Greek Orzo with Seared Scallops

  So I know everyone is getting very excited about fall and pumpkin recipes are suddenly flooding the food blogs. But let's just slow do...

Lemon and Summer Squash Fish Baked in Parchment

A few days ago I got to deliver dinner for our dear friends. It can sometimes be difficult to think of new dishes to deliver. Lasagna, quich...

Fiesta Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad

The first week in August is always a big deal here in Santa Barbara. It's the week we celebrate Old Spanish Days Fiesta , which means co...

Tahitian Vanilla Bean Coconut Shrimp + Bora Bora

We spent a week in Tahiti on Bora Bora for our honeymoon 5 years ago.    It is the most beautiful place I have ever seen.   I truly thought ...

Pineapple Mojito Tilapia

If you were wondering how I come up with recipes, here's a little window into how it happens... Today I was on the eliptical at the gym ...

Halibut with Citrus Salsa

This just didn't photograph well... it tasted sooo much better than  it looks. Yes, those are wild bunnies on the lawn. Spring is on it...

Tilapia Gyros

Thank you Cooking Light Magazine for publishing another one of my recipes! This one appeared in the current, November 2010, issue. Click her...

Delicious Maui

Aloha! Have you missed me? ;) Sorry it's been awhile, but I've been on a lovely family vacation on Maui. Not to worry though, I did ...

Lobster Rolls

What better way to end the summer than with lobster rolls?! I made a mini version with good quality rolls. I must be missing something, beca...

Greek-Style Quinoa with Grilled Shrimp

Our friend Holley, The Southern Belle in Santa Barbara , brought the most delicious quinoa salad to our picnic on Sunday. It was loaded wit...

Miso Glazed Black Cod

One of the gals in my book club made a miso glazed black cod for dinner that had us all moaning and begging for the recipe. Below you will f...