Category Archives: Seafood

Scallops on greens

Seafood today! I don’t cook scallops very often but I feel it’s important for my family to have a full repertoire of tastes. This is a very simple and quick recipe that I got from the food network.  Very simple … Continue reading

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Shrimp with garlic, lemon, and dill

This is the quickest, yet yummiest, shrimp recipe. All you need is  onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and dill and it takes about 10 minutes to make.  Just be sure to keep a bag of frozen shrimp handy in the … Continue reading

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Fish soup for the summer

I just love the recipes that work well all year round.  I first posted this recipe back in November (2009). This time I made it in the heart of summer and fed three hungry kids (mine and a guest). I … Continue reading

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Shrimp with butternut squash and mango

Lots of catch-up to do.  I’ll start with the fanciest recipe of the week. Before I forget the modifications I made. This recipe is from Nigella Express and she rightfully included it in her quick recipes book. It’s an easy … Continue reading

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Shrimp “saganaki” with brown rice

This recipe is a repeat, served as dinner this time. Prepare the ‘Shrimp with tomato sauce and cheese’ recipe and serve  with brown rice cooked per package instructions. It’s been more than ten years now that I’ve cooked this shrimp … Continue reading

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Shrimp with tomato sauce and feta cheese

This is a well-known dish in Greece, called ‘garides saganaki’. We had it yesterday.  I am in love… I can’t have too much. I take it easy with the tobasco and pepper when I cook for the family and my … Continue reading

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