Tag: shrimp
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Six Ways to Eat More Fish
When we traveled to Italy, we enjoyed an abundance of fish and seafood—calamari, mussels, sea bass and more—whether we were in Rome, Venice or on the sun-drenched Isle of Capri. Surrounded by water, Italy is the perfect location to enjoy a variety of fresh seafood. Seafood is also an important part of the heart-healthy Mediterranean…
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Seasonal Favorite
Digging deeper into the flavors of summer, yesterday we enjoyed Scampi Primavera on our back porch as we savored the June breezes. Since Ronzoni published this recipe in a coupon circular years ago, it has been an irresistible family favorite. However, this dish differs from pasta primavera recipes that feature pasta and vegetables laden with…
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Countdown to Mardi Gras
As we approach Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras, I keep thinking about Cajun food. Therefore, it was no surprise when a recipe for Shrimp Étouffée from Cooking Light caught my eye a few weeks ago. Although it was a bit time intensive for a week night, I found it was well worth the effort. I began by…
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Inspired Cooking: Part II
Earlier in the week I blogged about a meal that my husband and I shared at one of our favorite restaurants, Gamberi alla Arugula, a delicious entrée combining shrimp, arugula and diced tomatoes in a garlic white wine lemon sauce over pasta. I mentioned that I would try to replicate the recipe in a lighter…
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Inspired Cooking
Last night we ate at one of my favorite restaurants, Ristorante Fieni’s. When you enter the small BYOB restaurant and are seated in one of several cozy rooms, you feel like a guest in someone’s home. The most heavenly aromas of simmering sauce, garlic and seafood drift from the nearby kitchen, as servers attentively treat…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 