Surf n Turf Pasta

When someone asked how enjoyable a wedding was when I was a kid all you had to say was, "They had Surf n Turf ." which was code fo...

Salmon with Tomato Avocado Salsa

The French really seem to like raw food. At least in Paris they seem to eat a lot of steak tartar, salmon tartar and raw oysters. When I was...

Steamed Mussels: Moules Mariniere

It's a Dorista Foodista post. The day I recovered from my cold I left for a cross country ski trip with my family. I have been doing la...

Zuppa de Pesce in White Wine: Foodie Friday

Zuppa de Pesce White Wine When I was a kid hanging out in the neighborhood my friends and I would call our moms to find out what they we...

Sole with Capers, Cornichons, and Brown Butter Sauce

I was planning on making Dorie Greenspan's Skate with Capers, Cornichons, and Brown Butter Sauce but I ran into difficulty finding skate...

Prawns (Shrimp) Avocado Appetizer (Shrimp Version)

When I first visited London about 30 years ago it was not the cosmopolitan city it is today. It had a small city feel. Restaurants consiste...

Spicy Crab Cakes: Foodie Friday

Spicy Crab Cake This a really versatile recipe that I have been preparing for my family for years. Many times I make this dish straight ...