We followed this Jamie Oliver sheet pan recipe, but cooked the salmon as a whole fillet in a separate vessel for more time: https://www.google.com/amp/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jamie-oliver/tray-baked-salmon-with-olives-green-beans-anchovies-and-tomatoes.amp Our modifications: first, we preheated the oven at 425. Second, we lined the cookie sheet with parchment paper (to capture residual liquid). Third, we used about ½ cup each pitted kalamata… Continue reading Oven-roasted string beans, olives, anchovies, and tomatoes
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Filipino salmon sour soup (salmon sinigang)
We had a surplus of salmon fillet, so we made this soup. Cut 1.5 lb salmon fillet (without skin) into bite-sized chunks (about 2x1"), marinate in 1/3 cup lemon juice, and refrigerate for a max of 20 mins (beyond 20 mins, the fish will start to “cook” in the citrus juice, which you want to… Continue reading Filipino salmon sour soup (salmon sinigang)
Simple salad with baby arugula, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and Persian cucumber
We used a handful of each of vegetables and garnished with 1 Tbsp toasted walnuts. We drizzled the salad with 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and then lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper. (Apr. 2017)
Lebanese oven-roasted salmon fillet
We followed a recipe from Faye Levy’s Feast from the Mideast. An online version is here: http://recipesfrom4everykitchen.blogspot.com/2007/03/lebanese-roasted-salmon.html?m=1 We used dried Greek oregano in lieu of zaatar. We also cooked the whole salmon fillet (1 ¼) lb for 15-17 mins at 450. (Apr. 2017) Note: Marinate the salmon in the lemon juice/olive oil mixture for no… Continue reading Lebanese oven-roasted salmon fillet
Roasted cauliflower gratin
We tried this Tori Avey recipe, which is a nice low-fat alternative to mac ‘n cheese: http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2012/04/roasted-cauliflower-gratin/ We buttered our 8x8 baking dish before adding the roasted cauliflower. We also used plain breadcrumbs (not panko). (Mar. 2017)
Oven-roasted salmon with Dijon-soy glaze
We tried this Epicurious marinade: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/salmon-with-garlic-dijon-soy-glaze-50177287/amp. For our 1 ¾ lb salmon fillet, we used about ¾ of the sauce for marinade and saved the remaining ¼ to use for post-cooking glaze (which we ultimately did not need). I had planned to cook the salmon fillet (cut into serving sizes) on the Foreman Grill. But… Continue reading Oven-roasted salmon with Dijon-soy glaze
Sloppy Joes
We tried this Pioneer Woman recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/sloppy-joes/ Our modifications: first, in lieu of 1 ½ lb minced beef, we used 1 1/3 lb minced turkey and 1 lb minced beef. Second, we used one chopped, seeded jalapeño in addition to the bell pepper. We served the Sloppy Joes with Utz potato chips. This dish reminds… Continue reading Sloppy Joes
Japanese seasoned salmon flakes
Our salmon fillet had too many pinbones to serve whole, so we tried this recipe: http://www.japanesecooking101.com/salmon-flakes-recipe/. We had 1 lb fillet, so we doubled the ingredients (except the salt, which we reduced to 1 tsp) and finished with a dash of freshly ground black pepper. We served this with jasmine rice and oven-roasted asparagus (also… Continue reading Japanese seasoned salmon flakes
Cuban black beans
We tried this quick version with two 13.5 oz cans of black beans. We used two small jalapeño peppers in lieu of bell pepper. We also used a small sprig fresh oregano instead of dried. Details here: http://www.food.com/recipe/frijoles-negros-cuban-black-beans-8969 (Feb. 2017)
Boiled ripe plantains
For a healthier alternative to fried plantains, we tried this recipe: http://www.livestrong.com/article/548364-how-to-cook-boiled-plantains/ Our modifications: we cut the ends off each plantain and then cut a tiny slit in the skin of each chunk prior to placing in lightly salted boiling water. We also partially covered the pot while the plantains cooked (approx. 13 mins). We… Continue reading Boiled ripe plantains
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