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
Tag: quick meals
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
Simple salad with persimmon and toasted pecans
We placed prewashed mixed baby greens on a large serving plate, garnished with sliced fuyu persimmon, drizzled with fruit-infused white balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and sprinkled with toasted pecan pieces. A touch of freshly ground pepper would have been nice, too; we’ll do that next time. (Feb. 2017)
Baked tilapia in lemon caper butter sauce
We tried this recipe: http://www.deliciousasitlooks.com/2013/05/lemon-butter-baked-tilapia-with-capers.html?m=1 Our modifications: first, we used caper berries in lieu of capers. Second, we used fresh oregano instead of dry, and we increased the lemon juice to that from one whole lemon. Third, we omitted the salt to offset the briny flavor of the caper berries. Finally, we kept the garlic… Continue reading Baked tilapia in lemon caper butter sauce
Simple tomato butter spaghetti with toasted breadcrumbs
We followed this recipe: https://www.budgetbytes.com/2016/07/pasta-5-ingredient-butter-tomato-sauce/ Our modifications: we used 28 oz canned crushed tomato and a few sprigs fresh oregano in lieu of whole peeled tomatoes and dried oregano. We also added a dash each crushed red pepper and sugar to the sauce. The toasted breadcrumbs add nuttiness and mouthfeel to this dish. (Jan. 2017)
Jamaican-style okra and bell pepper stirfry
I adapted a Chinese stirfry technique and added Dry Jerk Seasoning (see recipe below) for a Jamaican flavor. Cut one large (2 bulb) shallot into ¼ inch lengthwise slices. Separate, cut one red bell pepper into ¼ inch-lengthwise strips, removing seeds. Cut about 6 fresh large okra on a diagonal into ¼ inch slices. Set… Continue reading Jamaican-style okra and bell pepper stirfry
Jamaican broiled jerk snapper fillet
Preheat broiler on low and place oven rack 4 inches away from heat source. Place a rack in foil-lined baking sheet, and spray cooking oil on the rack. Pat dry one 10-ounce skin-on snapper fillet with paper towels. Mix 1 Tbsp Dry Jerk Seasoning (recipe below), 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, and a dash of hot… Continue reading Jamaican broiled jerk snapper fillet
