Honey Garlic Shrimp

One of my goals this year is to get scuba certified.  I completed the educational aspect, and next weekend I will do my pool dives.

The dive shop that I am working with does all their pool dives in two days.  They start each day at 10:30am and end at 5pm.  They do their outdoor dives in one weekend as well.

Easy Paella

Last year I went to Spain during the Thanksgiving holiday break.  I tasted some paella there and bough a small quantity of saffron.  

I used some of that saffron to make lamb tagine.  I still had quite a bit of saffron left over so I decided to make paella.  I used the remaining saffron to make another recipe I will post in the future.

Jambalaya

Over a year ago, I went to New Orleans.  It is a beautiful city.  It is one of the most picturesque cities that I have ever visited.  The architecture was stunning.

The food was also phenomenal.  I ate étouffée and red beans and rice.  For some inexplicable reason, I didn't not eat any beignets while I was there.  I intended to eat some, but I kept putting it off.  Poor planning on my part.  I guess that means I'll have to return and try them.

Shrimp Cobb Salad

This isn't the most festive recipe for December, but we need to do everything in moderation.  After all the sugar and decadent food at holiday parties, you may be in need of a healthy yet yummy salad.

Of course, I added copious amount so of bacon and cheese, so this may not be the healthiest of salads.  How are your Christmas preparations going?  I have most of my gifts purchased.  I really only need to buy one more.

Moroccan Shrimp

This dish may not look like much, but looks can be deceiving.  It made a scrumptious, though rather plain, meal.

I'm not sure if it is authentic Moroccan cuisine or not.  Moroccan cuisine has been influenced by Mediterranean, Arabic, Andalusian, and Berber flavors.  I'm not sure who the Berbers are, but they are from North Africa.

Garlic Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry

Yesterday I went to a park in DC and listened to a free outdoor concert.  There are so many wonderful summer events in DC.  This summer has been so busy that I haven't been able to enjoy all that the area has to offer.

I went to a few free concerts last year, but the one I went to yesterday was my favorite.  In the past, the venues have been so full.  It was hard to find a spot to sit. 

Thai Shrimp Green Curry

A memorable event occurred yesterday.  I saw the daughter of a well known politician purchasing food at a swanky deli.  I wouldn't have noticed, but the employee helping me at a nearby counter mouthed the words to me.

He had to repeat this charade a few times before I understood.  I don't read lips well.  I wouldn't have noticed if the employee hadn't pointed it out to me.  Her back was towards me, and her security personnel were casually dressed.

Shrimp Pad See Ew

A couple of sushi burrito places have opened up in my area, and I can't seem to get enough of them.  In the last month, I have eaten three sushi burritos.  They are really yummy.

It's such a fun idea.  Asian and Mexican fusion foods seem to be big.  Korean tacos took off and now sushi burritos.  Some people have very clever food ideas.

Sichuan Shrimp

Sichuan is province in southwestern China.  Their food uses garlic, chile peppers, and Sichuan peppers.  The food is often hot and spicy.

Sichuan has an abundance of foods.  One city in Sichuan province, Chendgu, was declared a city of gastronomy by UNESCO.  I'd never heard of that honor before, but it sounds legitimate and good.

Shrimp Red Curry

Thai red curry is red because of dry red spur chiles.  The paste is traditionally made with a mortar and pestle.  I didn't make my red curry paste.  I bought it at the supermarket.  

If I had made it myself, it would have required things like galangal, lemongrass, shrimp paste, kaffir lime leaves, and coriander root.  Buying curry paste is a little easier than finding these exotic ingredients at the local grocery store.