Abracadabra…Cajun Crusted Shrimp!

Presto dinnero. These shrimp are so easy to prepare, they cook in about 5 minutes, and they are as tasty as can be. I felt like a dinner magician. The shrimp take on a very light, crispy crust that is packed with flavor. Oddly, they remind me a lot of a bloomin’ onion from Outback Steakhouse. There are a lot of spices that make up the crust for these shrimp, but the flavors work so well together that it’s worth … Continue reading

Chipotle Cream Pasta with Shrimp and Greens

If you like spicy pasta, you’ll go nuts for this one. I’ve been waiting to make it for months, ever since my friend shared his wildly successful kitchen experimentation with me. I started craving it on the spot! I started checking in at Trader Joe’s, hoping they would stock frozen, raw shrimp instead of frozen, cooked shrimp. After three months, I couldn’t wait any longer. I gave in and bought the cooked shrimp, and I’m glad I did. It’s hard … Continue reading

Lemony Weeknight Pasta

Whenever we are hungry but there are no clear dinner plans or obvious ingredients to cook, it is easy to turn to pasta. Whatever we have around can go right in, and the result is usually delicious. This pasta was a really great, impromptu creation that I will intentionally whip up again. To make it, bring a well-salted pot of water to boil, and cook a heavy-duty pasta like bow ties according to the package’s instructions. While the water is … Continue reading