Easy Coastal Flavors I love traveling, but I also love coming home to our corner of Portugal. This is the dish I can't wait to eat every time the plane touches down in Lisbon. Some version of this saucy, flavor-packed seafood rice is served in nearly every restaurant here. Make it with fish, shrimp, or whatever you find at the fish counter this week. Here's the version I make most often... Portuguese Stew Garlic Shrimp (another Portuguese specialty!) Greek Salmon (make with fillets or...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello, Sunday! This week's star is honey chipotle shrimp that hits every note - sweet, smoky, and a little spicy. I've been making them on repeat because they just work everywhere: tacos, salads, grain bowls, you name it. Keep scrolling for my air fryer fish tacos and the garlicky green sauce every taco truck guards like a state secret. Plus a caesar that uses our Mexican shrimp as the protein, because sometimes the best ideas come from great leftovers. Mexican-Style Shrimp Mexican Caesar...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, friend. You already know my weakness for all things French...just a hopeless Francophile over here. So today we're virtually traipsing through Paris for a round-up of French-inspired (mostly) seafood recipes to add some flair to our summer. Grouper in Parchment Shrimp Tartine Summer Tomato Pie (with a French Accent) The Mother of all Omelettes Happy Birthday, Weekday Pescatarian! Can't believe we've had three years of learning to cook fish fearlessly! Made a little video that'll...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, friend. Nothing says summer like creamy shrimp salad stuffed into a buttery roll. But here's the thing most people get wrong: they overthink it. This Old Bay Shrimp Salad is crazy simple. Good shrimp, a little mayo, a hit of lemon, fresh herbs and that magical Old Bay do all the heavy lifting. Trust me, you'll nail this on the first try. Old Bay Shrimp Rolls Mediterranean Tuna Panini The summer appetizer I served at my wedding 👰🏻♀️ The hub's favorite salmon salad 🥗 Four recipes,...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, friend. One week until Mothers Day! Here's two very-special but very-doable recipes that scream "I LOVE YOU AND I'M SORRY FOR ALL THE TIMES I MADE YOUR LIFE HARD!" The Best Lobster Pasta Butter Poached Tails Speaking of seafood experts... It's me! I'm the seafood expert! Our friends at Simply Recipes featured my go-to grocery store brand and my favorite way to use it. If you're looking for a new lunch, try these tinned fish recipes. Mediterranean Panini Vibes My Favorite French...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Happy weekend, friend. Easter always takes me back to Sunday mornings in coordinated dresses and hats with my sisters (my brother was equally dapper, but skipped the frills). No matter what our bank account said, my mom turned our kitchen table into a celebration. The centerpiece was usually ham, flanked by sides that made the meal feel abundant. It was an exercise in resourcefulness disguised as tradition. This year, I'm sharing recipes that honor that spirit of celebration while bringing...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, friend. My little corner of Portugal skipped from spring rains straight to summer this week 😎...and no one is complaining about it. Feels like we moved from cozy stew season to break-out-the-grill literally overnight. This week I'm hearing from so many of you that by this point in Lent, you're officially tired of frozen fish sticks and the greasy local Fish Fry. Whether you're observing the last three Fish Fridays or just want to add more seafood to your weeknight rotation, I've...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hello, Reader. My family in the midwest is digging out from another week of multiple snowstorms. Meanwhile, here across the Atlantic, we had a small-ish earthquake on Monday, followed by a deluge of rain - and today I woke up to bright skies and the warmest sun. If your head is spinning (like mine!), I hope this Sunday gives you a pocket of time for some well-deserved rest. We've earned it! And since so many of you tell me that salmon is your favorite fish, today's note is all about SALMON....
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello, Reader. We’re reached peak Game Day Menu Planning, and I’m sharing my favorites to add to your buffet alongside the buffalo wings and seven-layer dip. And the best part? Most of these can be prepped ahead, so you won't miss a single questionable call or Taylor Swift reaction shot. Game Day's Greatest Hits Southern-Style Pimento Cheese Shrimp Toast (My #1 requested party app!) Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Shrimp (Better than wings - trust me on this) Shrimp Stuffed Peppers with Smoky...
10 months ago • 1 min read