Nothing says "special" like shrimp cocktail. I don't know what it is about it, it just looks fancy. Done well, it's the perfect simple, elegant appetizer. Not to mention it's pretty healthy! It takes minimal prep, could be done ahead, and is definitely a crowd pleaser. Don't forget to pin it for later! Whether you're hosting a New Year's Eve bash, Easter dinner, a summer pool party, Thanksgiving, Christmas, a birthday party, or any other … [Read more...]
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Thanksgiving Menu – Recipe Roundup!
Soooo as I mentioned in my last post, I wasn't able to share with you Thanksgiving recipes (besides BreakingFall, the best cocktail ever) before the holiday. Working a new full-time job and moving on top of trying to have a life and take some time for myself won over stressing out. So alas, this will turn into a Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup... a recap of this year's menu, and the best Thanksgiving Menu Plan for years to come!! I'm … [Read more...]
Asian Shrimp & Noodles with Tahini Sauce
I feel I've opened up a whole new world of true paleo "pasta". I'm talking about the sea vegetable, kelp noodles. I was quite wary, but the noodles really were totally neutral in flavor. It did NOT taste like I was eating a "sea vegetable". So I'm documenting my first experience cooking with kelp noodles as a success. While I am a fan of spaghetti squash, the kelp is more noodle-like. You can take your fork and twirl it... just like pasta. … [Read more...]
Lime Basil Shrimp with Spinach and Bell Pepper
A few years ago I was in a doctor’s office somewhere flipping through a magazine. Always looking for cooking inspiration, I stumbled across this recipe. It originally called for tofu as the protein, soy sauce, and was topped with peanuts. At the time, I ate all those things and made it just that way. Pre-iPhone I learned a great trick from my mom: see a recipe you like? Rip the page right out and discreetly stick in in your purse. Thankfully … [Read more...]
Summertime Shrimp
There's nothing better in the summer than food that's both light and bursting with fresh flavor. This recipe does not disappoint. Being a big food and food-tv fan, I've seen every season of Top Chef known to man. … [Read more...]