Zesty Lemon Pepper Shrimp and Cauliflower Salad

Riced and roasted cauliflower, cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, finely diced red onions, and lemon zest. Tossed together with chicken broth, and topped lemon pepper grilled shrimp and a spoonfull of whole Greek yogurt.  Want a summer salad that is bursting with color and flavor? Here it is! I ran across a pair of beautifully vibrant purple…

Fresh Tuna Steak Salad

Fresh grilled tuna steaks. Cubed and combined with whole Greek yogurt, fresh dill, diced peppers, cherry tomatoes and served up on Belgian endives. Sprinkle with a little salt and top with dill pickled onions and a side of radish watermelons for a kick of flavor. If you want a little more crunch to your salad….

Shrimp and Cheddar Grits

Cheesy white cheddar grits topped with spicy shrimp, roasted potatoes and corn, tossed in a Cajun butter sauce. I had an interview for a company called Cozymeal and this meal was part of the interview process. If you have not heard of the company, you are missing out! Look them up when you have a…

Salmon and Barley Bento

Spicy cajun salmon, barley and a bounty of vegetables. I am trying to keep this week’s lunch prep to a minimum.  I see the value in meal prep, but I get bored easily and don’t like to eat the same thing everyday.  I don’t mind some similarities day to day, but cannot imagine eating broccoli…

Crab Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms 

A mixture of crab and cream cheese enveloped in a vibrant zucchini blossom, dipped in tempura batter and fried. Served with a spicy, yet sweet, chili sauce. A fresh, rich take on the traditional crab rangoon.  If you are lucky, you have a bountiful crop of zucchini blossoms, as I do. At times you may…

Sweet and Spicy Poached Salmon

Lemon pepper seasoned and poached salmon, resting on a naturally sweet and spicy mango and green chili purée.  I look for ways to season or flavor meals without added sugar or salt, but sometimes it is inevitable. Sometimes you need a little sweetness in your life, but wth this recipe you don’t need it! The…

Shrimp Pad Thai

I really should be taking advantage of the fact my one year old is sleeping and do something more productive, like clean my floors, but what fun is that? I would rather make pad thai and blog about it! ? Have you tried pad thai?  Ever tried making it yourself from home?  I have, and every…

No Basta Pasta!

Salmon Ravioli with a Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce, Dusted with Parmesan.  Ever consider making your own pasta?  My husband loves pasta, but loves ravioli the most.  These filled delights are packed full of flavor and give you the option of variety.  You can pack them full of whatever you fancy.  Today’s pasta is filled with…

Jambalaya Warms The Soul

I want to welcome you to my new blog!  I have a love for cooking and for photography, creating the perfect recipe for a mouth watering and eye popping experience for viewers like you.  As today is a rather cold February day, what better way to warm up, than a nice bowl of Jambalaya.  Just…