I used to get a dish smiliar to this at a restaurant called Bainbridge’s. Sadly, it’s no longer on the menu. Last night I decided to try making it at home. I’m really pleased with the way it turned out. It’s a very simple dish to make, but it makes an elegant presentation. The flavors [...]

The leaves are turning, the temperature is dropping, and it seems to rain every other day. Fall is hear, and that means its time to think of comfort foods.
I found this recipe in an old cookbook my mom had. It’s called Leone’s Italian Cookbook by Gene Leone, and was published in 1967. It has [...]

While in Kauai, we discovered this place called the Shrimp Shack. Its appearance lives up to its name. I was a bit skeptical about eating anything from this place, but thank goodness I got over that! They make the most amazing shrimp tacos! I made this version about 3 weeks after tasting the ones in [...]

I’m back from Hawaii, and, as promised, I have many island-inspired ideas to share. Almost every restaurant we went to had some version of this dish. It’s easy to see why it’s a local favorite. Here’s my interpretation using Alaskan salmon, though it works well with almost any fish.
1 pound salmon filet, cut into two [...]

I apologize for not updating this site more regularly. I’ll be getting married this weekend, so I’ve been pre-occupied with all the preparations that involves. When I get back from my honeymoon mid-September, I’ll be able to add new recipes on a more regular basis.
There is a wonderful restaurant in our town called the Gibbet [...]