Tag Archives: Seafood

Coconut Shrimp

I know it seems like all I do is bake, but sometimes, I actually cook. In fact, I probably cook more than I bake, but it’s usually not as pretty or post-worthy as what I bake, so I don’t really … Continue reading

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Shrimp and Orzo

This post goes out to my friend Julicia, who asked me to share the recipe for shrimp and orzo a few weeks ago and had to suffer from my procrastination. This one-pot shrimp and orzo is one of the best … Continue reading

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Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes, Peas, and Crab

I’m usually a purist when it comes to pasta. I’ll put veggies in, and sometimes I’ll do a meat sauce, but I hardly ever go the seafood route. However, pasta is actually the perfect vehicle for any and all seafood. … Continue reading

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Washington, DC

When I got off the plane in Washington, DC on Sunday, I texted my friend Rachel. I was supposed to meet up with her to go to a friend’s birthday picnic in Virginia. I walked through Reagan Airport (pictured above), … Continue reading

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Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Linguine with Shallot Cream Sauce

Nothing says spring to me like asparagus. When I start seeing the bright green bundles at the grocery store, I know we’ve turned a corner and officially said goodbye to the cold weather. I usually roast asparagus in the oven … Continue reading

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Seattle: Part Deux

Seattle will always have a special place in my heart. I showed up for the first time a couple years ago to visit one of my best friends from grad school, Stephanie, and my brother. At the time, she had … Continue reading

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Smoked Salmon Soba Noodle Salad

My friend Jim likes to smoke salmon, and the other day he was generous enough to give me some. It was perfect timing because I’d been thinking about making soba noodle salad with smoked salmon. This salad is something you … Continue reading

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Los Angeles and San Diego

When I was little I wanted to move to Southern California. I wanted to be an actress for a while and I pictured myself living in a shoebox apartment and going on auditions. It seemed like a rough life, but … Continue reading

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