Seared Sea Scallops with Fig-Balsamic Glaze

Scallops are simply wonderful for a quick meal – they only take a few minutes to cook and there are many simple ways to serve them.  I love them seared and served on a bed of creamy risotto and roasted asparagus, with a trickle of balsamic glaze over the top.  This is the essence of… Continue reading Seared Sea Scallops with Fig-Balsamic Glaze

Salmon with Roasted Peppers and Asparagus

We don’t go out to eat a lot, especially since we stopped eating grains.  People give you strange looks when you request “no bread, please”, or order Chinese food without the rice.  “Without the rice?”  Incredulously, “Are you sure, no rice?”  It seems beyond comprehension.  However, last weekend we were out doing errands and decided… Continue reading Salmon with Roasted Peppers and Asparagus

Asparagus with mushrooms

Finally it is looking like spring outside, and that means lots of fresh asparagus in season!  Most of the time we roast or grill asparagus.  It’s so simple to just toss it with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, then put it in a 400F oven for about ten minutes, and serve with maybe… Continue reading Asparagus with mushrooms