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Cajun Shrimp Kabobs

By Inger Jun 13, 2026 Main Dish, Seafood 3 Comments

Just assemble and grill these easy Cajun Shrimp Kabobs–no marinating! Loaded with flavor for a perfect casual or elegant dinner.

Summer is fun. But with all of the varied activities, it can mean conflicts. Do you soak up relaxation or move projects (and dinner!) forward. So, I was happy to make these easy Cajun Shrimp Kabobs on a busy night.

Yes, easy is the goal here. And summer is too short to marinade! So just assemble, sprinkle with spices and grill. Even better, you’ll have both protein and vegetable courses on the same skewer!

Now with tasty spices and andouille sausage, Cajun Shrimp Kabobs are also loaded with flavor. And adding shrimp means you can serve them for special occasions. Or to a picky daughter home from college. Not naming any names…

Yes, sometimes you can have it all! Read more

Avocado Toast with Everything Bagel Seasoning

By Inger Jun 6, 2026 Breakfast, Cooking & Recipes 6 Comments

Creamy and savory, Avocado Toast is especially tasty with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch or snack.

Avocado Toast with Everything Bagel Seasoning

I love Everything Bagel Seasoning. The flavorful combo of seeds and herbs adds a crunchy accent to foods from bagels to sandwiches. And, well, it just makes my taste buds happy.

So the deck was probably stacked the first time I had Avocado Toast. The café topped it with a generous sprinkle of the seasoning–and I was hooked.

Now recently I read about people counting avocado as a serving of vegetables. I asked my dietitian sister about this and she said they count it as a fat exchange for diabetes but it does have some good fiber and nutrients.

So I tell myself that, while Avocado might or might not count as a vegetable serving, it is healthier than topping your bread with butter. And it’s maybe even taster!

Oysters Rockefeller at Home

By Inger May 30, 2026 Appetizers, Seafood 21 Comments

Baked fresh oysters on the half shell, topped with a rich spinach mixture, makes Oysters Rockefeller a tasty and special appetizer.

Oysters Rockafeller is a classic seafood appetizer. And back in the day, it was an almost required menu item in fine dining establishments. That’s because a creamy rich oyster, embellished with a savory topping, is a perfect way to start a great dinner.

If you have never had the pleasure, Oysters Rockefeller (per Wikipedia) are “oysters on the half-shell that have been topped with various other ingredients… then baked or broiled.”

Originally topped with a mixture containing herbs like parsley or chervil, today you are likely to find a topping based on spinach.

This now classic appetizer was originally created at Antoine’s in New Orleans, where you can still get it today. We made sure to stop there when we visited and have our authentic numbered certificate to commemorate the experience! Read more

Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette

By Inger May 23, 2026 Salads 6 Comments

With a bright fruit flavor and creamy goodness, this Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing is a salad lover’s delight.

Raspberries have been one of my favorite fruits since childhood. Yes, way back in my preschool days, a neighbor had berry bushes and freely shared. Which set up a lifetime of berry love for me!

So I was delighted when I started to see Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing appearing in stores and restaurants.

But the problem was, I couldn’t find any that did justice to the flavorful fresh berries of my childhood. So I decided to make a homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette.

With a higher berry ratio, and all natural ingredients, this is a dressing worthy of the beautiful fresh lettuces and toppings of the season. Read more

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