Archive for the ‘Fish and Seafood’ Category

Crab+Bacon+Walnut=Ravioli

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

First, I got to work on the filling. I had Dungeness crab and bacon, and decided to bind them with potatoes and walnuts. Of course, merely mashing up two potatoes wasn't enough for me. No, I actually made a micro-batch of fresh shrimp stock from shells, carrot, onion, celery, parsley, ...

Mussels Buzara

Friday, October 12th, 2007

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhlnSewLhDo[/video]

Rižot = Risotto

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

In addition to the Adriatic Sea, coastal Croatia shares centuries of history with Italy. That said, it won't be surprising to learn that Arborio rice is prepared and enjoyed in much the same way as Italian risotto in Dalmatia. In fact, a few recipes are practically identical. One of the ...

Mimice: A Zagreb Institution

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

If you're looking for more than a snack, but not quite a full-blown meal in the center of Zagreb, Mimice (MEE-mee-tseh, meaning ‘things overlooked or hidden') may be just the place for you. Set into the foundation of Ulica Nikole Jurišića 21, this mom-and-pop fish house is just a few ...

Citrus Baby Octopus Salad

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

You should have known that it was only a matter of short time before I cooked a sea creature with tentacles. If you can find me a land creature with tentacles, I'll be happy to come up with something for you. Tentacly speaking, you may know how difficult it is to ...