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 ...
Sauteed Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Sauce Recipe
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 ...
Labor Day Menu
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 ...
Say Hello to 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 ...
A Holiday Fondue Tradition
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 ...
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 ...
Think outside the Strawberry Short Cake!
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 ...
Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Dinner
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 ...