Roasted Shrimp and Beet Salad with Citrus

Roasting makes everything taste better. The roasted beets and shrimp in this salad pack a flavorful punch, which is only highlighted by some orange segments and a light, citrus dressing. Make this salad if you’re in the mood for a pretty lunch. Or if you have some beets to use up. Surprisingly, even Stella’s nose went wild for it! Start off by preheating your oven to 425ºF. Then, peel and chop your beets into uniformly sized pieces. I had a … Continue reading

Pinch Me Paella

This paella is one of the best things I’ve ever made. I recently watched an episode of “Avec Eric” (with Eric Ripert, no pun intended) where he made a great looking seafood paella. And he made it look so simple. So, after consulting a few Food Network recipes, I was ready to give it a go. Because of this paella’s ease and beauty, I think it would be the perfect thing to make for your next dinner party. First, chop up … Continue reading

Homemade Gnocchi

I have wanted to make my own gnocchi for a long time, but I was scared. It seemed like such a daunting and difficult task- especially after seeing Top Chef contestants have their gnocchi massacred by the judges. I couldn’t imagine that mine would be worth eating. Oh, was I wrong. It is definitely worth eating. It’s nothing like the hard gnocchi I’ve found in most restaurants. Instead, it’s melt-in-your mouth light. I think it’s the second best gnocchi I’ve ever had (second … Continue reading