Seared sea scallops with bacon, spinach, tomatoes, shallots, garlic, parsley and wine – a special treat for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion. ~~~ The last time I went to the seafood market, I had it in my mind to get some fish. But the first thing I saw were a …
A simple bay scallop gratin recipe with prosciutto, fennel, shallots, lemon, fresh herbs and bread crumbs adapted from Ina Garten. ~~~ Scallops are a weekend-only meal for us. I like to think of them as too special for weeknights. When I see fresh-looking ones from the U.S. (not Mexico or Asia) at the fish counter, …
In my last post, Thai-Style Ground Chicken with Basil & Chiles, I mentioned a delicious recipe from Rachael Ray that I wanted to share with you. I called it “perfect for a birthday dinner” and I stand by that description. However, my birthday dinner was prepared by someone else in a kitchen far away. 720 …
A bill in my home state of Massachusetts will make the quahog the state shellfish. What?! Did I hear a snicker out of you? Surely it’s because you don’t understand the magnificence of the quahog. And in case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced co-hog, not qwa-hog as a delusional Midwestern executive chef once tried to tell …
A quick, traditional recipe for scallops from my Massachusetts childhood that highlights their richness and sweetness. ~~~ I’m from scallop country — southeastern Massachusetts. We say “scollup”, not “scahllup.” The capital of this country is New Bedford, about 35 miles south of my hometown. New Bedford is still a major commercial fishing port, known for its …
Grabbing the Gusto 