Cooking & Recipes

Good Morning,With the heat of the summer upon us, outdoor activities can lead to long days. Maybe you are planning on fishing, relaxing on the bay, wondering what to do on your friends boat, or sitting in the AC wondering where your friend is with that boat. After being out all day, you are probably going to be a little burnt, a little…

We had another great bluefish run again this spring, the big gators are one of my favorite fish to catch. They are super aggressive blowing up top waters and fight hard. I was lucky enough to land over a dozen fish this spring all over ten pounds, including a 37" 16 pound bluefish on a popper that earned me a citation. I released most of the…

For the hunting and fishing types, this is typically the most non-eventful part of the year until the perch and shad start running and turkey season opens up. This is also about the only time of year a chef in these parts can take a break from work. This year I took my annual spring break trip down to Florida to see friends and…

(April 2018) ... March - still winter, and it often feels like it here on Delmarva. Cold and windy, gray, maybe even a last snowstorm and a short freeze to come.Yet, there are also those warm days announcing the approach of spring - the sun is rising and setting a little farther to the nartherd (north) every day. The red-winged blackbird is…

Canadian Cheesesteak Winter is here, and fishing has slowed to a crawl. If you are fortunate enough to have a seafaring vessel, tog season is about the most action you’ll find. For many fishermen, this time of year ushers in a foreboding sense of cabin fever in anticipation of a long winter season. If you’re like me, now is the time to put down…

With reports of quality flounder fishing coming in from the Artificial Reef Sites in the lower bay and ocean, the Old Grounds, Indian River Bay, Broadkill River and the Lewes Canal, a lot of local fishermen are enjoying thick fillets of fresh summer flounder. Here’s an easy recipe that combines the crunch of sautéed Panko, the delicate flavor…

MONKEYSEA’S BLACK ‘N BLUEFISH Bob Jones (May 2015) ... With chopper blues making an unusual inshore appearance this spring, you might be looking for a new recipe that will work with fillets that tend to be a bit on the oily side.  One of my favorite recipes for bluefish is borrowed from the Caribbean, where hot and spicy are standard fare.…