Spanish Garlic Shrimp – Gambas al Ajillo

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Stop me if I’ve told you this story before. It’s the one when I ordered Gambas al Ajillo – Spanish Garlic Shrimp – at a little tapas restaurant in Madrid. Before I could say ajo, our small wooden table was blanketed by a steaming cloud of garlic. It was intoxicating (and I do mean the scent ofRead more

Broiled Clams on the Half Shell

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Whether you’re hosting the party of the year, or curling up on your couch, New Year’s Eve is a night that deserves to get at least a little festive. For us, that means a few really good appetizers and champagne, of course (see last week’s post). Shellfish is  always fancy and simple, and this recipeRead more