Fall is upon us, and as the wind and rain storms blow in, I’m eating warm, rich dishes a whole lot more. Up until recently, I have been a bit intimidated by risotto. I always thought it took forever or was really easy to mess up… Turns out, it’s actually quite quick, but it does require a bit of patience at the same time. This Butternut Squash Risotto with Seared Scallops is the perfect combination of warm fall flavors, with some delicate seafood flair.
It’s National Clam Chowder Day! With all the snow and cold weather we’ve had here in Portland this week, it’s the perfect time to whip up a warm, hearty meal. This delicious Pacific Coast Razor Clam Chowder has fresh clams, fresh herbs, and a lot of butter, all of which come together in this thick and creamy soup.
Perhaps it’s from living in the Pacific Northwest, but my favorite type of fish is salmon. My usual go to salmon dish is this one, smothered in dill and lemon juice. However sometimes, I’m in the mood for something with a little extra glaze. And that is where this salmon recipe comes in. This Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon is seriously addicting.
I’ve always tried to live relatively frugally, so that means I usually cook pork or chicken, or cheaper cuts of beef and make them as tasty as possible. Buying seafood to cook at home has always seemed like a splurge for some reason. (Maybe it’s because getting seafood in Hawaii at restaurants was easier/tastier/just as cheap) Anyway, one dinner-for-one feast that’s I’ve loved whipping up was shrimp three ways. I would get a pound of shrimp and cook 1/3 of it in butter and garlic, 1/3 would be cajun shrimp, and the final third would be these easy baked coconut shrimp.