We used store-bought frozen puff pastry that we defrosted in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Recipe and useful video here: http://livewellnetwork.com/My-Family-Recipe-Rocks/recipes/Salmon-Stuffed-Puff-Pastry/9263020. We used about 1 lb salmon and baked it for 45 mins. We also served mixed green salad with a honey dijon mustard vinaigrette. The vinaigrette recipe is here: http://www.onceuponachef.com/2011/03/roasted-beet-salad-with-goat-cheese-walnuts-honey-dijon-vinaigrette.html. We added an extra… Continue reading Baked salmon in puff pastry
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Cast iron roast chicken with small potatoes
This is a recipe from the new Smitten Kitchen cookbook. Although I own the cookbook, I found the recipe online here: http://www.pink-parsley.com/2013/10/flat-roasted-chicken-with-tiny-potatoes.html?m=1. We removed the spine from this chicken and tried to cook it flattened, but our 12" cast iron skillet was a bit small for a 3 ½ lb chicken. (Oct. 2015)
French bread pizza with pepperoni
This is a clever riff on Stouffer’s frozen pizza, using store-bought ingredients that you assemble. Preheat oven to 350. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, place a baking rack on top of the foil, then lightly spray the rack with oil (the rack will stabilize the uneven baguette crust and the oil will make… Continue reading French bread pizza with pepperoni
Asparagus soup
This soup tastes creamy, but it actually is dairy-free. This recipe is courtesy of my friend Karen. Clean and trim 1 bunch asparagus, then cut into 2 inch pieces and set aside. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a wide-bottomed pot (I like a 6 quart Dutch oven), then add 2 chopped leeks (whites only)… Continue reading Asparagus soup
Peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
We could not resist trying this recipe, and it was delicious: https://savorysweetlife.com/peanut-butter-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/#more-10566 Our modifications: first, we used 1 cup smooth peanut butter (Simply Jif) and white sugar instead of turbinado. Because our peanut butter was lightly salted already, we reduced the added salt to 1/8 tsp (from ¾ tsp). Second, we used dark chocolate chips… Continue reading Peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Tapioca pudding
Place ½ cup quick-cook tapioca (I like Kraft Minute Tapioca), 3 cups of milk, and ¼ tsp salt in a small pot. Turn heat on high, and stir constantly until boiling (about 10 minutes). Reduce heat to the lowest simmer possible, then slowly stir in ½ cup sugar. In a separate bowl, mix 2 eggs,… Continue reading Tapioca pudding
Oven-roasted corn on the cob
This is such a simple recipe, but I had to share it with my corn-loving friends who don’t feel like boiling or steaming their corn. Preheat oven to 350, then place corn (husks and silk threads fully intact) directly on the oven rack (I used the middle rack to avoid risk of fire in my… Continue reading Oven-roasted corn on the cob
Rib-eye marinated in Anaheim peppers, garlic, and oregano
This recipe is by Bobby Flay and available on Food Network’s website, withmodifications (I sauteed the vegetables instead of tossing them). (May 2013)
Candied walnuts
Preheat oven to 250. In a small bowl, beat 1 egg white and a little water until frothy, then add walnuts, making sure each walnut is coated. Separately, mix ½ cup brown sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon in a food storage bag. Add the walnuts, then toss in the bag until the walnuts are mixed… Continue reading Candied walnuts
Yellow split pea soup with bacon
This is one of the chicken-broth based soups I made to recover from my cold. Saute 2 oz thick-cut bacon, cut into matchsticks, in a large stock pot with some olive oil. When browned, remove bacon and set aside. Add 1 onion, 4 celery stalks, and 2 peeled carrots (each of them chopped) and 5-6… Continue reading Yellow split pea soup with bacon
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