Roasted Shrimp and Orzo Salad

Now that the temperatures are finally warming up around here and the snow and ice have finally started to melt, it’s time to start thinking about warmer recipes. You know, recipes that are good for spring and summer picnics or when you really don’t want to cook. One of my favorites is a pasta salad.… Continue reading Roasted Shrimp and Orzo Salad

Ceviche Tostadas

When the weather turns hot, I like cool meals. It’s time for grilled proteins and pasta salads, poke and lettuce wraps, anything that’s chilled and filling. I don’t care if it’s cold fried chicken, steak salad or raw fish, if it’s cold and full or flavor, it’s all I want. One of my favorite choices… Continue reading Ceviche Tostadas

Tuna with Cucumber-Olive Relish

It’s spring break here in Redondo, and that means that Passover and Easter are this coming weekend. If you’re entertaining friends and family like me, you have a menu planned. But in case you don’t, as always, I’m here to help. Both Passover and Easter have their rules about what you can and cannot eat.… Continue reading Tuna with Cucumber-Olive Relish

Roasted Salmon with Orzo

The past few weeks I’ve talked about how I’m trying to be healthy in the new year while still eating delicious, filling meals. I’ve cut back on the sweets (somewhat) and I’m making hearty dishes. Since it’s National Soup month and it’s been a pretty cold start to the year, the last couple weeks have… Continue reading Roasted Salmon with Orzo

Grilled Shrimp Orzo Salad

It’s August which means we’re deep into the summer. I still can’t believe there are only a couple more weeks before school starts. And unlike last year, school is actually going to start! But while the kids going off to school means more time for you to run errands, go shopping or just binge all… Continue reading Grilled Shrimp Orzo Salad

Ahi Poke

The past few months I’ve been trying to make our dinners a little healthier. While I’ve been making meals from scratch forever, you need to do more than just copy a recipe. The ingredients you use are also very important. As you all know, I try to get the freshest ingredients from produce to proteins.… Continue reading Ahi Poke

Roasted Salmon with Grapefruit Sauce

Ever since the new year started I’ve been trying to eat healthier. No, it wasn’t a New Year’s resolution, I just decided it was time. I mean, I’ve spent the past year stuck in the house eating and drinking all the bad (ie yummy) stuff like cookies, ice cream and cocktails. So, I decided it… Continue reading Roasted Salmon with Grapefruit Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Relish

When staying at home merges with 80 degree heat and no air conditioning, one thing happens for me in regards to cooking: I move my kitchen outside. That’s right, warm weather means it’s time to fire up my grill. I love my grill! I’ll grill anything from meat or fish to fruits and vegetables. I’ve… Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Lemon Relish