Cioppino is a hearty Italian seafood and tomato stew, that is flavored with floral saffron, sauteed fennel and loads of fresh seafood. I have a select few memories that I will never forget. Seeing a humpback wale breach right in front of our boat in Hawaii, or the time we got to tour the Champagne […]
Seafood and Chorizo Paella
Seafood and chorizo paella recipe is full of Pacific Northwest clams and mussels, wild salmon, spicy chorizo and garnished with sweet peas and bright lemon. When you are lucky enough to live in an area with abundant seafood and shellfish, what better recipe to make then the best Spanish paella recipe ever? Well perhaps a […]
Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Paprika and Lemon (Gambas al Ajillo)
Inspired by the popular tapa, Spanish garlic shrimp, also called Gambas al Ajillo has sweet shrimp sauteed with fruity olive oil, smoky paprika and lots of garlic! We made our way through Barcelona, eating as much Spanish garlic shrimp as possible. It was one of the first menu items I remembered when refreshing my Spanish […]
Steamed Clams with Corn and Tomatoes
Steamed clams with corn and tomatoes is the perfect summer dinner. Finish with fresh lemon juice and herbs and lots of crusty bread for dipping into the delicious broth I am noticing a trend with our summer dinners. Lots of tomatoes, obviously. (I mean, if you know me, you know my love for tomatoes runs […]
Shrimp Chow Mein
Learn how to make shrimp chow mein with fresh vegetables, head on shrimp and delicious soy based chow mein sauce, easily cooked together in a wok. Happy Chinese New Year!! (well almost) This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, because this shrimp chow mein is crossing off the first item from my culinary […]