Spicy Thai Basil Shrimp
One of my favorite restaurant genre choices these days is Thai. It has so many of the components that make a perfect meal to me–lots of vegetables, flavorful sauces, and a whole lot of spice. One of...
View ArticleSpicy Shrimp, Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’d find seasonal delicious produce. There are tons of hearty root vegetables, healthy greens like kale, and my favorite of all-citrus. I have a theory...
View ArticleSesame Crusted Tuna with Avocado-Wasabi Sauce
I can’t believe that less than five years ago I wouldn’t even go near seafood or fish of any kind (except for maybe those little orange crackers) and now it’s basically the only thing I order when I...
View ArticleShrimp Fra Diavolo over Zucchini Linguine
One of my favorite features of my new apartment is the little herb garden I’ve started in the windowsill. Well, it’s actually a bit generous to even call it a garden, really it’s just three little...
View ArticleMarissa Dreams of Sushi
OK so maybe I’m not quite Jiro (yet), but I did finally learn how to make sushi! Sushi making has been on the “things I want to learn how to do” list for quite some time, so I decided to sign Jeff and...
View ArticleSpicy Swordfish Kebabs & Mango-Avocado Salad with Charred Jalapeno Vinaigrette
After spending two weeks in Thailand for my honeymoon, I wasn’t so sure I was ready to come back to America. The beaches were beautiful, the were people friendly, you could have an AMAZING massage for...
View ArticleSeared Salmon with Maple-Mustard Sauce
We all know that when life gets busy, cooking is one of the first things to go. I’m guilty of it too, although due to my somewhat frugal nature (aka shamelessly cheap), rather than ordering take-out...
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