Cajun Shrimp & Rice

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 This weekend was so fun, but almost a blurrrrr.  Did I sleep?  I sure feel like I didn't.  I thought about taking a recoup day on Monday- but failed to remember that with all the hustle and … [Read more...]

Cavatappi with Shrimp & Vodka Sauce

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Because it is Friday, I bring you some fun (translation: booze filled pasta).  Well.. I also brought you a spiked fruit salad on Monday..  but it was Monday.  I think we all could use a drink … [Read more...]

Truffled Crawfish Mac & Cheese

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For the New Year holiday my sweet Fireman and I dined out at a local hot spot, Brownstone, formerly inspired by chef Casey Thompson and her love for Southern cuisine.  The girl was amazing on Top … [Read more...]

Pesto-Crusted Salmon

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I always love being invited over for dinner- someone else to do the cooking. I love looking forward to the unknown as to what is going to be served.  Isn't it like, the best … [Read more...]

Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

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According to one of my favorite 4 year olds- this is rice with the 'yucky stuff'.   He actually loves fried rice- but announces what would make you think different.  His momma- one of my … [Read more...]

Cajun Shrimp-Stuffed Potatoes

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This is a good recipe.  By good, I mean easy enough for a weeknight, fun enough for a weekend, and definitely a conversation piece for entertaining friends for a dinner meal.  After all- even … [Read more...]

Recipe Redux: Tamari & Honey Glazed Scallops

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A proud dietitian that I am today.  Why so proud, you ask?  Well, folks.. I am lucky to be apart of the first and only recipe challenge founded by registered dietitians, The Recipe ReDux .  The … [Read more...]

Seafood Risotto

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Last week my Fireman hit a milestone- he has reached 30 years on this earth.  Of course, I made much to do about this special day, including throwing (with the help of FireMom) a surprise party … [Read more...]

Chicken Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya

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With the recent passing of Fat Tuesday I was flooded with Cajun inspired recipes.  It's no lie that NOLA provides some yummy recipes..and I'm feelin' like some surf'n turf today. Cajun Style.  … [Read more...]

Cilantro-Lime Salmon Burgers

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I think I've made salmon pretty much every way you can make it.  Or at least I thought I had, until now.  I was a bit skeptical of the salmon patty.  Never seemed appealing to me, and I'm actually … [Read more...]