30 Minute Meal: Shrimp Scampi Bake

Shrimp scampi is not something that I make often, but I like to serve it on special occasions and holidays.  I had been using a recipe that was fantastic, but somewhat difficult and time consuming. So the last time I was slated to prepare scampi, I decided it was time to search for a simpler version using the same ingredients […]

Grilled Goodness: Everything You’d Ever Want to Grill!

From veggies and fruit to burgers, meats and seafood, here’s what we’re grilling this summer… For the Burger lovers, Here are 5 of Our Favorites: See All 25+ Fabulous Burgers Click Here 1. The Over-the-Top, Juicy Gooey Nacho 2. The Kimchi Bacon Burger 3. The Chicken Parmesan Burger 4. The Pickled Red Onion Bacon & […]

The Capital Grille = A Class Act!

Warning- THE PHOTOS ATTACHED MAY BE DEEMED AS FOOD PORNOGRAPHY Happy First Day of Fall All, I am going to keep this brief and let the pictures speak for themselves. The Capital Grille located in the Roosevelt Field Mall Shopping Center is always a classy place to meet for after work cocktails and dinner. The […]

Eclipse Watching – South Shore Long Island- My Take

  OK, so I don’t know why, but normally as two teachers off on Summer vacation we would pay more attention to “Solar Eclipse 2017” heading our way. We did not. We scurried around trying desperately to find the appropriate glasses at all the 7-11’s and libraries etc. My son ransacked Target, Walmart and the […]

I Am Outing the Best Kept Secret on the South Shore

If you think you have had the best lobster roll of your life – I am challenging you. There is a hidden gem in Island Park that is being exposed for what it is – the BEST seafood restaurant on Long Island. Wow. There, I said it – and now it is out there. Artie’s […]

5 Reasons Shrimp Is Good For You

Sometimes they get a bad rap, but shrimp have lots of health benefits.

Grilled Octopus with Garlic, Lemon and Thyme

I was so inspired by Chef Jonathon Sawyer’s win on Chopped Grill Masters with his Grilled Octopus that I had to look up a recipe to try…minus the fruit pops. So if you’re feeling a bit adventurous and have some time to kill, try this recipe from The New York Times.

Mussels in Tomato-Basil Wine Sauce

The Jersey Shore is loaded with mussels, so they are available on every menu close to the beach. But if you find you have a hankering and aren’t near the shoreline, preparation at home can happen in a cinch. Bring a bit of the beach home with...

Cajun Crab & Corn Chowda

A spicy chunky soup for crab lovers.  Just a spoonful will transport you to Bayou Country.  Serve with warm buttermilk biscuits to soak up every morsel.

Grilled Scallops w/ Remoulade Sauce

This is an easy to make dish that guests of all ages will love. When my guests ask for the recipe, I tell them it’s a NOLA inspired secret recipe my brother created while studying at Tulane – what YOU tell them is up to you! Serve as an...