Lobster Pasta

Fresh Maine Lobster in cream sauce; garlic, lemon and white wine reduction

Spaghetti, Red Pepper Flakes, Basil, Thyme – and of course Lobster – come together in a creamy, lemony white wine reduction to make an exquisite meal

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Spicy Fish Chowder

When I was in high school, I had a best friend whose family always treated me as if I were one of their own. They were always so generous with me. I remember one time specifically when we went to a high-end seafood restaurant in Boston called “The Four Seasons” – it couldn’t have been cheap. Here, I had my first experience with a truly amazing fish chowder. I can still remember how it tasted. Over the years, I’ve worked on recreating this dish and I feel that finally I’ve come up with something worthy of sharing here. Enjoy!

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Corned Beef and Cabbage

This recipe only requires 15 minutes of prep, and makes your house smell awesome all day. Just make sure you don’t have other plans for your oven!

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Bourbon Glazed Carrots

This elegant side dish is delicious, easy to prepare, and could stand on it’s own as a first course or appetizer. Plus, you get to set stuff on fire.

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Seafood Pasta with Scallops and Gulf Shrimp

Even though this is easy enough for a weeknight, it’s also elegant enough for a special occasion.

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Disclaimer

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Have fun out there. Eat well, live well, come home with all your fingers, don’t blow yourself up or set your kitchen on fire or eat anything poisonous. Best of luck!