Shrimp Pad Thai

 I absolutely love Thai food, but now that we have sworn off restaurants until at least 2012 (when our youngest child turns three) I don’t get to enjoy it as much as I’d like.  I’ve long searched for a good Thai-inspired recipe that I could have any time the mood strikes me.  When I saw [...]

Broiled Salmon over Parmesan Cheese Grits

I was in the mood for something different this week, and it’s been a while since I’ve had salmon.  Even longer since I’ve had grits.  If you’ve never thought about grits as a side dish for dinner then I you should absolutely try these.  They’re flavored with onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and mushrooms.  The thick, [...]

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Of all the dishes I make, this is the one that causes people to demand the recipe on the spot.  I don’t usually brag, but this is out of this world good.  It’s actually a combination of two recipes that I’ve adapted over time, and what happens between them is some kind of magic.  I [...]