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Build a Better Burger

When it comes to grilling, nothing tastes better than a thick, juicy hamburger. Burgers are almost impossible to ruin on the grill, and they can be tailored to suit individual tastes. Cheese lovers can pile on the dairy to make their burgers moo-licious, while seafood fans can nix the beef all together and opt for a salmon or crab burger. The following simple recipes illustrate how you can build a better burger in your own backyard: TEX MEX CHEESEBURGERS Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper 4 hamburger buns, … Continue reading →

Simple Seafood Recipes

During our recent trip to Hawaii I realized that I don’t cook nearly as many fish dishes as I should. Seafood is loaded with beneficial nutrients and I certainly did my body some good by dining on a variety of sensational seafood dishes while in the Islands. Now that we’re back home I’ve been trying to make good on the promise I made in Hilo to prepare more fish dishes. If you too are trying to expand your family’s culinary palette, then consider the following fish recipes. The first is about as easy as it gets. The Fish in Foil … Continue reading →

Seafood Saturday

What do you typically eat on a Saturday night? For some home cooks the weekends allow more time to experiment with new recipes. If you usually eat hamburgers on Saturday, why not mix it up by preparing seafood dishes? Or, try a new pork recipe instead of making the same ol’ boring lasagna. If you choose to go with the former, consider trying some of my grandfather’s famous shrimp recipes. They are super simple (which allows you more time to relax with family and friends) and healthy too. SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP Ingredients: Frozen shrimp, thawed Butter, 2 tablespoons melted Butter, … Continue reading →

When Fishermen Become Celebrities – Part I

Last weekend, something unusual happened – I had time alone. On Saturday, my dear husband decided to take my son shopping. Oh, all the possibilities of things I could do! I could write, I could clean off my desk, I could sort through old photos, I could paint the kitchen. But, what did I do instead? I plopped my butt on the sofa and watched four hours of “Deadliest Catch.” “Deadliest Catch” is a series on Discovery that follows crab fisherman though two fishing seasons (king crab and opilio crab). Now some of you that have not seen the show … Continue reading →

Summer Cooking: Kicked Up Crab Cakes

Summer grill fests are a fantastic way to enjoy great food in the great outdoors, but if you are looking to take a break from the gas and charcoal for a bit you might consider this next recipe. You’re still assured of wonderful sunny flavors in a dish that features a taste of the sea. The recipe features hearty jumbo lump crab and a blend of curry powder. And while the recipe calls for several ingredients, it doesn’t compromise the simplicity of the dish. You still end up with savory crab cakes, but these provide your guests with an unexpected … Continue reading →