This week’s recipe serves one of the most luxurious ingredients of the season, lobster, in an elegant but super easy way. Cannelloni can take a while to make, but if you take a couple of shortcuts by using high-quality, ready-to-use ingredients, you end up with a fantastic tasting dish whipped up in a very short… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Fish/Seafood
{Book Review} Hiroko’s American Kitchen – Cooking with Japanese Flavors
I have said before that Japanese cuisine has intimidated me ever since I came back from Japan. Sure, I spent hours in the kitchen to produce a fantastic Japanese-themed dinner we enjoyed at Christmas last year, but other than that, I have struggled to incorporate the delicate but oh-so-satisfying flavors of Japanese cuisine into our… Continue Reading
An Elegant Japanese Dinner Menu
Every year, E and I reserve one night over the holidays to celebrate Christmas together, just the two of us. On that night, I like to cook a special meal, something fancy with many courses, usually inspired by a recent trip or cuisine discovery. This year, of course, it had to be Japan. Since we… Continue Reading
The Best Lobster Rolls Ever (Yes, Really!)
Yes, I know, my post title may sound a little exuberant and subjective. But seriously, I’m still recovering from the deliciousness of the lobster rolls we had for dinner last night. They were so good I have to restrain myself from planning to make more tonight, and tomorrow, and for the rest of the week!… Continue Reading
A Japanese Meal: Miso Soup, Hiyashi Soba and Tempura
Japanese is one of the international cuisines I love most. The subtle flavors, the delicately balanced seasoning, the use of ingredients I’m not familiar with, the intricate presentations are just some of the many reasons why I’m head over heels for Japanese food. This month’s Daring Cooks challenge suited my passion to a T: we… Continue Reading