August 23, 2011 – 4:02 pm
Grilled Clams and Mussels with Parmesan Aioli Making food for our families is one of the most mundane and also sacred things we can do each day to foster healthy bodies and healthy families. Sitting down to the table for dinner can sometimes be trying when dealing with busy schedules, but it is also a […]
Shrimp, Snap Pea and Couscous Salad 1/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and grilled 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, or 2 teaspoons, minced 8 oz. snap peas or 2 cups 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons dill 6 oz. […]
Curried Mussels This one is great. Mussels aren’t my favorite, but I really like them this way. You can serve the mussels alone as an appetizer or over pasta as a main course. 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 1/2 pounds mussels (in the shell) 1 1/2 teaspoons curry 1/2 teaspoon salt […]
1 pound large shrimp, peeled 1 cup cherry tomatoes 2 zucchini, cut into 1” rounds 1 red onion, cut into 1” wedges 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 6 tablespoons fresh chives, minced 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper 2 teaspoons salt Place the shrimp and the vegetables on skewers and then into […]
My column ran on alewives a few weeks ago and from it my readers gifted me with their memories and even more information about alewives. One reader wrote: What memories you brought back to me this past Wednesday, June 1, with your article on Smoked Alewives. I was a child during the depression and I […]
1/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and grilled 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, or 2 teaspoons, minced 8 oz. snap peas or 2 cups 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons dill 6 oz. feta cheese 1 cup couscous, uncooked […]
Haddock with Herbed Butter, Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes Herbed Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup loosely packed basil 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley 1/2 shallot 1 small clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Caramelized Onions: 1 tablespoon butter 2 large onions, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black […]
August 17, 2010 – 12:38 pm
Summer in Maine often means lobster, and lobster we have. This recipe calls for making a lobster stock with the bodies and shells of the lobsters after the meat has been removed. The stock is then reduced with cream to make a rich sauce, which should be thick enough to coat the back of a […]
This is a great topping to go with grilled salmon, tuna, pork or chicken. It’s really important to make this salsa just before you seve it. It will sit for maybe half an hour, but is better is served immediately. It’s also important to finely dice the peppers and onions because they don’t have time […]
Clam Chowder There are three ingredients that make this a very traditional recipe: salt pork, day old biscuits or saltines and milk. The more you substitute the less traditional your chowder will be. Notice that there is no butter or flour to thicken the chowder. If there were, then it would be Cream of Clam […]
