Restaurant-Style Crab Legs with Warm Butter If you already love fresh lobster, chances are you’re going to love this baked crab legs recipe. I grew up eating crab with my family, and it’s still one of my favorite seafood dishes, particularly because they’re so easy to serve. Most crab legs sold in stores are already cooked, so the gentlest way to reheat them at home is by baking. Why you’ll love this method: minimal prep, hands-off cooking, no cutting the legs down, and no need to boil water or mess…
Continue ReadingTender Baked Cod With Panko and Ritz Crackers
Oven Baked Cod with Panko is so quick and simple to make, but loved by everyone, kids and adults alike! It’s got that New England-style breadcrumb topping that is made from a mix of Ritz crackers, panko breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese. Truly, it works with just about any type of fish — from cod and other white fish to more succulent sea scallops, shrimp, or even salmon. You’ll love how juicy, tender, and moist the baked cod fish remains when baked. Don’t worry, the topping gets super crispy! It’s flavored…
Continue Reading15-Minute Cannoli Cream Parfaits
Cannoli cream parfaits are a cool and creamy twist on a classic Italian dessert that requires less effort than traditional cannoli and is way more fun to eat! I love serving these parfaits at dinner parties or making one giant parfait (similar to a trifle) to serve family style on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Either way, it’s familiar cannoli filling taste will be sure to win you and everyone who tries it over! For more easy, impressive dessert recipes, consider trying my flourless almond ricotta cake, this ricotta cheesecake, or…
Continue Reading20-Minute Moules Marinières (Mussels in White Wine)
If you’re searching for a celebratory French meal, look no further than classic Moules Marinières! Mussels in white wine sauce is truly luxurious, and best served family-style, straight from the pot, which is both fun and aesthetically beautiful. The broth is garlicky, creamy, and briny (from the natural juices of the shellfish) all at the same time. It’s saucy goodness! Make sure to grab a crusty French baguette for serving — we like to slice and toast it, then rub with a halved garlic clove — or classic pommes frites….
Continue Reading30-Minute Crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts
These Thai-inspired Asian Brussels Sprouts are a spicy, tangy side dish that is completely irresistible! The brussels sprouts cook over high heat in a skillet, then get tossed with a marinade of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, and ginger. The garnishes are what take this from an ordinary dish to something extraordinary! Top with chopped peanuts, lots of cilantro and scallions, and 1 or 2 thinly sliced Thai chili peppers. Trust us, a little goes a long way, these are seriously spicy! If you like a sweet and…
Continue Reading35-Minute Baked Crab Stuffed Shrimp
These Crab Stuffed Shrimp are the perfect first bite! Sweet shrimp are topped with a stuffing of fresh crab, buttery Ritz crackers, melted butter, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon, and fresh parsley. The filling brings out the natural sweetness of the seafood without overpowering either ingredient. Once you peel and clean the shrimp (we’ll walk you through how to butterfly shrimp), spoon a bit of the filling right on top, then bake until just cooked through and the filling is golden brown. Oh man, these are just so delicious! You can…
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