I’m always interested in easy meals. One pan orzo shrimp and tomatoes is one of these. Everything gets cooked in the same skillet and is flavor enhanced by making some shrimp stock from the shrimp shells. In Minnesota, it is generally hard to find good gulf shrimp, but Mary Jo found this wild caught gulf…
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Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
I really like chicken. And, I like to find new ways to prepare it. Recently, I was watching an old episode of Jacques Pepin on PBS, making these wonderful looking dishes. Have you ever watched this guy? He’s amazing…never measures anything, because he has made it thousands of times I suppose. And watch his knife…
Seared Snap Peas with Pearl Onions
Seared snap peas with pearl onions is something you should make. And soon. This is so easy but so satisfyingly tasty. What I’m saying is that you don’t need to settle for boring, microwaved veggies, when you can sear up a delicious side dish like this in about 10 or 15 minutes. No kidding. Throw in some…
Seared Scallops with Garlicky Pasta
Happy New Year! Seared scallops with garlicky pasta was Mary Jo and my New Year’s Day dinner. Really easy but altogether delicious! And I got to break in my new Lodge carbon steel skillet. Merry Christmas from Mary Jo! And bacon. Scallops are always great with bacon. And the pasta garlic sauce is so easy. This…