Seasoned Cooking

Crispy coconut shrimp sings of summer to me and as April gives way to May, quick and delicious ways to remind us of the warmer weather on the way are a welcome treat for our springtime dinner menus. So preheat your oven, grab a handful of ingredients and get ready to feel downright tropical!

Light and refreshing, this colorful salad can withstand wilting and pairs beautifully with everything from grilled foods to your picnic favorites. Bring a healthy rainbow to your plate and find yourself turning to again and again as the weather gets warmer.

Brimming with everything from bacon to cheese and boasting a butternut squash base, this bisque is made to inspire warmth. From its bright orange hue to a trio of smokey ingredients to highlight flavor, everything about this rich, creamy soup speaks of comfort.

As Easter quickly approaches, forgive me small nod to a Lenten tradition that reaches far and wide in this part of the world. Fish fries are a Friday tradition in the Midwest - before, during, and after Lent - but perhaps this last Friday of Lent calls for a special twist on fried fish!

Bring a bit of Italian dessert to the breakfast or brunch table with tender crepes filled with lemon cannoli cream and tangy blueberry sauce. Perfect as an Easter brunch showcase, you can also make the blueberry sauce and lemon cannoli cream in advance!