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Spiced Cherry Tomato, Basil & Coconut Shrimp Salad Recipe

August 5, 2017 By Denise Costello

Karinas-Salad

Spiced Cherry Tomato, Basil & Coconut Shrimp Salad   Author: Denise Costello Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: American Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  10 mins Total time:  25 mins Save Print Ingredients 1-2 Tbs coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric or red curry powder 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 Tbs fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped ½- 3/4 lb garden ...

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, dairy-free, Gluten Free, seafood, shrimp

Sauteed Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Sauce Recipe

September 19, 2015 By Denise Costello

Sauteed Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Sauce   Author: Denise Costello Save Print I just love this recipe because it’s so versatile and adds a kick to any meal. Ingredients 2 Tbs grapeseed oil 2 pounds wild shrimp, peeled and deveined 1½ cups Orange Chipotle Honey-Mustard Sauce Instructions Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium- high heat. Add 1⁄4 of the 2 pounds of shrimp and sauté until just cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Continue with next quarter and repeat ...

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: orange, sauce, shrimp

Labor Day Menu

August 27, 2014 By Denise Costello

end of summertime

Labor Day weekend means it’s the end of summer :( Although it was fantastic, I have to confess that I am looking forward to September. I actually think it’s one of my favorite months - the weather, sense of a fresh start, and the overflowing bounty of fruits and vegetables found at the farmers market. Right about now, you may be tired of the burger and potato salad scene and ready to try something new. Is the crazy schedule of getting everyone ready for school making it hard to plan for your ...

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Filed Under: Seasonal Entertaining Tagged With: beet, blackberries, blueberries, chicken, cookie, dressing, green bean, hemp, hummus, parfait, quinoa, shrimp, spinach, tabouli, tomato

Say Hello to Healthy Summer Shrimp!

May 31, 2014 By Denise Costello

healthy summer shrimp

Whether skewered on kabobs, tossed in salads or dipped in a cocktail sauce, shrimp is a quintessential summer food.  It’s no wonder shrimp has become our most popular seafood, since it is easy to prepare and can be dressed up or down. Shrimp is great way to get in your weekly 8 ounces of seafood. A lean source of protein, shrimp has virtually no saturated fat. While shrimp is high in dietary cholesterol, nutritionists and scientists agree that unless dietary cholesterol intake is combined ...

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Filed Under: Nutritional Facts Tagged With: dinner, frozen, Gluten Free, guide, healthy, shrimp, spicy, summer, wild

A Holiday Fondue Tradition

December 20, 2013 By Denise Costello

Parsley Dip Recipe

The Christmas holiday for my family is about celebrating the birth of our Lord and gathering family around the table with food and cheer. It is a joyous occasion, but for those who have recently lost a family member, it can be difficult time. I lost my parents within 8 months of each other. They were in their early 70’s and healthy, so it was quite a blow to our family. The first Christmas without them was very painful, sitting at the dining room table gazing at the two empty chairs. The ...

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Filed Under: Seasonal Entertaining Tagged With: Appetizers, cranberries, curry, dinner, dips, entertaining, greens, holidays, Kid Friendly, Mixed Greens, oranges, pomegranate, recipes, salad, scallops, shrimp, spinach

Aussie-Style Grilling

July 25, 2013 By Denise Costello

Aussie-Style-Grilling

Karina is back this week, to give us her take on the classic Australian dish “Shrimps on the Barbie”. She’ll also be at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday with loads of yummy snacks, like Walnut Pate, Sweet Potato Hummus and Chocolate Cranberry Energy Chews.  Stop by! -- Denise   Perfect Grilled Seafood In celebration of meatless Mondays and raising awareness of the heightened health risks of over-eating meat along with the profound environmental impact of the meat ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: Asian, dinner, entertaining, garlic, ginger, Gluten Free, grill, Kid Friendly, recipes, scallop, shrimp

Think outside the Strawberry Short Cake!

July 18, 2013 By Denise Costello

Strawberry-Salad

Strawberries are still in abundance and I can’t stop eating them. So let’s do some culinary exploring! Most people use strawberries as a dessert or just sprinkled in their cereal. That’s all good, but with the health benefits that they offer and deliciousness, I like to find other creative ways of getting them into my day. Not to mention, they make anything beautiful with that pop of red! Here are some recipes to get you thinking about strawberries in a different way. And since both of ...

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Filed Under: Nutritional Facts Tagged With: arugula, entertaining, gazpacho, greens, Mango, red pepper, salad, shrimp, soup, spinach, strawberries, wine pairing

Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Dinner

March 8, 2013 By Denise Costello

Fit Foodie and Registered Nurse

The "Mediterranean Diet" has always been thought of as a good heart healthy diet and it just got another scientific thumbs up. Here is how Dr. Ann Kulze, renowned authority in the areas of nutrition, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, describes the study and it's results: "In this landmark evaluation, researchers placed almost 7,500 older adults with risk factors for heart disease on one of three diet plans - a Mediterranean diet where most of the fats were from extra-virgin olive ...

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Filed Under: Seasonal Entertaining Tagged With: garlic, Gluten Free, greens, healthy snack, kale, macadamia, Mediterranean, roasted, salad, shrimp, tomatoe

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