Spicy Tuna and Avocado Dip

Spicy Tuna and Avocado Dip

    Halloween officially launches the party season as far as I’m concerned.  It’s not like we have a calendar full of swanky events scheduled…I’m counting zero right now…, but having any excuse to get together constitutes a party.  Why not?  Football, the holidays, and…..Election 

Clams with Linguica and Beer

Clams with Linguica and Beer

  It’s Friday, and for us that means that dinner is never a serious issue. Good thing, too, since no one has any energy, right?  It means no fuss or muss, but flavor isn’t something to sacrifice.  Take out doesn’t count on that front, ever, 

Seared Yellowfin with Kalamatas and Capers

Seared Yellowfin with Kalamatas and Capers

My husband has been on a diet.  Sitting at a desk most of the day catches up with you when you least expect it, right?  When we returned from Italy this summer, he decided he was going to do something about it, paying close attention 

Roasted Swordfish and Mediterranean Vegetables

Roasted Swordfish and Mediterranean Vegetables

I cook such a wide variety of dishes and flavors from a seemingly crazy selection of recipes, that as much as you’d think I’d be satisfied with regard to food — I’m not.  Good thing I’m the cook, right?  Otherwise, that would sound truly ungrateful. 

One Pot Meal: Crab & Andouille Jambalaya

One Pot Meal: Crab & Andouille Jambalaya

I know I’ve made this point before, but I’ve really been thinking about it quite a bit lately:  we never have the same thing for dinner more than once a month — and sometimes in more than a month.  It isn’t because anyone demands it.