Thai Shrimp Wraps

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By David Hu
A new video for Video Friday

We’ve been working a lot with wonton wrappers these days because they’re so versatile and easy to use. Recently, my wife Lynn, who is from Thailand, showed us another great way to use the wrappers: as a crispy blanket for marinated shrimp.

These are delicious, and once you get the hang of wrapping the shrimp, they’re easy to do. But don’t try this recipe for the first time when you’re having a party because it takes a little practice.

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Seafood – a Family Tradition

By Debbie Goldsmith
For The Family Table, a blog for busy families

Ever since my son Brandon was very little, he had an affinity for seafood. I remember how surprised we were one evening in a New York City restaurant when, at the age of 10, he checked out the menu and ordered a dozen oysters on the half shell. We tried to explain to him what he had just chosen but he held his ground…and ate the whole thing (minus the two that my husband and I stole).

So, needless to say, we have some sort of seafood on the home menu at least once a week. And, this fish stew allows me to change up the seafood combination each time I prepare it.

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