The American Heart Association suggests eating at least 8 ounces of fish per week and the heart healthy Mediterranean eating plan recommends up to 15 ounces per week. Seafood is an excellent source of protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and if you’re eating fish, you’re not eating steak. This is one of my favorite…
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Pasta with Fresh Fennel and Sardines
You saw the word “sardines” and skipped right over this recipe. Come back! If you like salmon and eat tuna fish, you’ll like this recipe. It’s not too fishy, I promise! I admit, I’m not a fan of strong fish either but I’ve been trying to find ways to boost my omega-3 fatty acid intake…
Tuscan Shrimp and Beans
Cook’s Illustrated featured this recipe back in March/April 2017. Whenever I see “Tuscan” in the title of a recipe, I’m sold. You will find a bounty of beans in many Tuscan-based dishes (which is why I like them) and adding shrimp to the beans seemed like a winning combination. This deeply flavored dish is a…
Mastering Mezze
Mezze refers to a mixture of small dishes, served as either an appetizer or a light meal. This style of eating is very popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. Mezze staples include dips, vegetables, salads, and bread. I will often assemble ingredients that I already have in the fridge and the pantry so…
Nana’s Chicken Pot Pie
If you google chicken pot pie, you’ll get recipes for an actual chicken pie, with a top and bottom crust. But the Pennsylvania Dutch version of chicken pot pie is more of a chicken stew with square pieces of dough added to the broth (a chicken pie in a pot). This recipe is from my…
Cod with Fennel and Fresh Tarragon
Even if you’re not a fan of fish, you must give this recipe a try. Cod has such a light, subtle flavor with a “meaty”, substantial texture. I purchase most of my fish at Costco, opting for frozen, individually wrapped fish because it’s convenient, reasonably priced and flash frozen for freshness. I take the fillets…
Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Frozen shrimp is a staple in my freezer. It’s healthy, fast food. You don’t even have to remember to defrost it because frozen shrimp will defrost quickly under cold, running water. Add shrimp to stir fries and quick pasta dishes. Brush it with BBQ or hoisin sauce, grill it, sprinkle with scallions and wrap it…