One of the traditions on my side of the family is having crab cakes at family gatherings. We hail from the east coast, and my mother’s side is from New England. We’re seafood people!I don’t remember why crab cakes became a holiday treat, but we seem to have them at…
Potatoes have to be one of my favorite foods: versatile, comforting, satisfying, and cheap. I mash them, roast them, fry them, make soup out of them, but I’ve only ever been able to create a mediocre gratin. I’m not sure why – the concept is simple enough, thin potatoes with…
I found some really meaty pork chops at the grocery store last weekend, on sale for an ungodly price – about $3 for two 1″ thick, bone-in, steak-like chops. In the mood for something different last night, I decided to go with Asian flavors, which isn’t typical for my style…
I’ve mentioned my love of frozen raw shrimp before. Purchase them on sale (usually buy one/get one), use what you need, keep the rest frozen for a future meal! Need dinner in less than 30 minutes? Who doesn’t. What I love most about these simple grilled chili shrimp soft tacos…
Last night my sister came over to enjoy the spoils from the March Food Challenge: Polenta! There was a winner of course, Parmesan polenta, but no recipe to go with it. I remembered an episode from one of Giada’s shows where she made a creamy cheesy polenta, and so I…
Whether you’re part of a CSA, visiting farmers’ markets or shopping at the regular grocery store, eating locally and seasonally in Maryland is simple with these tips from my brother-in-law, Shawn! Finding ways to eat locally and seasonally has increasingly becoming a priority for discerning eaters. And for good reason! Local…