This meal was hot. But delicious and very easy to make. Here’s what you need – 2 tbsp unsalted butter 4 tbsp Sriricha Sauce 3 cloves of garlic, minced Zest of one lemon 1 pound shrimp 2 tbsp mint 2 tbsp basil Melt the butter… Read More
All posts by “chompzone”
Supremes de Volaille Archiduc (Chicken with Paprika, Onions and Cream)
Julia Child was the reason I gained 5 pounds last summer. That said, I had to give up cooking from Mastering the Art of French Cooking until the weight fell off. Almost a year later and we’re finally back to our starting weight… which meant… Read More
Baked Tilapia
Baked tilapia with dill and lemon. Served with steamed broccoli and carrots and a baked sweet potato. Boring but filling!
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa + Sauteed Greens
Boston was hot today. We’re talking 90 degrees, potential (severe) thunder storms and humidity that forces you inside at 2 PM. Unsure about the weather, we decided to stay home today (with lots of morning and evening walks). It was the perfect excuse to crack… Read More
Stirfry
End of the week usually means all of my meat is frozen, my vegetables mostly used up and inspiration zilch. My go to in these moments is always stir fry – you can put whatever you want in them, and as long as you have… Read More
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce in 1, 2, 3
The food blogosphere has been raving about this sauce for years. A coworker of mine even gave it a try and a recommendation. When I was in the grocery store last weekend, I whole canned tomatoes were on sale and the light bulb went off… Read More
CSA
It’s official, we’ve signed up for a CSA this summer. Prepare yourself blog, the vegetable attack commences June 15!
Lobster and Shrimp Pasta
There’s a pasta shop in the North End that I live for – DePasquale’s. It’s family run, and some of the most amazing food you’ll try. They make a mean pesto, amazing sauce and breath taking pasta. We’re talking raviolis stuffed with prosciutto and fig,… Read More
Bovas
Bova’s in the North End provided dinner tonight. Italian meat and asparagus and prosciutto calzones. Yum.
Soba Noodle Salad with Salmon
Bon Appetit recipe here – Soba Noodle Salad with Salmon. I pretty much followed the recipe to a T but baked the salmon instead of pan frying (ugh, sticky fish no thanks!). We omitted the sesame seeds and avocado as well, though I’m sure it… Read More