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Appetizers

Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Field Greens, and Feta Cheese

Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Field Greens, and Feta Cheese

This salad is a fresh, delicious change of pace. Why not give it a try and step away from the same old boring salads?  The sweetness of the watermelon blends so nicely with the peppery flavor of the arugula. Don’t be afraid to shake it […]

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Shrimp and Corn Chowder This rich chowder is easy to make and I promise everyone will love it. I consider this a treat meal if you make the full fat version. It’s one of my sister’s favorite dishes and one that I often make for […]

Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe

Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe

My Aunt Rosie and my Grandma Reo made this salad all the time when I was younger.  This amazing salad can be used in so many ways. It’s great by itself or over some mixed greens.  I like to serve it over grilled fish, shrimp, […]

Simple Summer Macaroni Salad Recipe

Simple Summer Macaroni Salad Recipe

This salad is one that I make all the time in the summer and everyone loves it.  Even my kids and their friends ask me to make this because they love it so much. If you need a side dish to complete a meal or […]

Un-Fried Fried Shrimp Recipe with Homemade Tartar Sauce

Un-Fried Fried Shrimp Recipe with Homemade Tartar Sauce

This “un-fried” shrimp recipe gives you all the taste of fried shrimp without all the fat and mess. I like to serve this with salad and rice or just as an appetizer. This recipe is also great for a party because you can prepare these […]

Spring Salad with Orange Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing – Simple Recipe

Spring Salad with Orange Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing – Simple Recipe

Making your own dressing is a great simple way to have an inexpensive and healthy, fresh tasting salad. Whenever I make a salad, people tend to enjoy it so much and want to know what dressing I buy.  Most of the time, I didn’t buy […]

Greek Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Greek Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Greek chicken pitas are a big favorite in my house. This quick, healthy and delicious recipe is one you can preprare in advance and have ready to go for dinner and another night for leftovers too!  I usually prepare my chicken first and have that […]

Sugar’s Amazing Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Sugar’s Amazing Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Serves 8 people 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage 1 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 slices of bacon chopped 1 small minced yellow onion 1 stalk […]