This is Nok Suntaranon’s Gaeng Pu from Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen. The curry starts with Kalaya House yellow curry paste blended with coconut milk, shrimp paste, and crab, then finished with more crab, chilies, lime leaves, and basil. It’s rich, aromatic, and fast once the paste is made.
This simple fish taco recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Flaky cod is seasoned with spices and served in warm tortillas with a crunchy lime slaw and creamy sriracha sauce. Topped with cilantro, jalapeños, and red onion, it’s a satisfying, flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes.
This rich and creamy lobster mac and cheese blends fresh Maine lobster with over a pound of Cabot cheddar and gouda. Ina’s recipe gets a cozy upgrade with cavatappi pasta and crisp, buttery breadcrumbs. It’s the ultimate comfort food – bubbly, golden, and perfect for the holidays or any indulgent dinner.
Living in Maine calls for a full-on seafood era, and I’m diving in with Ari Kolender’s Char-Broiled Oysters. Nestled in salt, topped with garlicky compound butter and Parmesan, then broiled until golden – this simple recipe is packed with flavor. Even Alex, oyster skeptic, couldn’t resist.
To celebrate one year in Portland, I recreated Eventide’s legendary brown butter lobster roll at home. Steamed buns, browned butter, lemon, and chives let the lobster shine. It’s a dreamy take on one of the city’s most iconic bites – and a perfect way to mark a year of ocean views and good eating.
Turns out lobster bisque is a marathon! Despite my murky broth, the cream-enriched soup topped with herb-butter lobster chunks was delicious, though the extensive process makes me very much appreciate the professionals.
Millie Peartree’s Cajun Shrimp Bowl combines sweet-spicy butter-honey shrimp with cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce, all served over aromatic garlic-coconut rice. This easy weeknight meal balances bold Cajun flavors with creamy coconut and fresh herbs for a perfect dinner that comes together quickly.
Transform cod fillets into an exciting weeknight dinner with Shilpa Uskokovic’s recipe. Seared fish gets coated in a bold sauce of ginger, garlic, and Calabrian chilies, while a refreshing Persian cucumber salad provides the perfect cooling contrast. Quick to prepare, this dish delivers restaurant-worthy flavors at home.