley. Did it my way by adding other fresh/pantry ingredients like: onions carrot celery veggie bouillon cube salt/black pepper dried oregano fresh thyme veggie broth After sauteingContinue reading “BARLEY/LEEK SOUP WITH PAN-SEARED SHRIMP”
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SPICY SHRIMP/BELL PEPPERS
It was the beginning of something succulent. Went with a seafood dish that made my taste buds leaped with joy. Decided on a spicy shrimp meal. Layered same on a bed of pureed mini bell peppers consisting of: assorted colors(mini bell peppers) jalapeno onions garlic In a skillet, veggies were sautéed in a drizzle ofContinue reading “SPICY SHRIMP/BELL PEPPERS”
GRILLED SHRIMP/CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH FRILLS
When the temperatures are soaring on the outskirts, I’ve no time to be spending extended time on top of my stove. I often seek out quick, easy, and delicious meals. After all, I want to secure much-needed time to enjoy the summer. Went with that in mind this afternoon and oh, look what I managedContinue reading “GRILLED SHRIMP/CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH FRILLS”
CREAMY POLENTA IN THE COMPANY OF SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP
The flavors, spices, and ingredients were ‘popping’ in my kitchen. Didn’t have to hop on a plane, bus or train to garner a Jamaican, Italian and Southern experience. With the aid of a few relatively inexpensive ingredients, I was able to turn out quite a mouth-watering dish. My pantry yielded a pack of cornmeal forContinue reading “CREAMY POLENTA IN THE COMPANY OF SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP”
AN ASIAN/ITALIAN TABLE #SHRIMP/VEGGIE STIR-FRY AND RISOTTO
As I prepared and cooked my Asian/Italian inspired meal, I felt like a true Food Ambassador. The United Nations would be proud of yours truly. Okay, now I’m going over the top. But anyway guys, I was over the moon with the combining of both my dishes. With the help of a store-bought Risotto: IContinue reading “AN ASIAN/ITALIAN TABLE #SHRIMP/VEGGIE STIR-FRY AND RISOTTO”
WHO SAYS I CAN’T PLAY WITH FOOD? #RICE/CABBAGE WITH A HINT OF CURRY/CRANBERRIES
The other day, I felt like a kid again. I like to experiment and sometimes take my dishes to different and quirky level. What’s the worse that could occur? I just wouldn’t try that again.My palate and I were in a colorful and odd place. Well, that’s what I said to myself as I choppedContinue reading “WHO SAYS I CAN’T PLAY WITH FOOD? #RICE/CABBAGE WITH A HINT OF CURRY/CRANBERRIES”
SHRIMP IN A CURRY/COCONUT SAUCE
Supper was a rather quick and easy affair. It’s so convenient when all the ingredients and culinary ‘players’ are at your finger tips. I allowed the stored coconut milk to jump-start my curry/coconut sauce. Milk was simmered on low heat for a few minutes with a sprinkle of curry powder. Sauce was then seasoned withContinue reading “SHRIMP IN A CURRY/COCONUT SAUCE”
A SUMMER WRAP-UP #GRILLED AND SKEWERED SHRIMP
With summer on its way out I thought I would fire-up my in-door pan grill. And so I did with the sweet and crispy corn on the cob along with bell peppers and onions. Corns were brushed with a little olive oil and added to piping hot grill so as to wake up the beautifulContinue reading “A SUMMER WRAP-UP #GRILLED AND SKEWERED SHRIMP”
IT WAS A SEAFOOD KIND OF A MEAL #PAPRIKA AND CITRUS SHRIMP
I had a rather long day. And although it would have been just perfect to order delivery or eat out, I decided on neither. I just wanted to return to my nest and unwind. That meant unwinding with a sip of cocktail. Had a little left-over pinot noir on hand. And I put on aContinue reading “IT WAS A SEAFOOD KIND OF A MEAL #PAPRIKA AND CITRUS SHRIMP”
SUMMER IS IN THE HOUSE!! #GRILLED CITRUS SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND ONIONS
When the days become long and the temperatures sizzle on the outskirts, I want quick, easy and delicious. So, it was that in mind that I fired up my indoor pan grill and went to work on a seafood favorite of mind. Shrimp was marinated with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, black pepper, sprinkleContinue reading “SUMMER IS IN THE HOUSE!! #GRILLED CITRUS SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND ONIONS”