Showing posts with label shrimp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shrimp. Show all posts

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Weekly Favorites 06/16/19 to 06/22/19

Weekly FavoritesEvery Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These are this week's favorites!

Eggplant is not something I cook with often. I've tried Eggplant Parmesan and even cut it in to thin slices to use in place of lasagna noodles. But this stuff eggplant takes it to a new level. I just might have to try this one out!
I love cinnamon and sugar dusted fruits and vegetables. They go perfectly with roasted meats! I never thought to add the roasted nuts to it though!

The presentation here stopped me in my tracks. Once I came to, I looked at the salmon. Truth be told, there is little that can done that can ruin a good salmon filet! It's always so good!

These flatbreads look amazing! Almost like a fajita!

My wife and I were talking about making stuffed peppers the other day. I like to take a look at the way other people do their stuffed peppers to see how they make them!

There is nothing like some fresh produce! These habaneros look amazing!

One of my favorite foods to take to a party is good spinach dip. But adding shrimp to the mix, genius!

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Location: Houston, TX, USA

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Weekly Favorites 06/09/19 to 06/15/19

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles.
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These are this week's favorites!

I never did meet a cheeseboard I didn't like, especially with those mixed olives front and center!
I've always liked pasta, maybe a little too much. Hello carbs. So, I may try out this dish with cucumber noodles to make it a healthier option!

Chicago has always been one of those places I've always wanted to go. Now, I have a brunch guide for my trip, which happens to be my favorite meal!

Let's be honest, I love meat. But there are options out there for protein that don't involve meat, especially as every day we hear more and more that we need to limit our red meat intake.

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Location: Houston, TX, USA

Monday, May 6, 2019

Weekly Favorites 04/21/19 to 04/27/19

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles.
Weekly Favorites
These are this week's favorites!

There's just something about herbed lamb chops that gets my mouth watering. Just look at these and tell me they don't look amazing!

We've been making a Loaded Baked Potato Soup around the house, sometimes sneaking some corn in there. It's interesting to see other takes on potato and corn soup.
Just look at this! Do I really need to tell you why this caught my eye?

As much as I love a good homemade tomato sauce, a pasta dish with homemade pesto is perfect for hot summer nights!

I've always enjoyed Brussels Sprouts. These baked with chicken and bacon are going to be a must try for me!

I love pretzels. There are so many different options beyond the traditional sea salt. Not to mention, all of the different variations on the types of pretzels!

It's been a while since I shared a recipe from Indian Clay Pot. This salmon has so many flavors that I cook with almost on a daily basis!

When I saw pan seared scallops and shrimp, I was intrigued. But when I saw shitake mushrooms and asparagus, I was hooked.

This Tomato Galette looks like something perfect to cook for the upcoming Mother's Day!

There is so much big flavor in a good hearty bolognese sauce!

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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Weekly Favorites 04/07/19 to 04/13/19

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles.
Weekly Favorites
These are this week's favorites!


As much as I like complex recipes, there's something about a simple recipe with only three ingredients that just draws me in. Plus, I never met a graham cracker crust I didn't like.
Shrimp and teriyaki are two of my favorite ingredients, and this recipe combines them into one dish with pasta, one of my other favorite ingredients!

This mustard mopped piece of beef looks amazing! I may have to develop a recipe of my own to make this at home!

Butter cookies are one of my favorite cookies. I can sit and devour a tin of those Danish butter cookies. Add some chocolate on top, and I just can't pass it up!

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Monday, January 7, 2019

Weekly Favorites 12/30/18 to 01/05/19

Welcome to 2019! I am excited to share my favorite posts with you this week!
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I have always been a huge fan of pizza! But my go to has always been the thin crust Italian style neopolitan pizza. But, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and I had to immediately stop and take a look at this delicious looking Chicago Style Deep Dish!

It looks like I am continuing my quest to learn about curry and Indian style foods, and I am continuing to learn that I have a lot to learn My wife has always liked Chicken Tikka Masala, so maybe I can make this for her!
Raspberry and cream go so well together, especially on a hot summer day! These flavors are so cooling! The introduction of coconut sounds absolutely spectacular.

Continuing my education in curry and Indian foods, I came across this recipe I had never heard of before! Of course, I love chicken and I'm developing more and more of my curiosity of curry, so this recipe is a home run!

My wife has been trying to remove dairy from her diet as much as possible. This has lead me to look at recipes that have dairy alternatives in them. The coconut sauce with these spiced green beans could be just the thing to try!

I'm always drawn to something new that I think that my kids just might eat, even if there is fight to get there! They have tried curry and liked it. They always ask if we are having rice with our dinner. So maybe if I put them together?

I didn't realize until this last article, that this week's post was heavy in all things coconut and curry! So why not close it out that way. Coconut shrimp is one of my favorite ways to make and eat shrimp. Add some curry in there, and it's a really good thing going!

