Archive for the 'Food' Category

Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Sauce

June 20, 2008

INGREDIENTS

3 pounds salmon
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped cilantro
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
Old Bay Seasoning TM to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly grease one side of a large sheet of aluminum foil. Place salmon on the greased side of foil. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and [...]

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May 23, 2008

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Lemon Garlic Tilapia

January 22, 2008

INGREDIENTS

4 tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon [...]

Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Bleu Cheese

January 21, 2008

INGREDIENTS

2 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place mushroom caps, gill side up, on baking sheet. Drizzle with soy sauce and add a few grinds of black pepper to each cap.
Bake for [...]

Phyllo Turnovers with Shrimp and Ricotta Filling

January 21, 2008

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup chopped celery stalk
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped green onions
2 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound large shrimp – peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup butter

DIRECTIONS

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in [...]

Mini Meatloaf

January 21, 2008

INGREDIENTS

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form [...]

Fusion Chicken

January 21, 2008

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small onion, chopped
2 apples – peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup mild green tomatillo salsa

DIRECTIONS

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over [...]

Tomato Barley Soup

January 21, 2008

INGREDIENTS

1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups water
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked barley
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and [...]

Rosemary Chicken

January 14, 2008

INGREDIENTS

4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
4 slices smoked fontina cheese
4 slices prosciutto
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, halved
salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

Use a knife or grater to sharpen the thick ends of the rosemary sprigs. Soak sprigs [...]

Swedish Glogg

December 21, 2007

INGREDIENTS

2 cups water
12 cardamom seeds
2 cinnamon sticks
12 whole cloves
1/2 orange, zested
1 cup white sugar
1 cup raisins
1 cup blanched almonds
4 cups Muscatel wine, or orange Muscat
4 cups port wine (or Burgundy)
2 cups brandy

DIRECTIONS

Bring water to a boil with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest; stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat, and allow to steep [...]