Jul 16 2010

Watermelon Salad & Balsamic Sherry Vinaigrette

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A mèlange of refreshing fruity flavors with a tart vinaigrette makes this the perfect summer salad!

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May 5 2010

Grilled Prawns & Anchovy Butter

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We’ve been on a “No Reservations” kick lately and in this household, anything Anthony Bourdain says, goes.

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Apr 22 2010

Steamed Sea Bass Roll In a Sesame Ginger Sauce

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An inspired dish from the creative chefs at Buddakan.

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Jan 31 2010

Tuna Tartare – Fish & Chips with a Twist

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Oooops! I did it again. It’s like an abusive relationship that you can’t leave because it’s THAT good. You know what I’m talking about. Oh sweet Chinatown.

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Jan 25 2010

Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna & Ponzu Sauce

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This is a tale of my love/hate relationship with Chinatown.

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Jan 12 2010

Roulade of Salmon Tartare & Roe

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I was a late bloomer. The California roll was my idea of sushi. Meanwhile, all my trendy friends ordered sashimi. I was determined not to let some squishy, raw fish bring me down. I wanted to be cool and look at me now!

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Jan 11 2010

Rustic Tomato Pizza

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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore…

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Nov 20 2009

Blackened Tilapia & Corn Salsa

Blackened Tilapia

Growing up in a Filipino home, tilapia was a staple on the dinner table.  It was always simply broiled, served with jasmine rice and vegetables.  Tilapia was always something you could find at the Asian markets and it didn’t occur to me until in recent years, the versatility of this fish.

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Nov 17 2009

Salt-Crusted Striped Bass

Salt-Crusted Sea Bass

A trip to Chinatown is never complete without a visit to our favorite fish monger.  As we scan the catch of the day sprawled out on beds of crushed ice, my mind begins to sift through the menu possibilities for our upcoming week.  I know exactly what we need…

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Nov 10 2009

Baked Spanish Mackerel – Plain & Simple

Baked Spanish Mackerel

I always gravitated towards filets, in fear of accidentally swallowing a fish bone which could lead to puncturing my organs (dramatic, I know).  Who knew I would be such a fanatic of whole fish?

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Nov 2 2009

Moules Frites S’il Vous Plaît!

Moules Frites

Such a simple and satisfying meal best served with a side of sweet potato fries.  One of our favorite meals…

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