I don’t know about you, but we’re trying to find ways to eat more fish each week. So one Friday afternoon I set out to create fish tacos for our dinner. Those tacos turned out to be a tasty entree by themselves, but when I topped them with some leftover Cilantro Jalapeno Dip I had […]
Cheesy Canned Salmon Casserole With Spaghetti, Mushrooms And Peppers
Fridays during Lent present a special challenge for me. Sure I can grill a fillet of salmon if I’m feeling like spending the money, but sometimes I look for a more thrifty meal. And that’s when I reach for a canned salmon…and I start throwing things together. That’s exactly how I created this Cheesy Canned […]
Shrimp And Sausage Paella…My Maiden Voyage of YUM!
Paella has always terrified me. Oh…not the actual dish. But the method to prepare it seemed far above my culinary skill level. But when I stumbled on a brand new paella pan for a few bucks at a thrift store I decided that was a sign. A sign that I needed to conquer my “too […]
Broiled Peel and Eat Shrimp…A Messy Dish That’s FUN To Eat!
Shrimp is a family favorite around our house, and serving my broiled peel and eat version is an easy and FUN way to enjoy them. What child doesn’t love to get their hands dirty? And this super simple recipe is a favorite for our “Middle Sis” Indy granddaughter. As you can see…this girl takes the […]
My Great Fish Cooking Experiment
Fish is the topic on this first Friday in Lent…so it’s the perfect time to revisit my 2016 experiment. You see…it’s not every day this usually land-locked Iowa Meemaw finds herself standing in front of a fishmonger in a grocery store known for more fresh fish varieties than I’ve ever seen! Penn Dutch Food Center in […]
Meemaw’s Cajun Jambalaya…A Fat Tuesday Tradition
When I was a child, my brother and I were encouraged to give up some type of food during Lent as a form of penance. Being kids, we always looked for the least painful sacrifice to make. It was easier way back then, since many foods were not available in the Heartland during the early Spring. […]
Grilled Salmon With Lemon, Dill and White Wine
When you’re looking for a simple main course to serve to company…this salmon dish will allow YOU to sit down with your guests and enjoy your own party! That’s my only pet peeve when entertaining. I hate to be in the kitchen while all of my guests are somewhere else. And if I choose a […]
Grilled Salmon With Horseradish Dill Sauce
If you’ve ever wondered if food can speak for itself…just look at this salmon. It’s heart healthy for sure! Recently I bought a HUGE salmon at Penn Dutch. I love the fish mongers in that store! They will take the whole fish you’ve selected and cut it up however you want it…No extra charge! I […]
Tuna and Mushroom Spaghetti Pie
The other night, I cooked more spaghetti than we needed for dinner. So I put about two cups of THE plain pasta in the refrigerator and decided to figure out what to do with it later. So on Friday, I was brainstorming for a new twist on tuna…and I came up with this recipe […]
Cedar Plank Grilled Marinated Salmon
On a beautiful night for grilling, I created a delicious marinade for our salmon… 1/3 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. soy sauce 1/3 c. water 2 T. Key Lime juice I combined all the ingredients in a zip lock bag, and marinated the fish for about an hour. And since I forgot to […]