
There is a spice mix called Old Bay which was designed for seafood and chicken. A few years ago I heard about the seasoning and went to the market looking for it. Our local markets, along the beef coast, didn’t carry the seasoning. When I finally found it I was a bit taken back by the $9.00 price tag for a seasoning I had never tasted, wasn’t sure I would use on seafood which I rarely cook. As I have a very well stocked spice cabinet I was sure I could come up with something that would work. [...]
Succulent Shrimp, tender chicken and the enticing flavors of Indonesia – Nasi Goreng! The flavors of Indonesia are delightful and fresh with the flavors of the Spice Islands.
Indonesian Cuisine is influenced by Chinese, Indian and European Cuisines in the preparation of the natural bounty of fresh ingredients like coconuts, lemon grass and rice.
Nasi Goreng, literally means fried rice, and should be made with leftover rice or rice cooked the day before. There are probably a million ways to make Nasi Goreng and can easily be adjusted to suit your individual preference. Sometimes I used bits of broccoli or cauliflower and others shrimp and chicken. The taste are wonderfully satisfying and so easy to prepare. [...]
I’ve said it before, shrimp sells! People like shrimp, they are always impressed by them. Tender, succulent, sweet shrimp are great for salads, sandwiches, stir fries, dips and more and one favorite of many is Shrimp Tempura. [...]
Succulent shrimp satay
Often times I serve shrimp to guest because they are always welcome. While I don’t eat a lot of shrimp myself, and my son is very allergic to them, my wife Mia loves them and never says no. Guest always eat all I put out, no matter how I prepare them! Shrimp are [...]
Asian Inspired Noodle Salad
Mia and I love salads! When Summer arrives we tend to eat salads of some type nearly every day. Leafy, green salads accompany each meal and when the mercury reaches a 100° it’s almost a requirement to make a hearty salad the best part of your day. Combine the tantalizing tastes of [...]