It’s ‘Pickling Week’ and before you think you might not like it, open your mind a bit. And for those of you with an open mind already – thanks. You’ll be rewarded with delicious, crunchy pickled cauliflower & greens beans. Say “hello Bloody Mary!”  Here’s the recipe.

Pickled Cauliflower & Green Beans - the sam livecast

We close the week with a simply delicious coconut thai curry that works really well with any fish – I used tilapia.

Here is the recipe.

thai fish curry - the sam livecast

Curried Shrimp

It could be Throwback Thursday with this Curried Shrimp my mom used to make. Not sure I was aware of the term ‘comfort food’ while eating this as a kid – but I’m certainly aware of it now, and it totally fit. The recipe is here.

And here’s the link to the Chef Celebration event this Sunday, May 4th.  12 Chefs, 12 Courses, 12 Beers – wow.

curried shrimp - the sam livecast

If there’s an easier way to make these – I’m not sure what it is. And whether you broil (like we did), pan fry or grill them – just make them. And make a lot of them because they’re so good…

Garlic & Mustard Lamb Chops - the sam livecast