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Scallops for Your Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

I have been saving my blog about scallops for a holiday. Why? Because properly prepared scallops are great for entertaining. They are very versatile and can go as an appetizer or as the main course. I figure surely someone out there doesn’t like turkey–right? I suppose if you are already committed to the big bird, you can just save this for later. Breaded Parmesan Scallops This is my absolute favorite way to prepare scallops. I recommend buying smaller scallops for this dish as I think it’s easier to determine when they’re done. I prefer to saute them but you can … Continue reading →

Pan Seared Scallops with Creamy Fettuccini

I had scallops for the first time on Friday. I reviewed a restaurant in Fashion Island—Blue Coral Seafood and Spirits—if you live anywhere near Newport Beach, California you must try this restaurant. My first experience with scallops (remember I’m not usually a seafood person) had me hooked at hello. They were tender. They were sweet. They were…my new favorite seafood dish. I was happy to find this recipe for pan-seared scallops. I’m anxious to try it and hope you will, too. For this recipe you’ll need: For the scallops: 16 sea scallops Olive oil for drizzling Salt and pepper for … Continue reading →

A Little Worm with Your Fish?

WARNING: This is not the food related story you want to be reading after you’ve just eaten. In fact, if you love fish. . .don’t read this either. If you shop at Whole Foods just keep searching for another blog for your morning reading. If on the other hand you like to be a highly informed consumer, please continue. A woman bought some cod at a Whole Foods store in Columbus Circle (Manhattan) and when she went to fillet the fish, she discovered more than she bargained for: the cod had parasites. Not dead little worms but live, wriggling, crawling … Continue reading →

Top Ten Staples to have on hand with recipes

I have always thought that if you have staples on hand, you can make anything. Staples are basics that you can keep in your cupboard to use to prepare a dish. I think that everyone’s list of staples are different. It all depends on the diet that you are on, or your health issues. If you have the right staples, you should be able to prepare a dish even if it’s not on your menu. This is a list of common staples to have on hand: Sugar, flour, salt, pepper, milk (dried or fresh), oil, butter, bread and canned vegetables. … Continue reading →