The Mechanic CooksI was at a friends house, and as usual, the conversation turned to food. He and his wife are originally from Brazil, and the food they eat is heavily influenced by their heritage. One of his favorite dishes is Moqueca, Brazilian fish stew. But cooked in a traditional style from the Brazilian state of Espirito…
Shrimp (or prawns in England) are an abundant food source globally, they grow in most coastal regions. And, on top of that, they are delicious and easy to cook. I do love shrimp scampi, but, as usual I’m always looking for another way to cook dinner. There are other similar recipes around but this is…
Shrimp is an easy meal, little pricier than regular dinners, but definitely something to add to the menu every now and then. And this particular preparation is absolutely delicious. Shrimp, cooked in garlic, butter and white wine, served on a bed of linguine. As the post implies, it’s called shrimp scampi, read on for more…
I love Mexican food. It’s more than just tacos. Mexican food started as mostly vegetarian. Beans, squash, avocados, tomatoes to name a few. Also, have to add jalapeno’s, because they like their food hot, and agave, well, a little tequila is OK. When the Spanish invaded Mexico, they brought meat, beef, lamb, pork. But seafood…
What a classic Southern dish. Medium shrimp was on sale at the local grocery store, and just kicking around ideas on what to make. So many options, so many choices. I’m a huge fan of southern food, its wholesome, hearty, and usually has a kick. Spice levels can be adjusted, ingredients can be added and…
