NOTE: If you want the “short story” about How To Store and Prepare Fresh Clams, please scroll down to Preparation – Part B at the end of the page. And, if you’re interested, I’ve included links to lots of great seafood recipes and resources down there as well! My husband and I had a pretty adventure-filled summer in 2014….
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When my husband and I first met, one of our favorite date night spots was the classic, iconic-by-local-standards Blue Point Restaurant and Oyster Bar in beautiful downtown Wayzata. We enjoyed countless bowls of steamed clams there over the years, among many of their other dishes. After almost 30 years of serving both surf and turf like nobody’s business, the restaurant closed recently….
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If you’re looking for a hearty, flavorful side dish for grilled or roasted meats, this Warm Roasted Cabbage Salad fits the bill! To me, this is a “special dish” for a variety of reasons. First of all, it requires very little effort. Simplicity is often key when we’re looking for something healthy and delicious to make for a busy weeknight…
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This Grilled Salmon with Lemons and Scallions is about as uncomplicated as it gets. We refer to it as a no-recipe recipe because there are no measurements – just ingredients that go together perfectly and can be adjusted in any amount. This is a great way to enjoy salmon simply and beautifully without a bunch of ingredients that cover up…
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You know when you go into the store for one thing, and you leave with several other things that you didn’t originally intend to buy? It happens to the best of us, but random things in your shopping cart can lead to some pretty incredible experiences. Thanks to the love of my life – who tends, occasionally, to be a…
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Let’s say you’re having a breakfast or brunch gathering. You want to serve something that’s easy to prepare, but still looks great. Ideally, your dish would accommodate guests who want just a little as well as those who may be in the mood for a little more. And it would be great if what you’re serving tastes just as good…
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Have you ever noticed how the simplest things are often the best? I had some perfectly ripe mangoes slated for a gorgeous mango cake recipe, but when I saw the recipe for this fresh, simple salsa, I decided the cake could wait. It might have been the warm temps and the sunny day… It might have been the fact that…
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If ever there would be a time for a great, romantic recipe story, this would be it. But, alas, this lovely concoction came about because my darling Husband never sticks to our grocery list. I usually try to plan our meals for the most part… Not wanting to waste anything, or start a recipe only to realize I’m missing an…
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Weekend warrior-ing as a kid on your grandparents’ farm definitely has its perks. In my case, becoming an expert in activities like cutting corn off the cob – no matter how times I tried to get out of the actual work back then – is one of those, um, “perks.” The mountains of corn harvested from my grandmother’s garden are…
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We’re not doing ourselves any favors by cooking things the same way every day. Just sayin’. I know… It’s comfortable, easier and faster. At least it seems easier and faster because we’re so used to “the way we always do it,” that we can almost do it in our sleep. We’ve been grilling fresh corn on the cob the same…
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You know those yummy little salads served at resorts and fine restaurants: They’re light and delicate, and usually don’t involve that many ingredients, but they’re absolutely wonderful…? Yes, those yummy little salads! Aren’t they just divine?! O.K., so maybe I’m the only one who obsesses over salads like that, but my obsession with them is how this one came about….
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Things don’t have to be fancy to be fabulous in my book, but when they turn out to be fancy and fabulous – as was case with this Roasted Balsamic Grape Crostini with Ricotta and Arugula – they usually become a favorite. For me, this no-recipe recipe for was love at first bite. I was looking for ideas for something easy and beautiful to…
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I’ll be the first to admit that I go a little crazy over recipes on occasion. There’s nothing better than discovering new flavors that light up your life – especially when they can be enjoyed in multiple ways. (That’s why there are several variations of this recipe!) That’s kind of how I feel about our favorite Chimichurri Sauce and it’s colorful cousin,…
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