Month: June 2023

1 pound raw shrimp (31-35 per pound)  1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder  1 large lime, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons freshly-chopped cilantro leaves 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced  3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided  Kosher salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste  TO WRAP AND SERVE: Large romaine (or butter)… Continue reading Shrimp Wraps with Lime

FOR THE SALMON: 4 6-ounce salmon fillets , skin-on 1/2 cup finely-chopped pecans 1/3 cup unseasoned Panko breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons freshly-chopped thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Kosher salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste  FOR THE GLAZE: 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup… Continue reading Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Maple-Bourbon Glaze

FOR THE SAUCE: 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Sweet Chili Sauce 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon granulated onion with parsley FOR THE PASTA: 1 pound linguine — broken into thirds or halves FOR THE SHRIMP: 1 1/2… Continue reading Bang Bang Shrimp Linguine 

2 cups kosher salt 2 New York steaks (or your favorite cut ) — about 1 inch thick Preheat the grill. Mix salt with just enough water (about 3/4 cup) to make a non-runny paste. Firmly pack the salt paste onto the top of the steak. Place steak on the grill, salt side up, and… Continue reading Salt-Crusted New York Steak

FOR THE SALAD 8 cups fresh broccoli flowerets, chopped 6 green onions, finely sliced 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, well drained 1 cup Craisins (or raisins) 1 cup cashews 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled FOR THE DRESSING 1 cup Best Foods mayonnaise 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar… Continue reading Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Cashews