The Best Infused Oil: A Review of Benissimo’s Oils

The Best Infused Oil: A Review of Benissimo’s Oils

As a food blogger of nearly 2 decades, and as a mom, wife, and occasional host to various gatherings, I do A LOT of cooking. And a large majority of what I cook requires oils, whether that be during the cooking process or as a dipping, marinating or finishing oil. If...
Black Eyed Peas with Ham – good luck for New Year’s!

Black Eyed Peas with Ham – good luck for New Year’s!

Happy New Year friends! We love celebrating and rolling in the new year with black-eyed peas. The southern tradition is that black eyed peas bring you, prosperity, good luck, and fortune in the New Year. Maybe we are a little superstitious, but we love this tradition...
Grilled Fish Tacos with Corn and Pepitas

Grilled Fish Tacos with Corn and Pepitas

Grilled Fish Tacos with Corn and Pepitas 1 1/2 pounds firm fleshed fish fillet (3/4 inch thick (I like grouper or mahi-mahi))olive oil3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon paprika2 ears corn (shucked)2 tomatoes (1/4" dice)2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro12 corn...
Scallops in Apricot Sauce with Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Scallops in Apricot Sauce with Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

This Scallops with Apricot Sauce recipe is inspired by Blackfin Bistro in Key West, Florida. This was a recipe requested by a reader, and I called the restaurant and chatted with the chef. Sadly, it’s no longer on the menu, but we wanted to recreate an easy,...