Seafood
Coriander Scallops with Orange Ginger Dressing
A Mighty Mollusk Scallops are rich in omega three oil and low in calories. There are three types of scallops – sea scallops, bay scallops and calico scallops. They are all mollusks, and it is the muscle that opens and shuts the shell that we eat with such delight. Never overcook them, and to be […]
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Fat Tuesday Today is Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, or the last day of Mardi Gras before Ash Wednesday which is the start of Lent. This has created a tradition to party it up before the fasting begins. Here are some of the traditional foods that are eaten on Fat Tuesday. In the UK, the day […]
Continue ReadingMaple Chipotle Salmon With Orange Dill Sauce
Sweet & Spicy Salmon My favorite thing to do is to mix sweet and spicy together. Here is a salmon recipe that fits the bill. Maple Chipotle Salmon With Orange Dill Sauce 3 lb Salmon Fillet 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup 1 Tbs Coarse Ground Dijon Mustard 1/2 tsp Ground Chipotle Chile Powder 1/4 tsp […]
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Recipe Rummaging I was digging up some old recipes from my files and came across this wonderfully easy soup recipe. I am pretty sure my Aunt Marjorie gave me this recipe. It’s from the Penisula Hotel. Sweet Corn & Crab Soup Serves 4 15 oz can chicken broth 6 oz can crabmeat, flaked […]
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Easy Baked Salmon Salmon fillets seasoned and flavored with salt, pepper, and creamy Caesar salad dressing. A mixture of crushed croutons, Parmesan cheese, and dried basil is pressed into fillets. Olive oil is drizzled over the top and fillets are baked until fish flakes easily. Caesar Salmon Serves 4 4 Salmon Fillets (8 oz each) 1/4 […]
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Eat Your Omega-3-Rich Fish! I usually roast salmon, it’s easy and fast. Here is a recipe that is delicious and nutritious that uses balsamic vinegar. I love balsamic vinegar. Salmon is a highly nutritious food. It is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and a unique type of health-promoting fat, the […]
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Hot Dip! In anticipation of some cooler weather here in Los Angeles, I am giving you a recipe for a hot dip to serve your hungry friends. I like this because it’s a little different than the usual hot spinach artichoke dip – don’t get me wrong, I love hot artichoke dip! Curried Crab Dip […]
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White Fish Here is a nice sole dish. You can substitute and mild white fish you like. Cornmeal Crusted Sole Serves 4 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup cornmeal 3/4 tsp salt 4 sole fillets, each 5 ounces 3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbs dry white wine 1 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 […]
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Jacques Cousteau! This is a rather late posting. I’m completely exhausted. Flight of the Conchords was an amazing show at the Hollywood Bowl last night. I made a Asian Grilled Salmon to go with the cold noodles. It is very simple to make and easy to make. Enjoy. By the way, the Jacques Cousteau is a Flight of […]
Continue ReadingBaked Salmon with Lemon Dill Pesto
Dill is one of my favorite herbs. We don’t eat enough fish, so I am going to try to make fish at least once a week. I guess it’s a tardy New Year’s resolution! Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Pesto Serves 4 to 6 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill 4 green onions roughly chopped Lemons […]
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