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Fish Dishes Your Kids Will Eat

If your child’s fish favorites consist of anything battered and deep-fried, then you might consider the following recipes. The Citrus Swordfish Skewers and Fresh Fish Tacos are as pleasing to the eyes as they are to the palate. What’s more, the fun finger foods allow you to infuse fish into dishes your kids are already familiar with. CITRUS SWORDFISH SKEWERS Ingredients: 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoon fresh lemon peel, finely grated 1/4 cup capers with juice 1/2 cup olive oil 4 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 pounds fresh swordfish, cut into 1-inch cubes 24 pieces red bell peppers, … Continue reading →

Fish Friday at Home

Fridays during Lent mean massive fish frys. Tonight thousands of seafood lovers will cram into dozens of churches and rotary clubs in our area to dine on fish fry favorites, including perch, grouper, homemade cole slaw, German potato salad and rye bread. I love a good fish fry, the prices not so much (though the money does go to a good cause). If you are looking to spend less this Friday night consider making your own three-course fish fry using the following simple recipes: SHRIMP DIP Ingredients: 1/4 pound diced cooked shrimp 1 stick butter, softened 1 (8 ounce) package … Continue reading →

Friday Fish Favorites

You know Good Friday is right around the corner when your local fishmonger is offering incredible deals on fresh seafood. I just got back from the market and it was filled with people purchasing ingredients for their Friday fish fry (or bakes, or grills, etc.). And here I thought there would be a run on Easter hams and lamb. First things first, I suppose. In any event, I thought I would share the fish recipe I am planning to prepare this Friday and one that my mother used to prepare when I was growing up in Hawaii. Both are extremely … Continue reading →

The Pets Blog Week in Review for Oct 1-7

How did Aimee and I usher in October in the Pets Blog? Well, if you missed it, you’re in luck. Here’s your handy dandy Week in Review to encapsulate it for you in a nutshell. Monday, October 1 Do you know what’s in your tank water? Aimee listed a number of things you should look for to keep your fish safe and healthy. Tuesday, October 2 Aimee detailed the basics of the nitrogen cycle in tropical fish tanks and why you should put your tank through this process before you add the fish. Do you know what you get when … Continue reading →

Tasty Meals for Lent

Let the “Fish Fridays” begin. Wednesday marked the start of the Lenten season for Christians worldwide. The countdown to Easter includes abstaining from meat on Fridays. While some see this requirement as sacrifice, I happen to embrace the opportunity to experiment with meatless dishes. Some of my family’s favorites include: EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE Ingredients: 1 package (16-ounce) medium size shell pasta, cooked and drained 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup minced onion 1 1/2 cups diced celery 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 cans (10-ounce) cream of mushroom soup … Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Weekday Meals

With school back in session and after-school activities in full swing those nights of leisurely weeknight dinners on the back deck seem like a distant memory. These days home cooks are lucky to get a couple courses on the table between dropping one child off at soccer and picking the other one up from dance. The following fish recipes are ideal for families on the go. They don’t require a ton of prep nor do they call for you to spend time basting, sauteing, stirring or flipping. Rather, for these healthy dishes to come out perfectly delicious all you need … Continue reading →

Treat Dad on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is the perfect time to surprise Dad with a special treat. What better way to make Dad happy then to fill his tummy with great food. Some of these specials can be used after Father’s Day as well. Start out Father’s Day with a free breakfast from McDonalds. They will be giving away free breakfasts to each Dad that is accompanied by a child on Father’s Day morning. TGI Fridays will be giving away free beer battered onion rings with the purchase of an entree, to visitors on Father’s Day. If you are lucky enough to have a … Continue reading →

Grilling Up a Mother’s Day Feast

While the rest of the world was dining out on Mother’s Day my dad consistently chose to use the occasion to unveil a new dish in honor of my mom. Since we lived in Hawaii the recipe typically involved my dad’s trusty grill and a few of his special spices. If your hubby is the family cook and grabs for the tongs instead of the telephone (to call in dinner reservations) on Mother’s Day then you might consider passing on these recipes to him. The first is a traditional baby back rib recipe (my mom loves ribs) that can easily … Continue reading →

Citrus Scallops and Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Yes, that is cheddar cheese biscuits a la Red Lobster. If you’ve never had their cheddar cheese biscuits you’ve been living under a rock. You seriously need to try them. As for these citrus scallops all I can say is that they are fantastic. Scallops are my favorite sea food to cook because it’s hard to mess up. You can pan sear them, bake them, broil them–and they still come out good. The trick to phenomenal scallops is what you pair them with. While pairing scallops and bacon is a popular choice, I tend to think that the bacon is … Continue reading →

Super Simple Sides

If you are looking for an easy side dish to serve with your glazed Easter ham or spicy Easter lamb then you’ve come to the right place. The following recipes are not only super simple to prepare they are also easy on your wallet. The first dish take less than 30 minutes to make and calls for only a handful of ingredients. However, its simplicity only adds to the dish’s overall flavor. The trick is finding the walnut oil. I buy my flavored oils from gourmet stores, but every once in a while you can find walnut oil at larger … Continue reading →