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Tastes of Past and Present - Shrimp Cakes with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

posted July 14, 2010 in First, Make a Roux!

Years ago when I lived in Baton Rouge, I frequented a local burger joint that served a spicy shrimp burger. It was the same idea as a crab cake, yet made with shrimp and placed on a bun with some remoulade sauce. The shrimp cake itself was (read full article)

An Evening at Park Ave

posted June 20, 2010 in Foodie In Disguise

Chef/Owner David Slay took a break from the kitchen during evening service and walked the floor to happy guests and satisfied diners… My monthly foodie dining group met on Saturday to enjoy dining at Park Ave in Stanton. Stanton you asked? Yes, (read full article)

Eastern Shore Grilled Chicken Salad

posted June 07, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning 2 Vidalia onions, thickly sliced 4 large mushroom caps, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise hot sauce to taste salt and pe (read full article)

Spicy Crab Cake Panini

posted May 31, 2010 in Don\'t Forget Delicious!

I’ve mentioned my Cuisinart Griddler 4-in-1 panini maker previously, but I’m not sure I’ve conveyed just how in love with this thing I truly am. So far I’ve used it to make panini sandwiches, pancakes (several times) and fren (read full article)

Spicy Crab Cake Panini

posted May 31, 2010 in Don\'t Forget Delicious!

I’ve mentioned my Cuisinart Griddler 4-in-1 panini maker previously, but I’m not sure I’ve conveyed just how in love with this thing I truly am. So far I’ve used it to make panini sandwiches, pancakes (several times) and fren (read full article)

Cucumber and Radish Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

posted May 22, 2010 in Taste

I received a bunch of radishes in my CSA box last week and now I think I am a radish addict!  I ate the ones I received and bought more.  I love how they are spicy and crunchy and watery....all at the same time.  For this salad, I pair (read full article)

Heavenly Deviled Eggs

posted April 06, 2010 in Frugal Front Porch

With Easter now behind us, of course there’s deviled eggs on the menu. I’ve had deviled eggs in a range of flavors but my secret ingredient made it just a bit healthier than the standard version. First we start with perfectly hard boiled egg (read full article)

Anna's Spicy Pimento Cheese - Almost as good as Palmetto Cheese!

  Publix has recently started carrying a new brand of pre-made pimento cheese called Palmetto Cheese!  It is absolutely delicious!  Palmetto Cheese  This brand is from South Carolina bed and breakfast place and the logo (read full article)

Simple, Succulent, Spicy: Shrimp in a Chipotle, Lime, & Cilantro "Remoulade"

posted January 08, 2010 in Tasty Trix

Look at me, getting all fancy with my plating! But who am I kidding? Dinner actually looked more like this: Now that's more like it.  That baked corn tortilla in the above photo notwithstanding, I am going pretty light on the carbs for the (read full article)

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