Cooking Method: Broiling

Tuna Melt

This Tuna Melt sandwich is tuna salad and a layer of cheese done under the broiler. It is said that the Tuna Melt was born in 1965 on King Street in Charleston, South Carolina at the Woolworth’s lunch counter. Apparently, there was a bowl of tuna salad on the edge of the griddle shelf and the contents tipped over onto the grilled cheese sandwich being made at the time. I guess the tuna melt is a mistake.

A tuna melt sandwich is tuna salad and a layer of cheese, sometimes grated. The sandwich is then grilled or broiled open-faced until the cheese is melted. I wish I liked tuna, but I made this for my husband, Eric, who loves them. You can also add a slice of tomato, use any kind of bread and any kind of cheese. Our "house" cheese is Tillamook Cheddar.

By Leslie Blythe

Nobu’s Miso-Marinated Black Cod

I made this Kaiseki style dinner. Kaiseki or kaiseki-ryōri is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. The term also refers to the variety of skills and techniques used to prepare the dishes. We had this Miso Marinated Black Cod several times while we were in Japan. I really like it. It's very mild and sweet tasting and easy to make. The main thing is that you have to marinate it for at least 24 hours or up to 3 days.

By Leslie Blythe

Sweet Mini Pepper Poppers

Sweet Mini Pepper Poppers are an easy appetizer for any party. There are endless ways to fill these mini peppers.

By Leslie Blythe

Broiled Salmon with Fresh Herbs

Broiled Salmon with Fresh Herbs is very flavorful and the salmon is rich in Omega-3. My brother-in-law, Russell, is in town and he's being cooking for us. He made this the other day. This salmon couldn’t be simpler, or tastier. Stay tuned for the leftovers!

By Leslie Blythe

Sake Steamed Mussels with Ginger, Miso and Spinach

I love making mussels different ways - this one is one of my new favorites!

By Leslie Blythe

Miso Glazed Salmon

Miso Glazed Salmon is delicious and very easy to make. The salmon in this dish can be substituted with sea bass or black cod as well.

By Leslie Blythe

German CurryWurst

I love Curry Ketchup. I was thinking of mixing up my own "interesting" condiments. While I was doing my research, I found out about Currywurst in Germany. I had never heard of it and, of course, made it instantly. I served it as an appetizer with the curry sauce as a dip. It was so easy and really delicious. Everyone loved it. I will be making it again and again! As one might expect, there is much discussion and controversy over the authentic recipe, they seem to vary using tomato paste, sauce or ketchup. The one I made seemed good to me.

By Leslie Blythe

Roasted Parmesan Tomatoes

Roasted Parmesan Tomatoes is a great addition to any salad. Roasting tomatoes helps to concentrate the flavor. I served these with an arugula salad. You can use different kinds of cheeses like goat cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, etc.

By Leslie Blythe

Potato, Pepper, Onion Frittata with Bacon & Parmesan

Potato, Pepper, Onion Frittata with Bacon & Parmesan makes a great breakfast or lunch. The great thing about making a frittata is that you can basically put any type of vegetables that you have on hand in it. Also, you can leave out the bacon to make it vegetarian, just use olive oil in the pan before sautéing. This can be served hot, warm or cold. It's also great for a picnic!

By Leslie Blythe

Mexican Scrambled Eggs

This Mexican Scrambled Eggs recipe is from Nigella Lawson. I had all the ingredients and made it within 5 minutes of reading the recipe. There is nothing more satisfying than that. I even used one of my jalapeños from my garden. I have modified the recipe slightly to include cheese and finishing it under the broiler. Everyone at my breakfast table LOVED it.....

By Leslie Blythe