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Isn’t this a beautiful appetizer? My friends and neighbors, Jillian and Thad brought it over not too long ago for us to snack on while we finished grilling dinner…and it was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! Jillian gladly let me snap a quick picture and jot down the recipe. This marinated cheese appetizer is easy to put together and [...]
Southerners put their heart and soul into their cooking, and take great pride in bringing a smile to a loved one’s face when they bite into one of their delicious creations. And no dinner is quite complete without something sweet! So, when I was recently contacted by the publishers of Southern Living Classic Southern Desserts [...]
This recipe for pound cake is one of the best I’ve ever had and hails from Huntsville, Texas where a great friend and cook shared it with me. Mrs. Lanier heard that my husband loves pound cake and while we were visiting one evening, she wielded her recipe box out touting that she had received [...]
OK. Now you’ve made the Grilled Steak Gyros, Hummus, and Tzatziki Sauce and you might have leftovers, so why not throw together Greek Tostados? That’s what I did for this recipe and it was a huge hit with our family! Print Greek Tostados Ingredients8 whole pita breads 1 cup hummus 1 pound chopped steak, grilled [...]
Hummus seems to be all the rage today, especially as a low fat healthy alternative to dip. You can use it with fresh veggies, as a sandwich spread, or to dip with fresh pita bread (my favorite!). Hummus can be bought at most supermarkets, but it’s super easy to make at home with just a [...]
This is a very simple recipe I threw together one night recently. I pulled out some ingredients from the fridge and put together this light and easy weeknight meal. Tilapia is a popular and inexpensive fish and is mild in flavor, so it’s important that you choose flavors that you like and that you want [...]
You might can tell by now that cajun food is one of my favorites and with Mardi Gras season coming up quickly, it just gives me more reason to whip up delicious creole and cajun recipes from our neighboring Louisiana! This is a simple seafood gumbo recipe that uses fresh shrimp, lump crab meat and [...]
Over the holidays I was looking for a good seafood appetizer and came across this recipe for shrimp wrapped in puff pastry. I decided to give it a try and was so glad I did. It was delicious and very simple! Incoming search terms:shrimp puff pastry appetizerpuff pastry shrimp appetizerprawns in puff pastryshrimp in puff [...]
As you’ve probably noticed, I have been MIA for the last two weeks with moving into our new home and the holidays. I am so excited to be back and to be working out of my awesome new kitchen! I can’t wait for all of the great things this new year will bring…especially great food [...]
One of my favorite things about living in Houston is the close proximity to fresh Gulf seafood. I LOVE seafood…especially shrimp. Recently, Q and I took the kids down to Kemah, a nearby fishing town where you can buy fresh seafood at many markets right off of the nearby Kemah Boardwalk. Kemah is a very [...]
I have heard that we should try to have around 2 to 3 portions of fish in our diet every week. I try to prepare fish at least once a week, and am trying to get more in as time goes by. One challenge with fish is how to prepare it where you don’t feel [...]
This is a special curry dish that I have fallen in love with. It’s a Thai red curry with Mahi Mahi and sweet potatoes that is simmered in a spicy, savory coconut curry sauce. This is a perfect dish to throw together in a hurry ~ it cooks up in 20 to 30 minutes! Feel [...]
Not too long ago I posted a recipe for BBQ Grilled Shrimp and it was a simple and delicious shrimp recipe! I decided to grill some more shrimp and build a tostada with fresh smashed avocado, creamy cilantro lime slaw { borrowed from my Baja Style Fish Tacos }, ripe tomatoes and crumbled Queso Fresco [...]
This is a very simple fish recipe that makes you feel like you’re eating at a high-end restaurant. You can use pecans, macadamia nuts, or breadcrumbs if you can’t find pumpkin seeds…just make sure you chop them finely or grind them a little in a food processor. In a small bowl, combine pumpkin seeds, [...]
Cedar planked salmon is a method of smoking salmon that gives it a rich, smoky flavor. It’s hard to imagine going back to regular grilling after preparing it this way. The flavor is outstanding and the method is simple! Cedar planks can be purchased HERE on my Amazon page or you can usually find them [...]
Welcome to Fusion Fridays! {Please join the link party below!} Today {because I’m out of town} I’m reposting one of the most popular recipes here on Jane Deere… Baja-Style Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce. It’s a grrrreat recipe if I do say so myself! Click HERE to get the recipe! Also, [...]
Trying to get more fish into your diet? I’m always trying to find new recipes for different healthy fish dishes to add some variety to the same ‘ole recipes that I usually use. After making this Maple Glazed Salmon, I couldn’t wait to write about it! My family absolutely devoured it and were asking for [...]
Sticking to a budget at the grocery store can be pretty hard these days, especially with food prices going up and up. I swear, every time I go to buy groceries the prices have changed! Salmon patties have been a long-time staple in many households for the simple reason that they’re el-cheapo to make and [...]
Well this doesn’t sound real healthy or low cal, does it?! I started making this recipe years ago after Paula Deen shared it on Food Network. It’s one of my favorite recipes, so I decided to try to cut the calories as much as I could without compromising the flavor. While I think I did [...]
I am a big skeptic of substituting or mixing plain yogurt or buttermilk with mayonnaise to bring the calories down. I guess I never really gave it a chance before now. I was sure it was going to compromise the flavor. I have been proven wrong and am pleasantly surprised to tell you that I [...]
I love seafood and shrimp is right up on the top of my list, so I was super excited to see that they are very low in calories! This recipe is very simple and goes together fast for a quick meal. Whisk together the chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, season salt and pepper [...]
An important thing to remember about working with scallops is that you have to have everything prepared and you must work fast. Scallops are best when they are cooked to a medium or medium-rare. So get all of your ingredients prepared and in place so that your’re ready to get movin’. This is one of [...]
I don’t know about you, but I love Coconut Shrimp! This recipe tastes just like the restaurant’s, if not better! And the dipping sauce is excellent! Check it out: Coconut Shrimp1 lb Medium to Large Fresh Shrimp (peeled, deveined & butterflied)2 Eggs1/4 C. Water2/3 C. Corn Starch7 oz. Package Flaked Coconut (small flake if possible)1 [...]
