Jalapeño Shrimp Caesar Salad

August 4, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hey Y’all!! We’ve been super busy here in Texas lately and with the hottest days of summer upon us light and quick meals are a must. Recently one of my go to meals has been this delicious Jalapeño Shrimp Caesar Salad. Cool crispy romaine lettuces, creamy avocado, warm juicy shrimp, and my secret ingredient….. Jalapeño […]

Fried Artichoke and Shrimp Pasta

June 27, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

I love coming up with a new recipes but sometimes I struggle to write something “personal” about a dish. It’s not a dish I have a story about, a family recipe, or a dish that was inspired by my travels. More often than not my recipes come from spending hours in the car driving home […]

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

March 14, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Ugh!! Has the “spring forward” time change been kicking anyone else’s butt today? I have dropped almost everything I’ve touched today, my coordination was completely off during tennis this afternoon, and I tried to pay for plants at Lowes today with a Bed, Bath and Beyond gift card. I need a vacation.

Busy, Busy, Busy: Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Basmati Rice

May 13, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

It has been one busy week since my last blog post. Over the past week I have decked out the house for our Big Kahuna Company Luau Party. We had to moved most of the party indoors because the weather has been so wet. Cooked all the “Hawaiian Style” food for about 50 people. Thankfully […]

The Holiday Hustle and Spicy Shrimp Scampi Pasta…..

December 9, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far. Things have been good here in Texas even though it’s been unseasonable warm. All I want is just a foot or two of snow… That’s not too much to ask for is it? I can’t sing about Frosty the Snow Man, while dreaming of a […]

Mel’s Spicy Spanish Grilled Shrimp

May 23, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Want to take a trip to Spain with your friends without leaving the comforts of your own home? Well here’s your ticket….. These Spicy Spanish Grilled Shrimp are a showstopper at parties. The first thing you notice about these shrimp is their vibrant yellow-orange color from the turmeric and paprika. Then the smell hits […]