Cajun Shrimp Soup

Every time Nick takes control in the kitchen, the resulting dish is a spicy one. He was especially excited about this recipe because it not only satisfies his “spice tooth,” it also caters to my fondness for shrimp.
Though neither of us has visited The Big Easy, this dish took us there. It’s hearty and soulful, [...]

Weeknight Pasta: Linguine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms

Looking for a simple and savory dinner recipe on this chilly Monday? Try this spin on our favorite pasta. Nick tossed it together last week (because he knows how much I love shrimp and mushrooms), and we paired it with a local red wine and toasted garlic bread.

Ingredients

linguine (or any pasta of your choice), cooked [...]

Weeknight Pasta: Linguine with Shrimp and Vegetables

We’re currently living in an apartment with a kitchen drawer that opens into the handle of the oven and a refrigerator door that opens into the windowsill. There is just enough counter space for a microwave and a coffee maker and a kitchen table that barely seats four adults.
But as Maggie reminded us, “Life is [...]

Chinese Make-In

Everyone loves Chinese take-out — including the culinary couple. And when Emily saw Mark Bittman make fried rice on the Today Show last week, she got an idea. Let’s cook Chinese take-out in the comfort of our own kitchen!
Both the shrimp fried rice and pork egg rolls were easy to make and tasted better than [...]

Honey Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

(great beach food!)
Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce

Directions

Soak wooden skewers in water.
Arrange shrimp and pineapple on skewers and lay flat in a casserole dish.
In a small bowl, combine juice, EVOO, honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Reserve a bit [...]