My son gave me and my husband a bad cold and we are both sick during these days. I guess I will have to farewell 2011 with a handkerchief in my hands, lol. I hate being sick and furthermore, I hate being like this during holidays. And you know what will happen? I will be...
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Smoked Salmon Pasta
Today I am going to tell you a little bit about my husband and I will explain also why. I met my husband about 10 years ago in a very difficult period of mine. From the first moment he stood right next to me and helped me overcome the difficulties I was facing. When we...
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Poached Salmon Teriyaki
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! I was browsing my recipes and I realized that although I have posted recipes for seafood, I have never made fish. The reasons are first because neither I nor my husband eats a lot of fish and secondly when we do, I rely on my mother...
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Shrimps, Lobster with Feta Cheese, Ouzo and Pasta
Two years ago during summer, we visited Crete. We have many friends and relatives there and I consider it to be one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. While being there, we went one time to eat lobster. Lobster in Greece is quite expensive and it is something you don’t get to...
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Seafood Burritos
I am sure whenever you posted a Mexican recipe, I have leaved a message saying how much I love this kitchen. This is absolutely true and in every occasion, although my picky son doesn’t appreciate it as much, I try to cook a new recipe. I have also pointed out that here in Greece we...
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Quick Meals Part 4: Angel-hair Pasta with Shrimps and Macedonian Fruit Compote
As you can understand all this period has been quite hectic for me. Is it my imagination or sometimes the whole universe conspires so as to just drain you completely of your stamina by throwing so many things to be done in your way that simply consume all your time? Well, this happens to me...
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Smoked Paprika Shrimps
Now, I had great difficulty in finding a name for this dish. I found in Top Secret Recipes site a recipe called “Top Secret Recipes version of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Wicked Cajun Barbecue Shrimp”. I didn’t know who Fleming Prime Steakhouse was. When I lived in New England there was no such chain, but somehow...
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Pasta with Shrimps
Today I am at home. We have a big strike because of the measures that government has taken, so as to recover from the economic crisis we are facing. So, there are no buses, trains, no public sector, etc. Also the lady who is watching my child every day cannot come here. My mother, who...
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Tuna and Pasta Salad
I have a friend. She is a citizen of the world. She was born and raised in Nigeria. She went to the States to study and stayed there. She lives in San Francisco, but her work sent her for a year in London. Her name is Fatimah and I met her during my studies in...
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Tom Rim Man (Caramelized Garlic Shrimp)
I am pretty busy during the week with work, kid etc. Thus, the only time I have to cook and test, so as to post about it, is on weekends. I was intrigued by Joanne’s Regional Recipes competition for a dish from Vietnam. I think most people know Vietnam from its war with the United...
