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A Foodie Road Trip: North African Edition (Part One)
Hey all! I am back with an all new road trip adventure! This time it will be across the Atlantic in the North African country of Morocco. This place has always appeared as a mystical land to me since I was a child. I finally had the chance to drive around this country for a couple of weeks and explore the scenic beauty, the people, and all of the delicious food that it is famous for! I want to share some of my trip with you through photographs and experiences I had in the different regions of this amazing place. I will also offer you some tips on restaurants, food tours, places to stay, and also what you should avoid if you are visiting for the first time. So hop in the car, and take a road trip with me through the country of Morocco!
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Shrimp Étouffée
Étouffée is one of my favorite comfort foods during the colder winter months. When you prepare this Cajun/Creole dish, it’s all about making a perfect roux! Usually with a meat gumbo, I cook the roux until it is very dark and chocolate looking. This simple and easy Étouffée is made with seafood so a lighter roux is best for this dish.
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Blackened Swordfish w/Coconut Jasmine Rice
This is another outstanding summertime recipe, using some delicious swordfish from Wulf’s Fish. This dish combines slightly spicy seasonings, the richness of coconut rice, and the tangy sweetness of mango salsa. The fish is also cooked sous vide for maximum flavor. Enjoy!
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Chengdu-Style Spicy Crab
I have been a fan of authentic Szechuan cuisine since I first tried it at Z & Y Restaurant in San Francisco a few years ago. I love the bold, pungent, and spicy flavors. This recipe is my riff on the flavors from that region.
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New Orleans-Style BBQ Prawns
This simple and easy recipe is inspired by a BBQ shrimp dish I had at Mr. B’s Bistro in New Orleans many years ago. These massive prawns are tossed in a buttery Creole sauce and served with crusty french bread. It makes a great appetizer at your next dinner party! Read the rest of this entry
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A Foodie Road Trip: St. Petersburg Edition
Lionfish Ceviche
Happy Independence Day! The summertime is here and I know you have not heard from me in a while, but for good reason. I have some amazing news! Read the rest of this entry
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Butter Poached Lobster w/Shellfish Ravioli
Summertime in NYC will always be the season for great seafood. This recipe doesn’t skimp on it either. The combination of butter poached lobster, spicy Alfredo sauce, and shellfish ravioli (made easy with wonton wrappers) work together magically.
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Spicy Crab Dip
Here is a crab dip that will have your dinner guest begging for the recipe! Read the rest of this entry
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Shrimp Bisque
This easy bisque recipe is both flavorful and comforting for the cold winter season. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry
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Skate Wings à la Grenobloise
I have loved to go fishing since childhood, and as I got older I have grown to love it even more. There was a time when my father and I would catch fish that we sometimes considered, “a garbage fish” and we would throw them back. The fish we threw back would consist of small sharks, Sea Robins, and the fish highlighted in this recipe, skate or stingray.
Gourmet De-Constructed 