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

Man-Pleasing Chicken

I have never gotten so many compliments before, let alone for a piece of chicken. David suggested calling this chicken, “So Good it Can’t Be Described, Explosion on Your Taste Buds Chicken.” Exactly. I have never encountered a dish that is so basic and simple to put together yet creates such a big pay off. This chicken, quite simply, is one of the most savory things I’ve ever eaten. If you are the busiest person on the planet and don’t … 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