Monday, December 5, 2011

Heirloom Tomato Salad


Heirloom Tomato Salad
Prep Time: 10 min    Cook Time: 0 min     Ready In: 10 min
Serving Size: 8


INGREDIENTS

2 Cups of Basil Leaves
2/3 Cup Olive Oil
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/2 Tsp White Wine Vinegar
5 Cups Assorted Heirloom Tomatoes


DIRECTIONS

Place basil, olive oil, salt, pepper and vinegar into a blender and blend well.
Spread the pesto sauce onto the base of a serving plate.
Cut the tomatoes into what ever shapes you like and place them on top of the pesto.

Tip: You can prep this salad a head of time for any party, the colours of the tomatoes are just wonderful!!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Baked Tuna & Egg in Phyllo


Baked Tuna & Egg in Phyllo
Prep Time: 10 min      Cook Time: 6-8 min     Ready In: 18 min
Serving Size: 4


INGREDIENTS

2 Cans of Tuna in Water
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/2 Bunch of Parsley Finely Chopped
Oil Spray
5 Phyllo Sheets
4 Eggs
1 Cup of White Grated Cheddar


DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Drain tuna and place in a big bowl. Flake tuna with a fork and add in parsley, salt and pepper. Mix in cheddar and put the bowl a side.

Place phyllo sheets onto a clean surface, cut phyllo sheets into long strips about 3 inches thick.
Line phylo strips shape into a star shape spraying oil in between each layer.


Place the tuna mix into the middle of the phyllo star. Make a well in the middle of the tuna and place an egg in the the center. As the picture of the above.

Take the ends of the phyllo strips and bring them towards to the center and form the shape below.
Place the tuna phyllo onto a baking sheet.




Bake for 6 minutes for a runny egg and 8 minutes for a fully cooked egg!

Enjoy ( :


Sunday, November 27, 2011

Salmon Wellington

Salmon Wellington
Prep Time: 15 min   Cook Time: 35 min   Ready In: 50 min
Serving Size: 3


INGREDIENTS

1 Package Rolled Puff Pastry
3 Pieces Salmon
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
3 Tsp Truffle Paste (Ava. at Bosa Foods)
1 Egg


Tip: Try to buy a thicker cut of salmon so the fish will not be over cooked in the pastry.



DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Season salmon with salt and pepper. Divide the pastry into 3 portions.
Place the salmon into the middle of the pastry and spread a layer of truffle paste onto the top side of the fish.
Wrap salmon with the pastry, make sure all the sides are sealed by pinching the pastry with your fingers.

Beat an egg in a small bowl, brush eggs onto the top of the pastry as an egg wash. Make two scores on the top of the pastry.

Bake salmon for 35 minutes and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.






Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Rockfish Taco


Rockfish Taco
Prep Time: 20 min     Cook Time: 5 min    Ready In: 25 min
Serivng Size: 12


INGREDIENTS

3 Tbs Oil
1/2 Onion Sliced
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
2 Lb Rockfish , cut into 1" chucks
1/2 Lime Juice
12 Tortillas
1/4 Cup Purple Cabbage, Finely Chopped
1/4 Cup Green Cabbage, Finely Chopped
1/4 Cup Radishes, Finely Chopped
1/4 Cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
8 Springs Parsley, Finely Chopped


DIRECTIONS

In a medium pan, saute onions with oil, add cumin seeds. Add in fish and cook for 5 minutes on medium high heat.

The fish is cooked when it turns white and starts to flake. Add lime juice and set the fish a side.

Heat the tortilla on a grill and arrange fish, cabbage, radishes, cheese and parsley on top of it.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Rosemary Mustard Chicken


Rosemary Mustard Chicken
Prep Time: 5 min     Cook Time: 25 min    Ready In: 30 min
Serving Size: 8


INGREDIENTS

8 Chicken Thighs (You can use white meat, my husband prefers red meats)
1 Tbs Salt
1 Tbs Ground Black Pepper
3 Tbs Mustard Powder
1 Tbs Rosemary
3 Tbs Mustard
2 Tbs Oil



DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, rosemary and mustard powder.

Bring a large pan to medium high. Add oil and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes each side.
Line pan with foil and spread a thin layer of mustard onto the foil. Place chicken skin side up onto a baking foil.  Bake chicken for 20 minutes. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve chicken with your favorite side.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Mushroom Chicken Alfredo


Mushroom Chicken Alfredo
Prep Time: 10 min     Cook Time: 20 min   Ready In: 30 min
Serving Size: 6


INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Chicken Cubes
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
1/2 Green Pepper
1/2 Onion
2 Cups Mushrooms
1 Can Alfredo Sauce
1/2 Package of Angel Hair Pasta
1 Tsp Salt
2 Tbs Oil


DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta as per directions provided on the package.
Dice all vegetables into large cubes.

Preheat a large pan to medium high. Add in oil and saute onion and chicken for 5 minutes.
Add in vegetables and salt, let simmer for another 5 minutes.

Add in Alfredo sauce and stir in pasta. Bring the pasta and sauce to a boil and serve immediately.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Meatloaf


Meatloaf
Prep Time: 10 min    Cook Time: 40 min   Ready In: 50 min
Serving Size:  8


INGREDIENTS

1 Lb Lean Ground Beef
1/2 Lb Lean Ground Pork
1/2 Onion
1/2 Green Pepper
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
1 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
1 Egg
4 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbs Ketchup
1 Tbs Mustard
1 Tbs Salt
1 Tbs Ground Black Pepper
1 Stalk Celery



DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Grease a loaf pan with oil.

Dice all the vegetables into mini cubes.

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well incorporated.

Fill the pan with the meat mixture. Bake the meat for 40 minutes.

Let meat loaf rest for at least 5 minutes before serving!