Asparagus flan - this luscious savory custard, infused with the delicate flavors of asparagus, crab meat, and fresh tarragon is so light and airy, and tastes absolutely sublime! It's a great first course or appetizer, or can be served as a main dish, coupled with a fresh salad, and a glass of chilled white wine. Here's a nice little spring ...
Celery root and smoked salmon gratin
Celery root and smoked salmon gratin - in this creamy dish, aromatic celery root pairs beautifully with smoked fish, red onions and dill-flavored crème fraîche for a quick and easy dinner. I have a quick and easy recipe for you today, and yet something that will come out looking, and tasting like a fancy elaborate dish. It's a simple gratin ...
Stuffed calamari in lemon butter sauce
Stuffed calamari in lemon butter sauce - these delicious calamari bites stuffed with creamy tuna filling, then cooked in a tangy lemon butter sauce, with capers, garlic and lots of fresh parsley, are the perfect fancy meal for a special occasion. When you hear calamari, you most certainly imagine fried calamari rings, with some sort of ...
Baked rockfish with fennel and blood oranges
Baked rockfish with fennel and blood oranges - caramelized fennel, roasted blood oranges, and juicy white fish fillets - you get a burst of citrusy, fresh flavors, and a vibrant, delicious dinner that's sure to impress, and is quick and easy to make. Have you made your Valentine's dinner reservations yet? If you are like me, and just decided ...
Creamy spinach and okra soup {callaloo}
Creamy spinach and okra soup with crab meat and coconut milk - mild, perfectly balanced flavors in a thick, luscious broth - delicious and comforting! This is one of my favorite soup recipes ever, and therefore it deserves a place on the blog. It is from The Essential Caribbean Cookbook: 50 Classic Recipes, With Step-By-Step Photographs I ...
Baked salmon with creamy leeks
Baked salmon with creamy leeks is a classic and all time favorite recipe - simple, yet absolutely delicious, it's perfect for entertaining, and quick to make! This is an old favorite - one of those tried and true recipes that I absolutely love! It's really easy but so delicious and impressive you would think there's some special trick ...
Sauteed Crab Over Squash Puree
Sauteed crab over squash puree - a lovely medley of flavors that come together as an elegant and delicious appetizer. This sauteed crab over squash puree is such a festive appetizer that's also easy to make, and quick to impress. The inspiration for it came from a recent vacation in French Polynesia. The chef at the private island resort ...