MMMmonday - Rosemary Skewered Scallops

This is another great recipe from my favorite Chef - Joe from wwrecipes.com.  The rosemary skewers also work on shrimp, chicken and more... the sky is the limit!

Rosemary-Skewered Scallops (Serves 4 to 6.)

1 1/2 - 2 lbs (675 - 900 g) large sea scallops
3 Tbs (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 - 6 branches of fresh rosemary, each about
6 inches (15 cm) long

Toss the scallops with the olive oil, season them with salt and pepper, and sprinkle them with the Parmesan cheese.
Strip the leaves off the rosemary branches, leaving only about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of leaves at the tip.
Skewer the scallops onto the branches - it may help to form a sharp point on the tips of the
branches by cutting them at an angle.
Grill directly over hot coals or under a preheated broiler for a total of 3 to 4 minutes,
turning them halfway through the grilling time.

Shopping tip: When you are looking for fresh scallops, you don't want to buy them if they are sitting in a murky/milky liquid or, like any seafood, smell seafoody... fresh scallops should have a very mildly salty smell and if there is any liquid present it should be clear...

MMMmonday - Quick Feta Dip & Greek Roll Ups with Quick Feta Spread

This is one of those truly versatile and yummy recipes that work well in so many situations!  I got hooked on it this past holiday season and I think I"m going to be making it often!
I got it from one of my favorite sources - Chef Joe at wwrecipes.com


*If you would like to make a spread rather than a dip with this quick and easy recipe, just substitute cream cheese for the sour cream.

Quick Feta Dip

MMMmonday - Mango & Goat Cheese Sandwiches

This may sound a little strange, but I have to tell you that this is absolutely yummy - I use a good chevre cheese, but any goat cheese will work... This sandwich is great as an appetizer, cut into small pieces to be served with cocktails, or as a nutritional and unusual
breakfast treat. Fresh peaches may also be used instead of mango.  


I honestly can't for the life of me remember where this recipe came from, but wherever it was, I'm glad I found it!