Fish Pie

Fish Pie

I had never tried fish pie until making this one after it was recommended by a colleague of mine from the UK. The fluffy potato crust and smoky flavor of the haddock really stood out in this dish. Having eaten it three days in a row now for lunch, you can say I’m a fan of the fish pie.

Spicy Lobster Bisque

Spicy Lobster Bisque

Making the stock for this dish was way more fun than I had expected (relaxing, too). I just tossed some of my favorite vegetables and herbs together in a pot and stepped away, letting the boiling water extract all the wonderful flavors as I prepared the other ingredients. It was a nice change of pace from flying around the kitchen trying to cook 10 things at once!

Spicy Fried Calamari

Spicy Fried Calamari

I try to keep these recipes relatively healthy but was craving something fried, so I thought calamari would be a good one to try. First attempt did not turn out well (I forgot to coat the squid with egg and all the breading fell off), but round two was a success. Here’s to bringing a classic Italian seafood dish into your kitchen…meep!

Seared Tuna with Ponzu

Seared Tuna with Ponzu

Ponzu has a very unique flavor profile. Salty at first with a vinegary, citrus finish. We’ve added some cayenne and pepper flakes to ours, which tastes great with the tuna if you don’t have wasabi.

Sammy’s Swordfish Tacos

Sammy’s Swordfish Tacos

With my sister Sammy visiting from Napa, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to make her a home-cooked meal in between this weekend’s festivities. Try these fun & colorful swordfish tacos that are sure to impress your guests.