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Curry Shrimp

Two things I love together in one dish, shrimp and curry! We put this curry dish together with some items we had in the pantry, and it came together pretty easy! For the curry spice, we used the Maharajah blend from Seasonality Spices.


The Recipe:
Curry Shrimp
Curry Shrimp

  • 1 Onion - Diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper - Diced
  • 1 14.5 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 8 Ounce Can Coconut Milk
  • 10 to 16 Shrimp - Peeled and Deveined
  • 1 Tablespoon Maharajah Blend
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Rice (Optional)
  • Naan Bread
  • Olive Oil

Sauté the onions and green bell peppers in olive oil with salt and pepper, until the onions are translucent. Add the diced tomatoes and coconut milk and the Maharajah Blend. Stir to combine. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir to combine. Let cook for a few minutes, five minutes at most. When the shrimp turn pink, it's ready to eat! 

This can be served over rice if desired. It turned out a little bit soupy, so rice would help soak up some of the extra liquid. The naan bread is a great way to help scoop everything up!

Happy eating!
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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Simple Shrimp Scampi

I love how simple this recipe is. It has just a few ingredients, but still has big flavor! The lemon, butter, and shrimp are perfect together!

The Recipe:

Simple Shrimp Scampi
Simple Shrimp Scampi
  • 1/2 Pound Shrimp - Peeled and Deveined
  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • 1/2 Dry White Wine
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1 Shallot - Minced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves - Minced 
  • 3 Scallions - Chopped
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Linguini
  • Fresh Parsley

In a heavy bottom skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Add some crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Add in the white wine and lemon juice. I prefer a dry white wine, like a sauvignon Blanc. 

Cook the shrimp until on both sides. The shrimp will cook fast, so just a few minutes per side. When the shrimp are almost done, add in the scallions and cook just long enough to heat. You don't want them to over cook.

Serve over linguine and garnish with the fresh parsley. If you're feeling up for an adventure, this is great with fresh pasta! This pairs really well with some Cheesy Garlic Bread!

Happy eating!
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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Seafood Pasta Diavolo

I've always loved pasta, especially with seafood. The textures and flavors go so well together. It's especially good with some added spice, like Seafood Pasta Diavolo! Diavolo sauce, or fra diavolo sauce, is typically a tomato based sauce with some red pepper or other spice added to it to give it some heat.

Let's cook!
Seafood Pasta Diavolo
Seafood Pasta Diavolo


 The Recipe:

  • 1 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Shallot - Diced
  • 4 Garlic Gloves - Diced
  • 1 Cup Dry White Wine
  • Scallops
  • Whole Clams
  • Shrimp
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Linguine
  • Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

To start, heat the olive oil over in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Pan sear the scallops for about a minute on each side, until well seared and golden brown. Remove the scallops and set aside.

Lower the heat to medium. In the remaining oil, sauté the shallot and garlic with red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. I like mine spicy, so I use a lot of red pepper flakes. When the garlic is golden, deglaze with the wine. A sauvignon blanc works great for this. Add in the tomatoes. When the sauce begins to reduce, add in the shrimp and cover. Keep an eye on the shrimp. They will cook really fast. Flip the shrimp about halfway through. You'll know to flip them, when the pink color starts to creep up the sides. 

After you flip the shrimp, add the clams and scallops in, and cover. When the clams open, the sauce is done, and you're ready to eat! I served this with linguine, but a spaghetti or angel hair would work as well. A fresh pasta would work great too. Sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley on top. This would also pair well with some cheesy garlic bread!

**A note about the seafood. I made this dish just for me. I used five shrimp, four clams, and three scallops. Depending on how many people you are cooking for, you would need to increase the amount of seafood. Use these numbers as a guide.

Happy eating!
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Sunday, May 6, 2018

Weekly Favorites 04/29/18 to 05/05/18

Weekly Favorites
Time for another batch of favorite food and restaurant articles. This week, all of my favorite articles come from my fellow bloggers!


One-Pot Shrimp Black Bean and Rice - via A Spicy Perspective
One Pot Shrimp and Black Beans
One Pot Shrimp and Black Beans
Photo Credit A Spicy Perspective

 This recipe combines two of my favorite things, shrimp and black beans and rice! I've been pretty impressed with everything I've seen from A Spicy Perspective, so this one will be a must try for me!


Pizza Rolls - via The Girl Who Ate Everything

Pizza Rolls
Pizza Rolls
Photo Credit The Girl Who Ate Everything
This again has two reasons for getting my attention. She understands the struggle of having kids and trying your best to make something they will eat, let alone enjoy. My mom used to make Pizza Bread for parties when I was growing up. These rolls remind a lot of that!


How to Build a Salsa Bar - via Damn Delicious

How to Build a Salsa Bar
How to Build a Salsa Bar
Photo Credit Damn Delicious
One of the great party planning struggles is addressed right here. Leading up to a party, it's always a question of what foods to have out waiting for guests. Make the perfect salsa bar and your party guests will not want for more!





