Candice Horbacz

Image source: CaribbeanPot.com   Whole fish can be quite intimidating to cook, according to cooking aficionado and lifestyle blogger Candice Horbacz. People tend to think that it’s a lot of work in the kitchen, and they can easily be freaked out by its size and the whole task of cleaning and preparing the dish ahead. Here’s a non-intimidating – and actually quite tasty – jerk snapper recipe you can try for your next lovely dinner at home. The first thing to remember about shopping for whole fish is knowing the right characteristics to look for, namely clear and bright eyes and bright gills. Ask the fish seller to clean the fish but leave the head on for your feast later on. Image source: MadewithLovia.com       Pat the whole fish dry, both inside and out, and then make three to four vertical slits along the top. This will help facilitate proper seasoning as well as even cooking. Season your jerk snapper with a generous amount of sea salt, fr...

February is the official month of love, and it’s marked by special candlelit dinners, delightful floral bouquets, and sweet nothings shared with that special someone. But who says you can’t cook up a storm in the kitchen and profess your love with a healthy brunch or dinner treat in the form of avocado toast? Here are some romantic ideas straight from the love-filled kitchen of Candice Horbacz. Image source: BBCGoodFood.com       Image source: FlorandVino.com Nice and naughty avocado toast How about avocado toast with chili oil and fried (pasture-raised) eggs? It’s easy to whip up, and basically what you can have every morning. But it showcases avocado combined with the kick of chili and texture of fried egg, something that can excite and warm your lover’s heart in one go. Smashed avocado toast Take your toast up a notch with a hard-boiled egg, lemon, flaky salt, and pepper, and let the avocado work its magic on your bread of choice. Since it’s the...

Have you ever hosted a hearty meal with friends where you feasted on spicy grilled Dungeness crab, shell-on shrimp, some herby salad, chorizo, and potato salad? While hosting a crab feast for lunch and dinner can sound intimidating, you can ace this test and be the hostess with the tastiest. Image source: Mt.cm   A crab feast party is a particularly wonderful casual backyard affair, with the planning and preparation as simple as it can get. It’s about showcasing fresh steamed and well-seasoned crabs, where you combine the star of the show with a one-pot shrimp boil along with a couple of traditional trimmings and sides. Image source: MadewithLovia.com       Make sure to steam the crabs well. Fill a large pot with water, and place a steamer rack inside. Bring to a boil over medium, and place some three crabs on the rack in an even layer with their belly side down. Place the remaining crabs on top. Sprinkle these babies with two tablespoons of Old...