Seafood

A plate of biscuits and a cup on the table.

Homemade New England Common Crackers

01/08/2012 |

When I was writing my post about New England Clam Chowder, I kept running across the instructions that it should…

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New England Clam Chowder

12/16/2011 |

The first time I ever saw a clam, I was about 5 years old, living with my Mom, Dad and…

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A bowl of corn salsa and tortilla chips on the table.

White Fish Ceviche with Peruvian Aji Amarillo Peppers Marinated in Lime Juice and Ginger

11/20/2011 |

This recipe was inspired by the one tablespoon of Ceviche prepared by Mary Sue Milliken that I had at the…

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Cadillac Culinary Challenge Oct 15, 2011, Irvine, CA Chef Mary Sue Milliken vs. Chef Yvon Goetz

10/25/2011 |

Aji Amarillo Ceviche by Chef Mary Sue Milliken The Cadillac Culinary Challenge I attended took place on a beautiful, hot,…

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Sizzlin’ Spanish Paella with Chicken & Chorizo from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

09/27/2011 |

Last Saturday I made a special point to attend the cooking class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen because she was making Paella,…

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A plate of lobster, fruit and sauce.

Redondo Beach Lobster Festival Sept. 23-25, 2011

09/18/2011 |

The Redondo Beach Surf “N” Turf Lobster Festival is three days of eating, dancing and drinking in the Seaside Lagoon…

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A small pastry with meat and vegetables on top.

Blackened Salmon Tarts With Mango Salsa

04/06/2011 |

The inspiration for this Salmon Tart came from a photo I had in my file. I have a big collection…

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A plate of food with beans and fish.

Rancho Gordo Yellow Eye Bean Soup and a Cube Fundraiser Rooftop BBQ

10/30/2010 |

Last year for our October birthdays, my friend Michele and I went to Osteria Mozza to celebrate. This year we…

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A plate of fish with sauce and lemon.

Grilled Whole Red Snapper with Ginger Sweet Chili Sauce

08/09/2010 |

I have come to the conclusion that we are not having Summer in 2010. Today the high in Manhattan Beach…

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A plate of food with shrimp and lemon.

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

07/04/2010 |

This post is dedicated to Patti A., as I haven’t had a chance to do the Angel Food Cake with…

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