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Sunday, April 15, 2018

Weekly Favorites 04/08/18 to 04/14/18

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Wow, another week has gone by! It's been busy around here, but it's been slow in the favorite food and restaurant article department! Again this week, I only found one article to put up!







Trawling for Shrimp and Grits - via Garden and Gun
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

I never met a grit I didn't like, much less a shrimp I didn't like! Here, Garden & Gun walks through five great southern restaurants, and their takes on a classic dish. One of them is even from Houston!
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Sunday, March 18, 2018

Weekly Favorites 03/11/18 to 03/17/18

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Another week gone by, and another list of my favorite food and restaurant articles!

Performance Plate - via Outside Magazine

Energy Bars
Energy Bars - Photo Credit Six Studio Stocksy
I don't get out as much as I used to, but I still consider myself a pretty active, outdoorsy guy. If you're like me, a good snack bar or granola bar goes a long way when hunger strikes. Here, Outside Magazine's editors bring you the top list of snack bars! 



Shrimp and Carolina Gold Grits
Shrimp and Carolina Gold Grits
Photo Credit Johnny Autry/Garden & Gun
We don't make shrimp and grits often, but when we do, watch out, there's a shrimp or grit that stands a chance! So when I saw this Chinese influence shrimp and rice dish, I had to click on it! And you better believe I'll be making this sometime soon!



Southern Soul's Brunswick Stew Recipe
Southern Soul's Brunswick Stew Recipe
Photo Credit Garden & Gun
I don't know exactly what it was that drew me in to this recipe, maybe it was the smoked meat, or the spice, or the  fact that serves 15 to 18 people, but I do know, that I am going to have to try it! 




Baked Ravioli
Baked Ravioli at Frost
Photo Credit Robert Sietsema/Eater.com
When I think of New York City, I always think of classic Italian restaurants either in Little Italy or The Bronx or Brooklyn. Here, eater.com lays out 11 of the best old-school Italian joints to check out next time you find yourself there!
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Sunday, March 4, 2018

Weekly Favorites 02/25 to 03/03

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It's been another exciting week for finding food and restaurant articles! Don't worry though, I've got a few new posts in the works too!




The Best Queso in Houston - via Houston Press
The Best Queso in Houston
The Best Queso in Houston
Photo Credit Erika Kwee/Houston Press
I honestly believe that best way to measure to caliber of a Mexican restaurant is by the quality of their queso! Luckily I live in Houston, where we have no shortage of  good Mexican restaurants to choose from! The Houston Press did the hard work for us here and diligently sampled 20 of the great city's quesos to bring us this Top 20 List. Spoiler, Torchy's Tacos came in at number one.
Shrimp on the Rocks - via Garden & Gun
Shrimp on the Rocks
Shrimp on the Rocks
Photo Credit Johnny Autry/Garden & Gun

One of my favorite fish preparations is a whole redfish with the scales removed, crusted in Kosher salt, with some olive oil and fresh lemon. The fish comes out of the oven and just falls apart! When i came across this Shrimp on the Rocks recipe, it struck me as similar to the fish recipe. This will be a must try for me!


Magnolia Table Opens in Waco - via KHOU.com
Magnolia Table Opens in Waco
Magnolia Table Opens in Waco
Photo Credit khou.com
Not long ago, Waco was just another small Texas town. Baylor University helped put it on the map, but it wasn't a destination. But then a few years back, Chip and Joanna Gaines helped put Waco on the map with everyone's favorite show. Then they made Waco a destination when they opened up shop at Magnolia Market. Now, it looks they may have done it again with the opening of Magnolia Table.


Bacon Popcorn Drizzled with Creole-Spiced Butter - via Garden & Gun
Bacon Popcorn Drizzled with Creole-Spiced Butter
Bacon Popcorn Drizzled with Creole-Spiced Butter
Photo Credit Eugenia Uhl/Garden & Garden
This has so many things going for it! The flavor pop of the creole-spice butter, the bacon. For those out there who maybe haven't noticed yet, Garden & Gun is quickly becoming one of my favorite stops for culinary inspiration. This popcorn is definitely getting filed away for our next movie night at home!

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

7 Filling Italian Recipes That Won’t Put a Dent in Your Diet

I've got some Italian ancestry, so it only makes sense that I am drawn to Italian foods. But let's be honest, some of the old Italian recipes are loaded with extras that we don't need in our diets. I've made oven fried chicken before and it turns out great, so I'm going to have to try out the Baked Chicken Parmesan. The Skinny Shrimp Scampi caught my attention too. My version has always had some extra butter, possibly some cream, and definitely some cheese added in. I'll have to try out this healthier option.



7 Filling Italian Recipes That Won’t Put a Dent in Your Diet:



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Thursday, June 2, 2016

17 Seriously Delicious Ideas for Shrimp

Some new content coming soon! In the meantime, enjoy these shrimp ideas. I know what I'll be doing this weekend!



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