Category: Tasty Recipes

Swordfish with Mango Relish, Lime Emulsion

Swordfish with Mango Relish, Lime Emulsion

Grilled Wild Massachusetts Swordfish
Mango Relish and Lime Emulsion

Thick-cut swordfish, wild-caught off the coast of Massachusetts, is grilled until just charred, tender, and juicy. It’s topped with a vibrant mango relish—diced ripe mango, jalapeño, and red onion—adding tropical sweetness, lively heat, and an oniony bite. A silky lime olive oil emulsion is poured over the top, tying everything together with bright acidity and a citrusy sheen. It’s then finished with herby cilantro.

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Boursin and Shrimp Rigatoni

Boursin Shrimp Rigatoni

Boursin and Shrimp Rigatoni
Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese
Large Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes

Tender rigatoni pasta, cooked to a perfect al dente bite, is coated in a velvety sauce made from melted Boursin cheese, which brings a creamy, herb-flecked richness with a generous kiss of garlic.

Burst cherry tomatoes, blistered until juicy and sweet, add bright pops of flavor and color throughout the dish. Nestled among the pasta are plump large shrimp, cooked until just opaque, offering a succulent contrast to the creamy sauce. Finished with plenty fresh basil this dish is comforting yet elegant — a restaurant-worthy meal with pantry-friendly ease that comes together in less than a half hour.

The story of Boursin Cheese started with one man, François Boursin. In 1957, this young Normandy cheesemaker opened a cheese factory in Croisy-sur-Eure, a small community nestled in northern France. His own original recipe was inspired by fromage frais, a traditional French party dish that blended garlic, fresh cream, soft cheese, herbs, salt and pepper.

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Roast Duck, Lemon Tarragon Sauce with Roquefort

Roast Duck, Lemon Tarragon Sauce with Roquefort

Roast Duck, Lemon Tarragon Sauce with Roquefort
Fresh Peas, Asparagus, Leeks

Bonjour, mes amis! Happy Bastille Day! July 14th marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 — a dramatic turning point that lit the spark for the French Revolution and the birth of the Republic’s rallying cry: liberté, égalité, fraternité.

Known across France as la Fête Nationale, it’s a day of parades, fireworks, music, and good cheer from Paris to Provence — and we’re joining the festivities in delicious style by serving Canard rôti, paired with a bright lemon-tarragon sauce, fresh peas and asparagus, and a generous flourish of bold, creamy Roquefort. Vive la France!

Roast Duck, Lemon Tarragon Sauce with Roquefort

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Swordfish Milanese, Pickled Cherry Pepper Sauce

Swordfish Milanese, Pickled Cherry Pepper Sauce

Crispy Breaded Swordfish
Pickled Cherry Pepper Sauce with Dijon Mustard and Garlic, Arugula Salad

Swordfish Milanese combines the best parts of a classic Italian breaded cutlet with the firm, meaty texture and clean flavor of swordfish, which stays juicy when pounded thin and pan-fried. The crisp golden crust contrasts beautifully with the hearty fish, which holds up well to bold toppings or sauces. Paired with a bright lemony arugula salad, and a lively cherry pepper sauce, it feels hearty yet fresh—special but unfussy.

The cherry pepper sauce adds a tangy-sweet kick with gentle heat from sweet pickled cherry peppers, warmth from sautéed garlic, and a touch of Dijon for sharpness. Vermouth brings a fragrant note, while chicken stock ties it all together, creating a zesty, balanced sauce that wakes up every bite.

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Margaritaville Island Rum Cake

Margaritaville Island Rum Cake

Margaritaville Island Rum Cake

“Nibblin’ on sponge cake, watchin’ the sun bake…”

Warning: This is an Adults-Only Cake. It’s basically a sponge cake infused with rum. Lots of rum. Adapted from Margaritaville The Cookbook, Relaxed Recipes for a Taste of Paradise by Carlo Sernaglia and Julia Turshen published by Margaritaville Enterprises LLC 2018.

This Island Rum Cake joins my recipes for the iconic Cheeseburger in Paradise and Jimmy’s Favorite Seafood Gumbo as tributes to Jimmy Buffett.

Margaritaville Island Rum Cake

Margaritaville Island Rum Cake

Margaritaville Island Rum Cake

Depending on the time of day, this cake is equally great with a cup of coffee, a Mai Tai, or even a shot of rum!

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